Stability and Change in Relationships

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.

Actors: The Scaffolding of Stability and Change
Change in relationship knowledge representations
Personality effects on personal relationships over the life span
An intergenerational model of romantic relationship development
How relationships begin and end: a genetic perspective
Behaviors: The Processes of Stability and Change
Serial arguing over the relational life course: antecedents and consequences
Communication, relationships concerns, and satisfaction in early marriage
Sacrifice in romantic relationships: an exploration of relevant research and theory
Stability and change in social relations: perspectives from gerontology and stress research
What microanalysis of behavior in social situations can reveal about relationships across the life span
Developing a multifaceted view of change in relationships
Contexts: The Social Environment for Stability and Change
Social networks and change in personal relationships
Creating a context for change: integrative couple therapy
Passionate love and sexual desire: cultural and historical perspectives
Rules for responsive robots: using human interactions to build virtual interactions
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Stability and Change in Relationships

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