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Record Nr.

UNINA9910962372903321

Autore

Regan Pamela C.

Titolo

Close relationships / / Pamela Regan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Routledge, , 2011

ISBN

1-136-85160-7

1-136-85161-5

1-283-04192-8

9786613041920

0-203-83474-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 387 p. ) : ill

Disciplina

302.2

Soggetti

Interpersonal relations

Interpersonal communication

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Principles of relationship science: Basic facts and key concepts ; Research methods ; Our social nature -- pt. 2. Relationship development: Relationship beginnings ; Relationship initiation ; Relationship development ; Mate selection and marriage -- pt. 3. Relationship processes: Thinking and feeling ; Communicating and supporting ; Loving ; Sexing -- pt. 4. Relationship challenges: Rejection and betrayal ; Aggression and violence ; Conflict and loss ; Intervention.

Sommario/riassunto

This text introduces the concepts, methodologies, theories & empirical findings of interpersonal relationships drawn from psychology, communication, family studies, marriage, social work, sociology & economics. In addition to reviewing romantic relationships, it also highlights the importance of friendship & family.