Theories of Love A presentation by Jenna Cagle

Theories of Love A presentation by Jenna Cagle Social Psychology Independent Study January 2013

What is Love? Love is a basic human emotion that can be effected by the cultural and biological variables. It is present in all cultures in the world but has also been proven to cause certain chemical reactions in the brain.

Loving vs Liking Creator: Zick Ruban Attachment Receiving care, approval and physical contact Sharing thoughts, desires and feelings with other Valuing others needs&happiness as much as your own Caring Intimacy Love requires the presence of all three characteristics, where liking does not

Passionate Love vs Compassionate Love Creator: Elaine Hatfield Intense emotion, sexual attraction, anxiety & affection Mutual respect, attachment, affection & trust. Develops from feelings of mutual understanding Ideally, passionate love leads to compassionate love if reciprocated

Passionate Love vs Compassionate Love Unreciprocated= disappointment and despair Lasting Relationship Reciprocated= fulfillment and happiness Reciprocation occurs when one feels the same emotions towards another as much as they feel toward themselves.

C o l o r W h e e l Mo d e l Creator: John Lee “Colors of Love” 1973 Eros Ludus Storge Love with an ideal person Love is a game Mania Agape Obsessive love Selfless love Love is friendship Pragma Realistic & practical love

C o l o r W h e e l Mo d e l Agape Eros Storge Mania Pragma Ludus

Triangular Theory of Love Creator: Robert Stienberg Intimacy Liking Romance Passion + Liking Consummate Love Intimacy + Passion + Commitment Passion Infatuation Obsession Passion + Commitment Companionship Liking+ Commitment Empty Love