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Stability and Change in Relationships

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Part of Advances in Personal Relationships

Editors:
Anita L. Vangelisti, University of Texas, Austin
Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester, New York
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Paula R. Pietromonaco, Jean-Philippe Laurenceau, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Jens B. Asendorpf, Chalandra M. Bryant, Rand D. Conger, David T. Lykken, Michael E. Roloff, Kristen Linnea Johnson, Patricia Noller, Judith A. Feeney, Sarah Whitton, Scott Stanley, Howard Markman, David A. Chiriboga, Rebecca M. Warner, Ronald D. Rogge, Thomas N. Bradbury, Susan Sprecher, Diane Felmlee, Terri L. Orbuch, Marion C. Willetts, Jennifer Wheeler, Andrew Christensen, Elaine Hatfield, Richard L. Rapson, Joseph N. Cappella, Catherine Pelachaud

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Date Published: April 2002
availability: Available
format: Hardback
isbn: 9780521790765

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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 social networks and the effect of technology.
- Presents research and theory focusing on the dynamic associations between actors, behaviors, and contexts
- Includes internationally known scholars from a variety of disciplines, including social and clinical psychology, history, and sociology
- Serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students who are interested in personal relationships
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Product details
- Date Published: April 2002
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521790765
- length: 394 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 22 mm
- weight: 0.75kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Part I. Actors: The Scaffolding of Stability and Change:
1. Change in relationship knowledge representations Paula R. Pietromonaco, Jean-Philippe Laurenceau and Lisa Feldman Barrett
2. Personality effects on personal relationships over the life span Jens B. Asendorpf
3. An intergenerational model of romantic relationship development Chalandra M. Bryant and Rand D. Conger
4. How relationships begin and end: a genetic perspective David T. Lykken
Part II. Behaviors: The Processes of Stability and Change:
5. Serial arguing over the relational life course: antecedents and consequences Michael E. Roloff and Kristen Linnea Johnson
6. Communication, relationships concerns, and satisfaction in early marriage Patricia Noller and Judith A. Feeney
7. Sacrifice in romantic relationships: an exploration of relevant research and theory Sarah Whitton, Scott Stanley and Howard Markman
8. Stability and change in social relations: perspectives from gerontology and stress research David A. Chiriboga
9. What microanalysis of behavior in social situations can reveal about relationships across the life span Rebecca M. Warner
10. Developing a multifaceted view of change in relationships Ronald D. Rogge and Thomas N. Bradbury
Part III. Contexts: The Social Environment for Stability and Change:
11. Social networks and change in personal relationships Susan Sprecher, Diane Felmlee, Terri L. Orbuch and Marion C. Willetts
12. Creating a context for change: integrative couple therapy Jennifer Wheeler and Andrew Christensen
13. Passionate love and sexual desire: cultural and historical perspectives Elaine Hatfield and Richard L. Rapson
14. Rules for responsive robots: using human interactions to build virtual interactions Joseph N. Cappella and Catherine Pelachaud.
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Editors
Anita L. Vangelisti, University of Texas, Austin
Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester, New York
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Contributors
Paula R. Pietromonaco, Jean-Philippe Laurenceau, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Jens B. Asendorpf, Chalandra M. Bryant, Rand D. Conger, David T. Lykken, Michael E. Roloff, Kristen Linnea Johnson, Patricia Noller, Judith A. Feeney, Sarah Whitton, Scott Stanley, Howard Markman, David A. Chiriboga, Rebecca M. Warner, Ronald D. Rogge, Thomas N. Bradbury, Susan Sprecher, Diane Felmlee, Terri L. Orbuch, Marion C. Willetts, Jennifer Wheeler, Andrew Christensen, Elaine Hatfield, Richard L. Rapson, Joseph N. Cappella, Catherine Pelachaud