In this sense, Freud's model considers relationships to be secondary. ... Object Relations, In contrast to Freud's understanding, is a set of theories that are based on the foundation that relationships, beginning with the mother-infant dyad, are primary, and that intrapsychic, interpersonal, and group experiences offer the basis for the development of individual identity. ... The individual's interpretation of these relationships, both conscious and unconscious, becomes the basis for later relations with others, in friendship, marriage, and raising a family. ... These patie...

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Psychology explains that these are common symptoms that girls experience within this age-frame. ... Further, girl's interpersonal orientation makes them vulnerable of becoming depressed. ... This means the stress females often experience is caused by their interpersonal relationships. ... However with friendships there are always issues of jealousy, gossip, etc., which can really harm the well-being of girls that are really invested in their social life and in maintaining good relationships with the partner who has been offended or caused the offense. ...

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A social network is a collection of connected social relationships. ... Antecedents of Social Networks Antecedents of social networks can be found in social psychology and anthropology (Borgatti et al., 2009). ... In summary, not only the existence or lack of relationships the basis of network studies, but the nature, manifestation, or influence of those relationships is critical as well. ... If the actors are people, the content of their relationships (ties) may include a variety of attitudes and behaviors such as admiration, domination, friendship, exchange, number of communications through...

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