Description
Directions: Evaluating the expert research, describe the effect each relationship might have on the emotional
well-being of an individual. Bullet points are preferred over paragraphs, 25-50 words per box should suffice.
Use at least THREE academic sources, including the APA citation within chart and full references at the
bottom. Your text counts as an expert source. Information must be unbiased and relatively current. Once
completed, you will answer the follow-up question below.
Relationship
Minimum 2 Potential
Advantages
(e.g. positive impact
on well-being)
Minimum 2
Potential
Disadvantages
(e.g. negative impact
on well-being)
Minimum 2 techniques/resources to
facilitate relationship success and
improve well-being
(e.g. social support, friendships,
communication, behavioral techniques)
Marriage
Cohabitation
(unmarried)
Remaining Single
Single Parent
Child moving out
for College
Caring for an ill
parent
Chose one from
list below
Chose one from
list below
Choose two more relationships from the list below (or devise your own). Replace your choices with the red text
and complete each box.
Divorced with children
Divorce with no children
Remarriage with children (blended family)
Grandparenting
Adopting a child
Fostering a child
Sibling conflict
Two working parents
Follow-up:
In 100-200 words, explain some of your biggest “take-aways” from this research activity. How might this
information guide your relationship decision making?
