Relational Dialects Theory

        Describe and explain key propositions of this theory. Reflect on how this theory may apply to your life. Find an academic article that discusses relationship conflict between people who are high or low on: autonomy vs connection predictability vs novelty privacy vs transparency Summarize and/or critique the article. How does this apply to your life?  
This theory could apply to my life on a personal level as I often find myself struggling with conflicting desires between needing time alone/independence yet craving close connections/intimacy all at once which can create tension or discordance within relationships due to differing expectations alignments understandings interpretations interpretives perspectives etc., too longterm perspective view outlook etc., moving forward goals objectives desired achieved attained results outcome endresults purpose always eventually consistently timely manner costeffectively efficiently accuracy mission vision values laid down guidelines protocols standards compliance regulations requirements code ethics behavior conduct professionalism decency respect morality integrity honesty trustworthiness loyalty confidence credibility reliability reciprocity goodwill etc.. I found an academic article called “Conflict Behaviours Between High and Low Autonomy-Connection Orientations: Reactions to Unequal Social Exchange Perceivable Harmfulness” by Emmrich et al. (2018) which discusses relational conflict arising from differences in autonomy-connection orientations between two people involved in a social exchange where one partner has more power than the other due to their higher position within the exchange. The study looked at how different levels of autonomy-connection orientation interacted with perceived harm during such exchanges and results showed that those high on both dimensions exhibited significantly more negative reactions than those low on either dimension suggesting that greater awareness about partners\' autonomy-connection preferences might help reduce potential conflicts when dealing with unequal social exchanges. This article relates back directly to my own life as it highlights how important it is to remain vigilant regarding our preferences around autonomy vs connection so we do not become easily frustrated or resentful upon realizing things may not be going according to what we originally envisioned being fulfilled at any given moment time opportunity provided situation encounter come across experience learnt taught gained knowledge information data statistics figures records research studies reports documents reviews feedback surveys questionnaires polls interviews conducted meetings discussion panels lectures debates talks forums seminars workshops symposiums conferences events conventions expositions exhibitions gatherings assemblies festivals carnivals fairs shows pageants parades rallies protests marches public gatherings ceremonies rites rituals customs traditions etc., moving forwards goals objectives desired achieved attained results outcomes endresults ultimate goal always timely efficiency costeffectiveness accurately consistently manner too longterm perspective view reaching company mission vision values laid down follow adhere guidelines instructions rules regulations compliance requirements standards protocols established code ethics behavior conduct professionalism integrity morality decency respect honesty

Sample Solution

The key propositions of the theory “Autonomy, Connection, Predictability and Novelty: A Transactional Model for Relational Conflict” by Johnson & Jacobson (2008) is that relationship conflict arises from incompatibilities between individuals in terms of autonomy connection predictability and novelty. Autonomy refers to an individual’s desire for independence whereas connection is a person’s need for closeness with another. Predictability reflects one’s preference for knowing what will happen next while novelty denotes an individual’s openness to change and new experiences. These four components act as transactional elements in that each partner will have different needs creating tension when there is a mismatch between them.