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Author: Brian J. Willoughby (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University) ,
Spencer L. James (Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, School of Family Life, Brigham Young University)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 23.10cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 15.50cm
Weight: 0.386kg
ISBN: 9780190296650
ISBN 10: 0190296658
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 03 August 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
An important and much-needed scholarly contribution on marriage in emerging adulthood. Conceptually guided and illustrated with interview data, a strong case is made for the marriage paradox in today's increasingly diverse landscape of romantic/sexual relationships and experiences. A must-read for scholars of close relationships in emerging adulthood! -- Manfred H. M. van Dulmen, PhD, Kent State University
An important and much-needed scholarly contribution on marriage in emerging adulthood. Conceptually guided and illustrated with interview data, a strong case is made for the marriage paradox in today's increasingly diverse landscape of romantic/sexual relationships and experiences. A must-read for scholars of close relationships in emerging adulthood! -- Manfred H. M. van Dulmen, PhD, Kent State University The authors effectively and concisely present the quantitative results, making them easily comprehensible. Quotes from participants are included throughout, supporting the qualitative findings, and communicating the complexity of relationships and marriage from the participants' perspectives...developmental psychologists will find that this book provides an in-depth look at an important issue that is rich with participants' perspectives. --PsycCRITIQUES
Author Information
Brian J. Willoughby, PhD, is an associate professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. Dr. Willoughby is considered an international expert in the field of couple and marital relationships, sexuality, and emerging adult development. His research generally focuses on how adolescents, young adults, and adults move toward and form long-term committed relationships. Spencer L. James, PhD, is an assistant professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. As a family demographer, Dr. James is interested in the ways people form, maintain, and dissolve long-term romantic relationships, especially during emerging adulthood. He draws primarily on nationally representative longitudinal datasets and advanced statistical methods to answer questions about contemporary trends in marital and cohabiting relationships.
