Annual Review of Psychology

Annual Review of Psychology

Author: Calvin Perry Stone

Publisher: Annual Reviews

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 768

ISBN-13:

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Publishes original critical reviews of the significant literature and current developments in psychology.


Self-Disclosure

Self-Disclosure

Author: Valerian J. Derlaga

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-11

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1489935231

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Decisions about self-disclosure-whether to reveal one's thoughts, feel ings, or past experiences to another person, or the level of intimacy of such disclosure-are part of the everyday life of most persons. The nature of the decisions that a person makes will have an impact on his or her life. They will determine the kinds of relationships the person has with others; how others perceive him or her; and the degree of self knowledge and awareness that the person possesses. The study of self-disclosure has interested specialists from many disciplines, including personality and social psychologists, clinical and counseling psychologists, and communications researchers. Our book brings together the work of experts from these various disciplines with the hope that knowledge about work being done on self-disclosure in related disciplines will be increased. A strong emphasis in each of the chapters is theory development and the integration of ideas about self-disclosure. The book's chapters explore three major areas, including the interrelationship of self-disclosure and personality as well as the role of self-disclosure in the development, maintenance, and deterioration of personal relationships, and the con tribution of self-disclosure to psychotherapy, marital therapy, and counseling.


Handbook of Relationship Initiation

Handbook of Relationship Initiation

Author: Susan Sprecher

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2018-09-05

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 0429673221

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The Handbook of Relationship Initiation is the first volume to focus specifically on the very beginning stage of relationships – their origin. In this Handbook, leading scholars on relationships review the literature on various processes related to the initiation of relationships: how people meet, communicate for the first time, and begin to define themselves as being in a relationship. Topics include attraction, mate selection, influence of social networks on relationship initiation, initiation over the internet, hook-ups among young adults, and flirting and opening gambits. In addition, the dark side of relationship initiation is considered, including unwanted relationship pursuit and barriers to relationship initiation including social anxiety. This volume provides an overdue synthesis of the literature on this topic. It is especially timely in view of the growing prevalence on relationship initiation online, through matchmaking and other social networking sites, which has increased awareness that science can be used to understand, create, and facilitate compatible matching. This Handbook provides an essential resource for an interdisciplinary range of researchers and students who study relationships, including social psychologists, communication scientists and scholars of marriage and the family.


Understanding Research in Personal Relationships

Understanding Research in Personal Relationships

Author: William Dragon

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2005-05-01

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780761942221

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Understanding Research in Personal Relationships is a comprehensive introduction to the key readings on human and close relationships. Organized into twelve thematic chapters with editorial commentary throughout, the editors offer a critical reading of the major research articles in the field of relationship studies published in the last few years. Scholarly papers, two per chapter, are presented in an abridged form and critiqued in a carefully structured way that instructs students on the way to read research, and to critically evaluate research in this field. The book, therefore, has a thoroughly didactic focus as the student is given historical, theoretical and methodological contexts to each article as well as an explanation of key terms and ideas.


Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology

Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology

Author: Garth J. O. Fletcher

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-05-12

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 0470998547

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This authoritative handbook provides a cutting-edge overview of classic and current research as well as an assessment of future trends in the field of interpersonal processes. Ensures thorough and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of interpersonal processes Includes contributions by academics and other experts from around the world to ensure a truly international perspective Provides a comprehensive overview of classic and current research and likely future trends Fully referenced chapters and annotated bibliographies allow easy access to further study Now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award-winning reference library on the web from xrefer. For more information, visit www.xreferplus.com


Close Relationships

Close Relationships

Author: Patricia Noller

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2013-05-13

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 113495333X

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Close Relationships: Functions, Forms and Processes provides an overview of current theory and research in the area of close relationships, written by internationally renowned scholars whose work is at the cutting edge of research in the field. The volume consists of three sections: introductory issues, types of relationships, and relationship processes. In the first section, there is an exploration of the functions and benefits of close relationships, the diversity of methodologies used to study them, and the changing social context in which close relationships are embedded. A second section examines the various types of close relationships, including family bonds and friendships. The third section focuses on key relationship processes, including attachment, intimacy, sexuality, and conflict. This book is designed to be an essential resource for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners, and will be suitable as a resource in advanced courses dealing with the social psychology of close relationships.


The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships

The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships

Author: Anita L. Vangelisti

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-06-05

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 0521826179

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The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships serves as a benchmark of the current state of scholarship in this dynamic field synthesizing the extant theoretical and empirical literature, tracing its historical roots, and making recommendations for future directions. The volume addresses a broad range of established and emerging topics including: theoretical and methodological issues that influence the study of personal relationships; research and theory on relationship development, the nature and functions of personal relationships across the lifespan; individual differences and their influences on relationships; relationship processes such as cognition, emotion, and communication; relational qualities such as satisfaction and commitment; environmental influences on personal relationships; and maintenance and repair of relationships. The authors are experts from a variety of disciplines including several subfields of psychology, communication, family studies and sociology who have made major contributions to the understanding of relationships.


Encyclopedia of Human Relationships

Encyclopedia of Human Relationships

Author: Harry T. Reis

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2009-03-25

Total Pages: 1905

ISBN-13: 1412958466

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This encyclopedia provides a structure to understand the essential rudiments of human behaviour and interpersonal relationships