Communication, Intimacy, and Close Relationships

Communication, Intimacy, and Close Relationships
By:"Valerian J. Derlega"
Published on 2013-10-02 by Elsevier

Communication, Intimacy, and Close Relationships offers an account of the nature of intimate relationships and their effects on people's self-concepts. The development and maintenance of intimate relationships are examined, along with people's motives and goals in pursuing intimacy; the nature of social exchanges in intimate relationships; and the consequences for individuals who find themselves socially isolated. The critical role of communication in intimate relationships is given emphasis. Comprised of seven chapters, this book begins with a discussion on the role of self-disclosure in intimate relationships as well as the risks that individuals incur when they self-disclose. The next chapter presents a cognitive interaction model of the nature of intimacy and intimate relationships within the context of cognitive-social learning theory and a systems theory approach to communication. The effect of people's motives on relationships is then considered, together with the role of two fundamental human motives - power and intimacy - on love and friendship. The remaining chapters focus on the importance of the identification process - that is, how people fix their own and others' identities in social interaction - in developing relationships; patterns of nonverbal exchange in close relationships; how and why loneliness occurs; and the nature of social exchange processes in intimate relationships. The book concludes with an epilogue that provides a perspective on why people may find it difficult or easy to form intimate relationships. This monograph should be a valuable resource for psychologists and sociologists.

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An Examination of the Attachment Process from Childhood to Romantic Relationships Among Young Adults Raised in Long-term and Adoptive Foster Care

An Examination of the Attachment Process from Childhood to Romantic Relationships Among Young Adults Raised in Long-term and Adoptive Foster Care
By:
Published on 2008 by ProQuest

Many researchers, such as John Bowlby, have long argued that the attachments that infants form or fail to form with their caregivers have life long implications for future relationships. But attachment researchers have overlooked the institution of foster care and the ways it shapes children's lives. This study examines lifelong attachment processes and examines the attachment process of young adults raised in foster care and adoptive foster placements. Specifically, this study examines how romantic relationships are viewed, established, and often avoided by young adults raised in foster care.

This Book was ranked 7 by Google Books for keyword define attachment.

Attachment Theory and Mother-child Relationships from a Phenomenological Perspective

Attachment Theory and Mother-child Relationships from a Phenomenological Perspective
By:
Published on 2008 by ProQuest

Chapter 3 is a case study of a young mother and her infant. Depression, ambivalence, attachment, and culture are examined, but the case is grounded fundamentally in the attachment disturbances experienced by the mother: with her baby, her dead husband, her parents, and her own internal working models.

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Customer intimacy analytics : leveraging operational data to assess customer knowledge and relationships and to measure their business impact

Customer intimacy analytics : leveraging operational data to assess customer knowledge and relationships and to measure their business impact
By:"François Habryn"
Published on 2014-07-30 by KIT Scientific Publishing

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Handbook of Brand Relationships

Handbook of Brand Relationships
By:"Deborah J. MacInnis","C. Whan Park","Joseph W. Priester"
Published on 2014-12-18 by Routledge

Brand relationships are critical because they can enhance company profitability by lowering customer acquisition and retention costs. This is the first serious academic book to offer a psychological perspective on the meaning of and basis for brand relationships, as well as their effects. \

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The Dictionary of Failed Relationships

The Dictionary of Failed Relationships
By:"Meredith Broussard"
Published on 2007-12-18 by Crown

FROM A TO Z—26 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER (OR HAVE HIM LEAVE YOU...) When Meredith Broussard celebrated her 26th birthday and realized that she’d survived exactly 26 failed romantic entanglements, she reckoned it was high time to dissect this topic that had filled her life with so much . . . angst. With the help of 26 of today’s hottest young female writers, Broussard gets to the heart of the matter. The Dictionary of Failed Relationships is a hip collection of stories, all shedding light on the wide range of emotions (from anger to melancholy to rage supreme) associated with love gone wrong. Ambivalence by Heidi Julavits • Berniced by Eliza Minot • Call-Hell by Amy Sohn • Dagenham by Anna Maxted • Etiquette by Thisbe Nissen • FAQ by Elizabeth Benedict • Green by Susan Minot • Honeymoon by Mary-Beth Hughes • Islands by Jennifer Macaire • Justice by Kathy Lette • Kid by Martha Southgate • LDR by Colleen Curran • Muay Thai by Rachel Resnick • Nightmare by Pam Houston • Orgasm by Darcey Steinke • Pain by Leslie Pietrzyk • Queer by Pagan Kennedy • Regret by Jennifer Weiner • Savage by Maggie Estep • Threesome by Dana Johnson • Underdog by Judy Budnitz • Vitriol by Shelley Jackson • Worship by Michele Serros • X by Suzanne Finnamore • Yuppie by Lucinda Rosenfeld • Zero by Erika Krouse With tales both deliciously sassy and heartbreakingly true, The Dictionary of Failed Relationships will leave you laughing, crying, or asking that one key important question: Ain’t love a bitch? From the Trade Paperback edition.

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The Marriage and Family Experience: Intimate Relationships in a Changing Society

The Marriage and Family Experience: Intimate Relationships in a Changing Society
By:"Bryan Strong","Theodore Cohen"
Published on 2016-06-10 by Cengage Learning

THE MARRIAGE & FAMILY EXPERIENCE: INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY brings together all elements of the course -- including intimate relationships, family policy, and family issues. Striking a balance between an academic and more functional approach, the authors draw from research to present a sound sociological and family studies base enhanced by perspectives from anthropology, history, psychology, journalism, literature, economics, and gender studies. The book explores recent research on topics such as adoptive parenting, the transgender experience, childbearing patterns, gay and lesbian families, communication and conflict resolution, the influence of popular culture, and working families. Real-life examples and a focus on self-assessment and reflection make the book accessible and encourage students to think and act for themselves. The thirteenth edition retains a progressive approach to diversity yet remains rooted in a positive, pro-family perspective. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Relationships

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Relationships
By:"Jack Canfield","Mark Victor Hansen","Amy Newmark"
Published on 2011-05-03 by Simon and Schuster

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teens Talk Relationships supports and inspires teenagers, reminding them they are not alone as they read stories written by teens about friends, family, love, loss, and many lessons learned. The teenage years are difficult. Old friends drift away, new friends come with new issues, teens fall in and out of love, and relationships with family members change. This book reminds teenagers that they are not alone, as they read the 101 best stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s library written by other teens just like themselves, about the problems and issues they face every day.

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