Models of relating - not relationship models

Cognitive representations of relating across interpersonal relationship domains

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ID2928720
AuthorsAscan F Koerner (0000-0001-6679-9677, University of Minnesota, corresponding author)
Year2006
Volume23
Issue4
Pages629-653
Publication date2006-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0265407506065989
OpenAlexW2144612668
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited31

Two studies apply Fiske's Relational Model Theory (RMT) to interpersonal relationships and indicate that rather than being models of relationships, relational models are models of relating that are used differently across interpersonal relationship domains. Study 1 (n = 145) investigated the use of relational models in three relationship types (mother, friend, and acquaintance). Results showed that even though relationship type predicted relational model use, model use varied significantly across relationship domains. Study 2 (n = 282) provides a cross-cultural replication of these findings (US and Singapore). Results of both studies suggest that Relational Model Theory is a particularly fruitful approach to relationship research when individual relationship domains are considered in addition to relationship types

Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal relationship · Relational theory · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Cultural Differences and Values · Customer Service Quality and Loyalty · Psychology · Social Psychology

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