Reply to at least two classmates (three for an Exemplary grade) who presented di

Reply to at least two classmates (three for an Exemplary grade) who presented different theories. Three response postings are needed for an “Exemplary” grade.
Response posts must support your replies to classmates by offering one added reference that gives support for the material that is addressed by your classmates OR by offering one additional reference that challenges the material presented by your classmate.
Be sure to explain why your reference either supports or challenges your classmates’ post.
All posts must cite information taken from other sources with in-text citations and complete references.
Do NOT:
offer advice to your classmates
discuss firsthand experiences with family or domestic violence.
Simply agree or disagree with your classmates’ posts. Offer analysis and evidence of critical thinking.
1) Katasha Rhone
MondayAug 28 at 11:56am
The Yeardley Love case provides an opportunity to apply attachment theory and gain insight into the dynamics that may have led to the tragedy. Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby, emphasizes the importance of early relationships, particularly the bond between an infant and caregiver, in shaping an individual’s emotional and relational patterns throughout life. According, to Bowlby, he stressed that “attachment behavior is held to characterize human beings from cradle to grave”( Bowlby, 1977 p. 203). This theory suggests that a person’s attachment to their primary caregiver during infancy can significantly affect adult relationships, including intimate partnerships.
Using attachment theory, it is possible to analyze how disrupted attachment patterns could have influenced the behavior of the individuals involved in Yeardley Love’s case. If one or both individuals experienced disrupted attachment relationships during their formative years, it could have resulted in specific attachment styles influencing their behavior in romantic relationships.
The attachment framework identifies four attachment styles: secure, dismissing, fearful, and preoccupied. These styles stem from an individual’s beliefs about themselves and others. Understanding Attachment Styles: People can have four different attachment styles. The first is secure attachment, meaning individuals with this style have a favorable view of themselves and their partners. They are comfortable with intimacy and independence and have good communication and conflict-resolution skills. The second style is dismissing attachment, where people have a favorable view of themselves but a negative view of others. They tend to avoid emotional closeness and may not consider relationships important. The third style is fearful attachment, where individuals have negative opinions of themselves and others. They struggle with trust and fear rejection, creating a push-pull relationship dynamic. Finally, the fourth style is preoccupied attachment, where people have negative self-views but positive views of others. They may rely heavily on their partners and experience high levels of relationship anxiety.
In the Yeardley Love case, one or both individuals may have had attachment styles contributing to their relationship dynamics. For instance, if one person had a fearful attachment style, they might have struggled with insecurity, jealousy, and mistrust, which could have led to conflicts and escalated situations. On the other hand, the other individual may have had a dismissing attachment style, leading them to emotionally detach or undervalue the relationship, which could have caused misunderstandings and conflicts.
It is crucial to note that attachment theory is just one of several perspectives that can provide insights into complex interpersonal dynamics. It should be considered alongside other factors, such as personality traits, life experiences, cultural influences, and societal norms. Furthermore, although attachment theory can offer valuable insights into the potential origins of specific behavioral patterns, it is not a comprehensive explanation for all aspects of intimate partner violence.
References:
Parveen Azam Ali, Paul B. Naylor, Intimate partner violence: A narrative review of the biological and psychological explanations for its causation,
Aggression and Violent Behavior, Volume 18, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 373-382, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2013.01.003Links to an external site..
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, August 18). Murder of yeardley love. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Yeardley_Love
2) Dawn Hill
MondayAug 28 at 4:20pm
Feminist perspectives are united by a common central underpinning: Intimate partner violence is fundamentally a gender issue that cannot be adequately understood through any lens that does not include gender as the central component of analysis (Lawson, 2012, p. 579). One thing that feminist sociological theories have in common with a family violence perspective is that they both reject the notion that intimate partner violence is the result of individual aberrations or deviance or that it reflects pathology of abnormal families. (Lawson, 2012, p. 580). The Murder of Yeardley Love although does not relate to family, it does relate to intimate partner violence. To dig more into the history of the abuser, we may very well find some abnormal behaviors within the family, which may have possibly led to the detriment of this abuser, resulting in the death of Yeardley Love.
In the case of Yeardley Reynolds Love murder, the feminist theory could be explained by the history of intimate partner violence. Sadly, this 22-year-old victim was murdered because of partner violence by her boyfriend, George Wesley Huguely V. Her boyfriend of a little over two years, who was the abuser and then accused murderer, was controlled by his alcohol addiction. It was Huguely’s aggressive behavior, triggered by alcohol, that caused their relationship to be on and off as referenced in Wikipedia, “Murder of Yeardley Love” (2012). Although feminism is about all genders seeking equality, in this case, the fact that both college students played sports and appeared to be rising students, that was not the major factor; the problem was the boyfriend’s aggression and abusive behavior stemming from excessive drinking. He sent the victim threatening emails and text messages post break-up and a violent encounter in which lacrosse player had to break up as referenced in Wikipedia, “Murder of Yeardley Love” (2012). According to the feminist perspective, the theoretical focus on family conflict in understanding intimate partner violence is misguided because the basis of intimate partner violence is seen as domination, not conflict of personal interest. (Lawson, 2012, pp. 580 & 581). The boyfriend wanted to dominate Love as shown by his actions.
The role taken for this discussion is the psychologist role as the psychologist seeks to determine the behavior behind the act of violence. There is no excuse and no words which could ease the pain in which the family of the victim experienced and will live with them for the remainder of their lives, it can be beneficial to learn preventive methods to avoid this senseless event to continue to occur. In reviewing the case, there may have been underlying issues such as anger, or even his own grief which led to his excessive drinking. Some individuals can drink and function all at the same time; however, as harmful as this is, some end up victimizing others, then the result is they also become a victim. The case shows Love’s murder was not premediated, but the abusive act stemmed from alcohol which led to her death, hence the conviction of her boyfriend. His previous behavior showed he had problems which should had been addressed. He could have obtained treatment, anger management and therapy which could have possibly saved both lives and helped to change the abuser while holding him accountable for his actions.
References
Lawson, J. (2012). Sociological Theories of Intimate Partner Violence. Journal of human
behavior in the social environment. 22(5), 579-581.
https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=0&sid=228a1862-c2fb-4a4a-548-f43f35d95808%40redis
Murder of Yeardley Love. (2012, May 10). In Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Yeardley_Love