The Handbook of Sexuality in Close Relationships

ISBN-13: 9780805845488 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 104 str.

John H. Harvey; Amy Wenzel; Susan Sprecher

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Although sexuality is an integral part of close romantic relationships, research linking these two constructs has been less systematic and less developed than other areas pertaining to close relationships. To date, researchers in communication, sociology, family studies, psychology, and psychiatry, among other disciplines, have made significant advances in both of these broad fields. The editors' goal is to integrate this research into one volume with the hope that the book will serve as a forum for enhancement of dialogue about the centrality of sexual issues in close relationships. They bring together major scholars from the diversity of fields working on close relationship topics to examine past contributions and new directions in sexuality. The emphasis is on theoretical integration and stimulation, methodological rigor, and critical analysis of what is known about sexuality in close relationships. relationships, this volume explores: the changing meanings and issues of sexuality within close relationships; early sexual experiences in dating and how they affect late life sexuality; how life's everyday stresses impact sexuality and general satisfaction with closeness; the affect of postpartum depression on sexuality within a close relationship; and the relationship between control, power, anger, as well as revenge and sexual processes in couples. Divided into six parts, the first section of the handbook reviews the major conceptual, theoretical, and methodological issues in studying sexuality in close relationships and offers suggestions on how to improve upon future research. Part II sheds light on the psychological, behavioral, emotional, and social determinants that contribute to how sexuality is experienced at various stages of relationships. featured in Part III. The chapters in Part IV are concerned with sexuality in special types of close relationships, and those in Part V focus on clinical applications. The book concludes with two commentaries that provide suggestions on where the study of sexuality in close relationships should go. Pepper Schwartz, Past President of the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality, places the book's numerous themes in a real-world context. Daniel Perlman, Past President of the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, and his co-author, Susan Campbell, critically evaluate key theories that have been applied to the study of sexuality in close relationships and the concurrent historical and political forces of their time. interested in close relationships and sexuality in the disciplines of social, clinical, developmental, and health psychology; family studies; counseling; and interpersonal, family, and health communication. It will serve as a first-rate reference book in graduate and/or advanced undergraduate courses in close relationships taught in a variety of departments, including psychology, communications, sociology, anthropology, and family studies. The material in Part V should be of particular interest to clinical psychologists, health professionals, and policymakers.

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Contents: J.H. Harvey, A. Wenzel, S. Sprecher, Introduction. Part I: Introduction. J. DeLamater, J.S. Hyde, Conceptual and Theoretical Issues in Studying Sexuality in Close Relationships. M.W. Wiederman, Methodological Issues in Studying Sexuality in Close Relationships. M.C. Willetts, S. Sprecher, F.D. Beck, Overview of Sexual Practices and Attitudes Within Relational Contexts. J.A. Simpson, C.L. Wilson, H.A. Winterheld, Sociosexuality and Romantic Relationships. Part II: Role of Sexuality in the Formation, Development, and Maintenance of Close Relationships. P.C. Regan, Sex and the Attraction Process: Lessons From Science (and Shakespeare) on Lust, Love, Chastity, and Fidelity. S. Metts, First Sexual Involvement in Romantic Relationships: An Empirical Investigation of Communicative Framing, Romantic Beliefs, and Attachment Orientation in the Passion Turning Point. C. Hendrick, S.S. Hendrick, Sex and Romantic Love: Connects and Disconnects. J.A. Feeney, P. Noller, Attachment and Sexuality in Close Relationships. E.S. Byers, A. Wang, Understanding Sexuality in Close Relationships From the Social Exchange Perspective. S. Sprecher, R.M. Cate, Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Expression as Predictors of Relationship Satisfaction and Stability. Part III: The Dark Side of Sex. W.R. Cupach, B.H. Spitzberg, Unrequited Lust. F.S. Christopher, T.S. Kisler, Sexual Aggression in Romantic Relationships. L.K. Guerrero, B.H. Spitzberg, S.M. Yoshimura, Sexual and Emotional Jealousy. Part IV:Sexuality in Special Types of Couples and Contexts. L.A. Peplau, A. Fingerhut, K.P. Beals, Sexuality in the Relationships of Lesbians and Gay Men. F.S. Christopher, T.S. Kisler, Exploring Marital Sexuality: Peeking Inside the Bedroom and Discovering What We Don't Know--But Should! T.D. Fisher, Family Foundations of Sexuality. E.N. Haugen, P.A. Schmutzer, A. Wenzel, Sexuality and the Partner Relationship During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period. E.O. Burgess, Sexuality in Midlife and Later Life Couples. K.D. Vohs, K.R. Catanese, R.F. Baumeister, Sex in "His" vs. "Her" Relationships. Part V:Applications and Clinical Aspects. S. Aubin, J.R. Heiman, Sexual Dysfunction From a Relationship Perspective. S.M. Noar, R.S. Zimmerman, K.A. Atwood, Safer Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections From a Relationship Perspective. A. Wenzel, L.C. Jackson, J.R. Brendle, Psychopathology, Sexuality, and the Partner Relationship. B.W. McCarthy, L.E. Bodnar, M. Handal, Integrating Sex Therapy and Couple Therapy. P. Schwartz, D. Perlman, S. Campbell, Commentaries.

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John H. Harvey, Amy Wenzel, Susan Sprecher