The study of close relationships is both a central topic in social psychology, and also one of the most dynamic and exciting. Each chapter in this reader is written by scholars in the area of relationships. Together, they reflect the diversity of the field in this work.
The study of close relationships is both a central topic in social psychology, and also one of the most dynamic and exciting. Each chapter in this rea...
"An excellent gateway to further examination of any of the subdisciplines of relationship science, or as a research tool in its own right." --Library Journal
Relationships are fundamental to nearly all domains of human activity, from birth to death. When people participate in healthy, satisfying relationships, they live, work, and learn more effectively. When relationships are distressed or dysfunctional, people are less happy, less healthy, and less productive. Few aspects of human...
Library Journal Best Reference 2009
"An excellent gateway to further examination of any of the subdiscipli...
Why do some marriages grow stronger in the face of conflict or stress while others dissolve? In this book, two pioneering researchers present a groundbreaking theory of how mutually responsive behaviors emerge--or fail to emerge--in relationships. Illustrating their findings through the vivid stories of four diverse couples, the authors explore how conscious considerations interact with unconscious impulses to foster trust and commitment. Compelling topics include why marriages have such different personalities and what makes partners truly compatible. Also discussed are implications of...
Why do some marriages grow stronger in the face of conflict or stress while others dissolve? In this book, two pioneering researchers present a gro...
Anita L. Vangelisti Harry T. Reis Mary Anne Fitzpatrick
This volume presents cutting edge research and theory on stability and change in personal relationships. The first section includes chapters that describe the "scaffolding " of stability and change. It focuses on various qualities that partners bring to their relationships. The second section emphasizes ongoing processes that characterize relationships. Chapters focus on issues such as arguing and sacrificing. The final section of the volume describes the influences of social environments on stability and change in relationships. Historical and cross-cultural contexts are examined, as are...
This volume presents cutting edge research and theory on stability and change in personal relationships. The first section includes chapters that desc...
