Social Influence on Close Relationships
Beyond the Dyad
Published on 1. December 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
222 pages
978-1-316-63566-7 (ISBN)
Description
How do we choose a partner to initiate a relationship with, and what makes us stay in a given relationship over time? These questions are most often pursued by scholars with an emphasis on the internal thoughts, feelings, and motivations of individual decision-makers. Conversely, this volume highlights the importance of considering external influences on individual decision-making in close relationships. Featuring contributions from internationally renowned scholars, the volume is divided into two interrelated sections. The first section considers global and societal influences on romantic relationships and the second focuses on social network and communicative influences on romantic relationships. Taken together, this collection helps us to better understand how external factors influence the internal machinations of those involved in intimate relationships.
Reviews / Votes
'External influences, such as those rooted in social networks and norms, are essential to understanding relationships. This is an informative and inspiring volume that I recommend to any scientist or academic professional interested in relationships.' Paul A. M. Van Lange, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam 'The importance of understanding the impact of social contexts on relationships has never been more evident. This timely collection of chapters offers a diverse and wonderfully rich overview of research programs that take contextual influences on relationships seriously. It's a highly informative must-read for relationship scholars.' Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester 'Put together by one of the most prolific, high-profile researchers in the study of relationships, this unique book stands out from the many recent books on personal relationships because of the diversity and unexpectedness of the topics considered ... an invaluable resource for understanding relationships ... Summing up: essential.' R. R. Cornelius, ChoiceMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 8 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
329 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-316-63566-7 (9781316635667)
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Book
10/2014
Cambridge University Press
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Person
Christopher R. Agnew is Professor and Head of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University, Indiana. His research focuses on close, interpersonal relationships and the use of relational models to understand broader social and health processes. Dr Agnew has published and presented his research widely, and has served on the editorial boards for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Personal Relationships (on which he served as Associate Editor). He was the recipient of the Early Career Award from the Relationships Researchers Interest Group of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology and served as President of the International Association for Relationship Research.
Content
Introduction: external influences beyond the dyad Christopher R. Agnew; Part I. Global and Societal Influences on Romantic Relationships: 1. The influence of globalization and technological development on intimate relationships Cagla Sanri and Robin Goodwin; 2. Social capitalization in personal relationships Robert M. Milardo, Heather M. Helms, Eric D. Widmer and Stephen R. Marks; 3. Family relationships embedded in United States military culture Leanne K. Knobloch and Erin C. Wehrman; 4. Prejudice and stigma in intimate relationships: implications for relational and personal health outcomes Justin J. Lehmiller and Michael Ioerger; Part II. Social Network and Communicative Influences on Romantic Relationships: 5. The influence of subjective norms on close relationships Paul E. Etcheverry and Benjamin Le; 6. Network perceptions of daters' romances Elizabeth Keneski and Timothy J. Loving; 7. The new story of Romeo and Juliet H. Colleen Sinclair and Chelsea N. Ellithorpe; 8. Third-party forgiveness: social influences on intimate dyads Jeffrey D. Green, Jody L. Davis and Chelsea A. Reid; 9. Relationship advice Erina MacGeorge and Elizabeth Dorrance Hall.