Communication & Media Studies
Event Title
Relational Dialectics in Roommate Relationships
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Subject Area
Communication & Media Studies
Start Date
11-4-2014 2:30 PM
End Date
11-4-2014 3:45 PM
Sponsor
Mike Rowley (Huntington University)
Description
Relational Dialectics is often examined and tested within the context of romantic relationships. However, in their theory, Baxter and Montgomery specify that Relational Dialectics can also apply to close friendships and family relationships. The theory lays out three central dialectics: Integration vs. Separation, Stability vs. Change and Expression vs. Nonexpression. The purpose of this study is to discover the value of the three dialectics within the context of college roommates. Specifically, which dialectic is most valued? Does the value of the dialectic change as a function of the length of the roommate relationship? Does the gender of the roommates affect the values of the three dialectics? Is there a relationship between agreement of the three dialectic values within the relationship and roommate satisfaction?
Relational Dialectics in Roommate Relationships
Indianapolis, IN
Relational Dialectics is often examined and tested within the context of romantic relationships. However, in their theory, Baxter and Montgomery specify that Relational Dialectics can also apply to close friendships and family relationships. The theory lays out three central dialectics: Integration vs. Separation, Stability vs. Change and Expression vs. Nonexpression. The purpose of this study is to discover the value of the three dialectics within the context of college roommates. Specifically, which dialectic is most valued? Does the value of the dialectic change as a function of the length of the roommate relationship? Does the gender of the roommates affect the values of the three dialectics? Is there a relationship between agreement of the three dialectic values within the relationship and roommate satisfaction?