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Lesson Six: Social Health: The Importance of Having Networks and Relationships

Dr. Ches Jones, Ph.D.

Lesson Six Lecture

 

Lesson Six Slides

Readings and Videos

One Woman’s Journey Through 100 Dates [1]

Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships [2]

Study Guide

  • Introduction
    • This session focuses on social health, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy social networks and relationships. It delves into key components such as accountability, self-nurturance, self-esteem, and self-concept, which are vital for fostering healthy relationships. Additionally, it explores various types of social networks and the role they play in enhancing social health.
  • Main Concepts
    • Accountability: Refers to the responsibility of individuals for their decisions, choices, and actions in a relationship.
    • Self-Nurturance: Involves developing individual potential through a balanced and realistic appreciation of self-worth and ability.
    • Social Networks: Include intimate relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment, and emotional availability.
    • Types of Relationships: Family, romantic, friendships, and more, each with unique characteristics and roles in social health.
  • Key Points
    • Importance of Social Health: Social networks and relationships contribute significantly to overall well-being and health.
    • Sternberg’s Triangle Theory of Love: Explains romantic relationships through concepts like intimacy, passion, and commitment.
    • Effective Communication: Building good communication skills is essential for maintaining healthy relationships, including appropriate self-disclosure and active listening.
    • Conflict Management: Recognizing and addressing conflicts is crucial for sustaining healthy relationships. It involves identifying issues and generating solutions.
    • Characteristics of Healthy Relationships: Predictability, dependability, and faith are key attributes, while issues like jealousy and unmet expectations can signal problems.
  • Key Terms and Definitions
    • Accountability: Responsibility for personal decisions and actions.
    • Self-Nurturance: Development of self-worth and potential.
    • Behavioral Interdependence: Mutual reliance in a relationship.
    • Emotional Attachment: Deep emotional bond with another person.
    • Sternberg’s Triangle Theory: Model explaining love through intimacy, passion, and commitment.
    • Self-Disclosure: Sharing personal information appropriately in a relationship.
  • Summary and Conclusion
    • The session underscores the importance of social health by developing strong social networks and relationships. Key takeaways include understanding the components of healthy relationships, the importance of effective communication, and strategies for managing conflict. Overall, nurturing social health is vital for personal well-being and contributes to a fulfilling life.[3]
  1. ABC News. (2014, July 2). One woman's journey through 100 dates [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/krb8L3cUx0g?si=9kyNUYVfcviMhHm7 ↵
  2. Amaze.org. (2017, April 13.) Healthy vs unhealthy relationships [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Gn7ZQ2x0cOE?si=Cs6PgkwzcVoGJbe6 ↵
  3. This study guide was created using ClipGist, a generative AI tool created by Arizona State University on OpenAI's API platform.https://teachonline.asu.edu/asu-online-ai-tools ↵

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