Duck's Phase Model

• What does Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown suggest about breaking up?

  It is a process, not a one-off event
• How many stages are there in Duck's Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown?

  Four stages
• What happens at each stage of Duck's model?

  Partners reach a threshold of negativity
• What is the threshold for the Intra-psychic phase?

  ‘I can’t stand this anymore’
• What cognitive processes occur in the Intra-psychic phase?

  Focus on partner's flaws and evaluate alternatives
• What is the significance of weighing pros and cons in the Intra-psychic phase?

  It helps individuals assess their relationship
• What is the threshold for the Dyadic phase?

  ‘I would be justified in withdrawing’
• What occurs during the Dyadic phase?

  Partners argue and express frustrations
• What are the possible outcomes of the Dyadic phase?


  Decide to separate or try to fix the relationship
• What is the threshold for the Social phase?

  ‘I mean it’
• What happens during the Social phase?

  The break-up becomes public knowledge

  
• What role do friends and family play in the Social phase?

  They may take sides and offer support or judgment
• What is the threshold for the Grave-dressing phase?

  ‘It is now unavoidable’
• What is the focus during the Grave-dressing phase?

  What happens next after the break-up

  
• How do individuals cope during the Grave-dressing phase?

  They may change memories to help cope
• How can Duck's model be applied to Karisma and Sanjay's relationship breakdown?

  • Intra-psychic phase: They felt disconnected.
  • Dyadic phase: Arguments and complaints arose.
  • Social phase: Friends and family became involved.
  • Grave-dressing phase: Criticism and blame were shared with friends.

  
• What are the strengths of Duck's Phase Model?

  • Real-world application
  • Repair strategies vary by stage
  • Provides supportive insights for difficult times
• What are the weaknesses of Duck's Phase Model?

  • Incomplete model; lacks resurrection phase
  • Early phases less well explained
  • Retrospective recall may distort accuracy
• What did Rollie and Duck (2006) add to the model?

  A resurrection phase for ex-partners' learning
• Why might the early phases of relationship breakdown be less well explained?

  Participants recall events retrospectively, which may distort accuracy
• How does the duration in the Intra-psychic phase affect recall?

  Longer duration may lead to distorted recall
• What is the dynamic nature of relationship breakdown according to Duck's model?

  • Partners may return to earlier phases
  • Processes are more important than linear movement
  • Complexity of breakdown is acknowledged