Microlectures - Positive relations in theories and interventions

4 important questions on Microlectures - Positive relations in theories and interventions

On what things do (good) social relationships have an influence? (3)

1. Vital role in human health and well-being
2. High-quality relationships influence a range of behaviors central to everyday functioning and are positively related to happiness and mental health, physical health, and longer life
3. High-quality relationships are marked by lower negative emotions, but also by more positive emotions

What emotions fuel positive-emotions fuelled moments in high-quality relationships? (3)

1. Amusement (sharing laughter)
2. Joy (disclosing good news)
3. Gratitude (kindness begets kindness)

Why is laughter a marker of high-quality relationships?

It is highly social and contagious. It suggests that the involved persons see the world in the same way.
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Why does capitalizing have such an effect on a relationship as opposed to responding well to bad news?

Because people are better at responding well to good news than bad news, and the more the partner responds in an active and constructive way, the more the discloser feels that the partner understands, validated, and cares about them

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