Duck Phase Model

Question 1

What are the 5 stages

Answer 1

• Phase 1 - intra-psychic
• Phase 2 - dyadic
• Phase 3 - Social Phase
• Phase 4 - Graveyard dressing
  -Phase 5- Resurrection phase

Question 2

intra-psychic

Answer 2

intra-psychic- cognitive thing- keeps thought to themselves- ‘ I can’t stand this

Question 3

Graveyard dressing

Answer 3

confirms the end of a relationship. Key to this phase is ‘keeping a good face’ and maintaining a positive social image

Question 4

Cultural bias

Answer 4

assumes that break-up process is universal, which is clearly not the case.

The model is based on relationships from individualist cultures, where ending the relationships is a voluntary choice, and separation and divorce are easily obtainable and do not carry stigma.

Question 5

Methodological issues

Answer 5

Much of the research features self-report measures which are completed retrospectively after the end of the relationship. This means that the data may rely too much on the respondents’ accuracy of memory and a realistic perception of the relationship.

Question 6

Reductionist