Intimate Relationships across Cultures: A Comparative Study

ISBN-13: 9781316647400 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 280 str.

California) Charles T. Hill (Whittier College

Opis

This book presents the results of a ground breaking study that explores cross-cultural comparisons of romantic or sexual relationships from almost 9,000 participants worldwide, in order to answer the fundamental question: in what ways are intimate relationships similar around the world, and in what ways are they different?

Recenzje

'This book is a remarkable historical achievement in the study of close relationships, representing the culmination of 38 years of research into the factors that keep couples in romantic relationships together … the book achieves a powerful melding of theory, data, and deep insight into what makes romantic relationships crucial sources of satisfaction, no matter where they happen to be.' R. R. Cornelius, Choice

Spis treści

Foreword Daniel Perlman; Introduction: why was this book written?; 1. How do we know what matters in intimate relationships?; 2. Why do people seek intimate relationships?; 3. How are intimate partners selected?; 4. What is love and how is intimacy expressed?; 5. How do sexual attitudes and behaviors matter?; 6. What are the dynamics of exchange and power?; 7. How do couples cope with conflict?; 8. How do external factors matter in intimate relationships?; 9. How do intimate relationships relate to well-being?; 10. How do the predictions combine in comprehensive models?; 11. How much do the levels of factors vary?; 12. What are the implications of the study?; 13. How might the findings apply to other social relationships?; Epilogue: what future research is needed?