The Developmental Course of Romantic Relationships

ISBN-13: 9781848729308 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 210 str.

Brian G Ogolsky

Opis

This multidisciplinary text highlights the development of romantic relationships, from initiation to commitment or demise, by highlighting the historical context, current research and theory, and diversity of patterns.

Spis treści

1. Introduction. 2. The History of Romantic Partnering. 3. Theories and Models of Romantic Partnering. 4. Romantic Relationship Initiation and Development. 5. Cohabitation. 6. The Stability of Romantic Relationships: Processes of Maintenance and Dissolution. 7. Violence in Romantic Partnerships. 8. Future Directions in Relationship Research.