Within the literature on attitudes, critically evaluate the contributions of Bowlby’s attachment theory to relationship scientists’ understanding of attachment orientations as influences on interdependence processes in adult close relationships.
-start with explaining relationship science being highly influenced by social psychology and personality psychology. Lynne Cooper (2002)- Journal of personality.
-start with a proper introduction in the 1-2 paragraphs, refer to real world context. why would readers want to read this paper? create your own outlines.
– provide transition to the rest of the paper; sneak preview. e.g. what theories youre going to look at? attachment orientation on satisfaction? accommodation?
– spend 5 paragraphs on chosen theory; Bowlby’s attachment theory and close relationships (answer the essay question).
-after get into the chosen personality constructs; 2-4 paragraphs; why (theoretically) the personality constructs and interdependence variables are linked?
-dig into the relevant research. link between theory and findings.
-final 2-3 paragraphs; conclusion, return to the big picture. useful? Bowlby’s findings important for relationship science or not? REFER TO STANLEY GAINES’ BOOKS; PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY AND PERSONALITY AND CLOSE RELATIONSHIP PROCESSES.
