Click the blue link to read the article "Psychologists thought meddling parents were good for couples- they were wrong" by Justin Lehmiller, then answer the questions below using specific examples from the article as support. Be sure your response is TWO paragraphs, includes TAG to introduce the response, and uses the TEA method ( Topic, Evidence, Analysis) to organize your writing.
1. What is the "Romeo and Juliet Effect"?
2. How were the results of the original 1972 study different from the later replicated study in 2014? (Use examples from the article as support.)
3. How does this relate to the overall theme that parents' involvements affects their children's relationships? (Use examples from the play as support.)
**TAG** The article "Psychologists thought meddling parents were good for couples- they were wrong" by Justin Lehmiller discusses the "Romeo and Juliet Effect" and how parent's involvement can impact the relationships of their children.
The "Romeo and Juliet Effect" refers to the idea that parental interference in a romantic relationship can actually strengthen that relationship by making the couple feel more bonded and committed to each other. This concept was first proposed in a 1972 study by psychologists Donald Dutton and Arthur Aron, where participants who had to overcome obstacles together, such as disapproving parents, reported feeling more passionate towards each other. However, a later replicated study in 2014 found that this effect did not hold true for all couples. One example from the article is that participants in the 2014 study reported feeling more distress and less commitment to their partners when faced with parental disapproval, contradicting the original findings.
This relates to the overall theme that parents' involvement can affect their children's relationships by showing that parental interference can have varying effects on different couples. Just like in the play "Romeo and Juliet," where the couple's relationship is ultimately doomed by the feuding of their families, the study highlights how parents' disapproval can negatively impact the relationships of their children. The 2014 study's findings suggest that parental meddling does not always strengthen relationships, and can instead lead to feelings of distress and lower commitment.