S2 Episode 2: Scary Show Notes
In this week’s episode, I introduced Uncertainty Reduction Theory (2015) and Relational Dialectics Theory (2021). I discussed how these theories relate to Death Card by Jasmine Smith. Here are a few articles and sources about the theories to help you learn more.
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Gambo, S., & Woyopwa, S. H. E. M. (2023). An Exploration of Uncertainty Reduction Strategies in Romantic Relationships. Alkebulan: A Journal of West and East African Studies, 3(1), 20-29.
Redmond, M. (2015). Uncertainty reduction theory.
Relational Dialectics Theory
Baxter, L. A., Scharp, K. M., & Thomas, L. J. (2021). Relational dialectics theory. Journal of Family Theory & Review, 13(1), 7-20.
Fox, J., Osborn, J. L., & Warber, K. M. (2014). Relational dialectics and social networking sites: The role of Facebook in romantic relationship escalation, maintenance, conflict, and dissolution. Computers in human behavior, 35, 527-534.
Suter, E. A., Bergen, K. M., Daas, K. L., & Durham, W. T. (2006). Lesbian couples' management of public-private dialectical contradictions. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 23(3), 349-365.
