Information Package / Course Catalogue
Close Relationship Psycholology
Course Code: IFC516
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach communication in close relationships and close relationships psychology.

Course Content

Theories and explanations about attraction, sex, self-disclosure, attributions, jealousy, violence, conflicts, homosexual orientations and gender concepts in close relationships and marriage

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn Interpersonal attraction, development of relations, psychology of online relationships.
2.To learn the dynamics of maintaining relationships and relationships in close relationships.
3.To learn the theoretical and practical parameters of conflict in close relations.
4.To know the importance of sexuality in close relationships.
5.To know the causes and consequences of close relationship and marriage problems.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hendrick, C. ve Hendrick, S. S. (2009). Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi (Çev. Ali Dönmez). İstanbul: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
2.Miller, R. S., & Perlman, D. (2009). Intimate relationships. New York: McGraw-Hill.
3.Regan, P.C. (2015). Close Relationships. New York: Routledge.
4.Reis, H. T., & Rusbult, C. E. (Eds.). (2004). Close relationships: Key readings. New York: Psychology Press.
5.Scientific journals focust on the issues Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Journal of Marriage and Family, Marriage & Family Review
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Introduction, Significance of Relationships, Research Methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Interpersonal Attraction, Development of Relations, Psychology of Online Relationships
Week 3 - Theoretical
Attachment and Love
Week 4 - Theoretical
Married Life
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sex in Marriage
Week 6 - Theoretical
Communication in Close Relations, Maintaining Relationships
Week 7 - Theoretical
Marriage Satisfaction and Marriage Adjustment
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Close Relationships and Self: Self-disclosure and Self-concept
Week 10 - Theoretical
Attributions in Marriage
Week 11 - Theoretical
Jealousy, Violence and Infidelity in Marriage and Close Relationships
Week 12 - Theoretical
Conflicts in Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage and Divorce
Week 13 - Theoretical
Homosexual Relations and Marriage
Week 14 - Theoretical
Gender and Marriage
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment140228
Term Project20714
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
4
5
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026