INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS

SS2 CIVIC EDUCATION
3rd Term

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
Meaning: An interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep, or close association or acquaintance between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring. This association may be based on inferencelovesolidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment. Interpersonal relationships are formed in the context of social, cultural and other influences. The context can vary from family or kinship relations, friendshipmarriage, relations with associates, workclubsneighborhoods, and places of worship. They may be regulated by lawcustom, or mutual agreement, and are the basis of social groups and society as a whole.
 Characteristics of interpersonal relationship
1.       It is between two persons
2.       It requires communication
3.       It is aimed at satisfying the interest of one or both parties
4.       It is contextualized
Stages and types of interpersonal relationship.
1.       Ruler-ruled
2.       Acquaintance
3.       Classmates
4.       Coworkers
5.       Neighbors
6.       Customers
7.       Friends
8.       Close friends
9.       Boyfriend-girlfriend
10.   Teacher-student
11.   Husband-wife
12.   Siblings
13.   Parent-child
Types of friendship
(1)    Friendship of Utility: this exists between you and someone who is useful to you in some way. E.g. A and B are friends because each helps the other to do what he can’t do for himself.
(2)    Friendship of Pleasure: this exists between you and someone whose company you enjoy. These are usually ‘activity buddies’ because they usually do together that thing which they enjoy doing.
(3)    Friendship of the good: this is based on mutual respect and admiration. It often arises when two persons recognize that they have similar values.
Based on influence, friends can be classified into good and bad friends. A good friend is one who has a positive influence on you while a bad friend is that which has a negative influence on you.

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