The Science of Romantic Relationships

Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-1-108-84160-3
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 500 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1501 g

Why do people fall in love? Does passion fade with time? What makes for a happy, healthy relationship? This introduction to relationship science follows the lifecycle of a relationship – from attraction and initiation, to the hard work of relationship maintenance, to dissolution and ways to strengthen a relationship. Designed for advanced undergraduates studying psychology, communication or family studies, this textbook presents a fresh, diversity-infused approach to relationship science. It includes real-world examples and critical-thinking questions, callout boxes that challenge students to make connections, and researcher interviews that showcase the many career paths of relationship scientists. Article Spotlights reveal cutting-edge methods, while Diversity and Inclusion boxes celebrate the variety found in human love and connection. Throughout the book, students see the application of theory and come to recognize universal themes in relationships as well as the nuances of many findings. Instructors can access lecture slides, an instructor manual, and test banks.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Didonato, Theresa

Jakubiak, Brett

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Sozialpsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About this book: for instructors; About this book: for students; Acknowledgments; Part I. Foundational Ideas of Relationship Science: 1. The scientific study of relationships; 2. Guiding theories of relationship science; 3. Conducting and evaluating research; Part II. Relationship Foundations: 4. Romantic attraction; 5. Relationship initiation; 6. From fledgling to established relationships; Part III. Relationship Management: 7. Biases and illusions; 8. Navigating the challenges of interdependence; 9. Managing stress and supporting growth; 10. Enhancing relationships through positive interpersonal processes; 11. Enhancing relationships through sexual intimacy; Part IV. Dissolution and Interventions: 12. Relationship dissolution; 13. Interventions to repair and strengthen relationships; References; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Didonato, Theresa
Theresa DiDonato is a professor of psychology at Loyola University Maryland, where she has served as the Director of the Undergraduate Program in Psychology. She serves on the Teaching Committee of the International Association of Relationship Research (IARR) and is a long-time member of SPSP. She is the author of the Psychology Today blog, 'Meet, Catch, and Keep,' which has accrued over thirty million views.

Jakubiak, Brett
Brett Jakubiak is an associate professor of psychology at Syracuse University and won the Syracuse University Meredith Early Performance Award for exemplary teaching. Brett also maintains an active program of research focused on the interpersonal support processes that regulate stress, encourage autonomous goal pursuit, and enhance relationship quality across the lifespan. This research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.