Intimate Relationships
eBook - ePub

Intimate Relationships

Issues, Theories, and Research

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Intimate Relationships

Issues, Theories, and Research

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

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Preface
  8. 1 Strangers, Friends, and Lovers: Why Is Life So Complicated?
  9. 2 Methods to Study Relationships
  10. 3 Liking and Attraction
  11. 4 Self-Presentation and Self-Disclosure
  12. 5 Fairness and Equity
  13. 6 Love and Emotion
  14. 7 Attachment
  15. 8 Sexuality
  16. 9 Communication: Let’s talk!
  17. 10 Infidelity and Jealousy
  18. 11 Relationship Violence and Abuse
  19. 12 Conflict: Causes and Consequences
  20. 13 Making It Last: How to Maintain Intimate Relationships
  21. 14 Intimate Relationships in the 21st Century
  22. References
  23. Index