Men in relationships [[electronic resource] ] : a new look from a life course perspective / / edited by Victoria Hilkevitch Bedford, Barbara Formaniak Turner

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer, c2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (271 p.)
• Disciplina: 305.31
• Soggetto topico: Men - Psychology; Interpersonal relations
• Altri autori: BedfordVictoria Hilkevitch TurnerBarbara F
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Contributors; Preface; Foreword; Introduction: The Study of Men's Relationships in the Context of Time and Place; PART I: MEN'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARTNERS; Chapter 1 The Dilemma of Masculinity and Culture; Chapter 2 Men and Their Wives: Why Are Some Married Men Vulnerable at Midlife?; Chapter 3 Images of Masculinity as Predictors of Men's Romantic and Sexual Relationships; PART II: MEN'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH BROTHERS AND FRIENDS; Chapter 4 "Shooting the Bull": Cohort Comparisons of Fraternal Intimacy in Midlife and Old Age; Chapter 5 Middle-Aged and Older Adult Men's Friendships ; PART III: FATHERS AND THEIR ADULT CHILDRENChapter 6 Portraits of Paternity: Middle-Aged and Elderly Fathers' Involvement With Adult Children; Chapter 7 Closeness and Affection in Father-Son Relationships; PART IV: INTERPERSONAL PROCESSES IN MEN'S RELATIONSHIPS; Chapter 8 In the Company of Men: Collective Interdependence in Self-Construals of Masculinity; Chapter 9 Gender Differences in Negative Social Exchanges: Frequency, Reactions, and Impact; PART V: CONCLUSION; Chapter 10 Men's Relationships in Middle and Older Age; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W
• Sommario/riassunto: Listed in Today's Books, Book Register as a ""!!!Must Read"" title. For the first time, experts in the areas of psychology, masculinities, social psychology, personal relationships, communication, gender studies, and clinical psychology offer their collective views on the interpersonal relationships of men. From relationships men have with their wives to relationships men have with their brothers and friends, this dynamic presentation offers a unique perspective and explores diverse points of life with a focus on middle to old age. Engaging commentary provides useful overviews of traditional a
• Titolo autorizzato: Men in relationships
• ISBN: 0-8261-9761-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910782750503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Springer series, focus on men.