
- 320 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The fourth edition of this bestselling textbook offers a comprehensive examination of intimate relationships. It covers classic and contemporary scholarship of the psychology of relationships, presenting the material in an engaging and rigorous manner.
The book covers a range of themes to explore the multifaceted dimensions of relationships, from the evolution of attraction and love to the intricacies of attachment and complexities of jealousy. Written in a warm and personal voice, each chapter features real-life stories to stir readers' engagement, while critical thinking prompts encourage reflection on both the presented issues and theories. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective firmly anchored in research, this new edition stays abreast of the evolving landscape of relationship science. It has been carefully updated to present the latest findings and includes new material on intriguing subjects such as sexual pathways, online dating, the far-reaching impact of COVID-19, open science, and the diverse fabric of 21st century relationships - including interracial and LGBTQ+ dynamics, cohabitation, and singlehood.
Written for students and any reader keen on understanding the intricacies of romantic relationships, Intimate Relationships is ideal reading for undergraduate students of psychology, sociology, and related disciplines, or as an enriching supplement for graduate studies.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1 Strangers, Friends, and Lovers: Why Is Life So Complicated?
- 2 Methods to Study Relationships
- 3 Liking and Attraction
- 4 Self-Presentation and Self-Disclosure
- 5 Fairness and Equity
- 6 Love and Emotion
- 7 Attachment
- 8 Sexuality
- 9 Communication: Let’s talk!
- 10 Infidelity and Jealousy
- 11 Relationship Violence and Abuse
- 12 Conflict: Causes and Consequences
- 13 Making It Last: How to Maintain Intimate Relationships
- 14 Intimate Relationships in the 21st Century
- References
- Index