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OverviewOver the course of the last few decades, the nature of close personal relationships has evolved dramatically. More and more people choose to marry in their 30s and 40s, meaning that an unprecedented number of people start families later in life than ever. Around the world, more cultures are embracing nontraditional lifestyles, ranging from cohabitation prior to marriage to polyamory. Many regions have grown more accepting of diverse gender and sexual orientations, and as a result, the image of what a family is, who has one, and at what age it is acceptable to start one all look very different from previous generations. Even our friendships have evolved, with technology bridging physical and interpersonal distances in previously impossible ways. This volume compiles the latest research and theory on close relationships in the twenty-first century from multi-disciplinary and international perspectives with the intent of taking stock of the cultural, political, and legal changes that have shaped the relationship landscape. Some of the important shifts that are captured are the rise of singlehood, online dating, and cohabitation, the new importance of social media, marriage equality, and changes in gender norms. New ways of forming families and unions via adoption, assisted reproduction, and remarriage are also covered, as well as coupling across cultural, racial, religious, and national lines.Knitting together a diverse pool of international expertise, this book synthesizes a truly modern take on close personal relationships in the twenty-first century. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mahzad Hojjat (Professor of Social Psychology, Professor of Social Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth) , Anne Moyer (Professor of Social and Health Psychology, Professor of Social and Health Psychology, Stony Brook University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 15.70cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9780197655504ISBN 10: 0197655505 Pages: 408 Publication Date: 12 May 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: To order Table of ContentsReviewsThere may be any number of books written on the psychology of relationships, but none until Modern Relationships reflects the complexity of interpersonal affairs in twenty-first century life (from singlehood by choice to conscious uncoupling). That is, until Mahzad Hojjat and Anne Moyer gathered together this group of influential investigators who have written a set of fascinating chapters embracing diverse orientations and various cultural perspectives. The chapters are well crafted and will be of interest to faculty and students alike. * Peter Salovey, President and Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology, Yale University * Author InformationMahzad Hojjat is Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. She has conducted research on intimate relationships for over 30 years with a focus on such topics as relationship satisfaction, conflict, betrayal, resilience, and forgiveness in friendships and romantic relationships. She is the co-editor, with Anne Moyer, of The Psychology of Friendship, and with Duncan Cramer, of Positive Psychology of Love. She has another co-edited book entitled Satisfaction in Close Relationships with Robert Sternberg. Anne Moyer is Professor of Social and Health Psychology at Stony Brook University. Her research interests include relationships and health, psychosocial issues surrounding cancer and cancer risk, medical decision making, research methodology, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and the psychology of research participation. She is the co-editor, with Mahzad Hojjat, of The Psychology of Friendship published by Oxford University Press. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |