Interpersonal Relationships Van Diana Jackson-Dwyer is a study book that focuses on research into relationships, with attention to both classic and recent studies. It addresses important topics such as rising divorce rates and the health consequences of multiple marriages.
Contents
This work places relationships in the context of psychology, including their evolutionary background. Various forms of relationships are covered, such as family ties, friendship, love, and mating behavior. Theories about the emergence, continuation, and breakdown of relationships are discussed, supported by recent research in the field of relationships.
The book covers current topics such as cultural differences in mating patterns, same-sex marriage, and the influence of the internet on relationships. Various educational elements, such as learning objectives and reflection assignments, help students understand and apply the material.
Product information
- Author: Diana Jackson-Dwyer (Association for the Teaching of Psychology, UK)
- Series: Foundations of Psychology
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint: Routledge
- Publication date: 2013-09-27
- Number of pages: 190
- ISBN: 9780415429160
- Subject: Psychology
- BISAC: PSYCHOLOGY / General
About the author
Diana Jackson-Dwyer has more than twenty years of experience in secondary education and specializes in psychology. She has written a range of teaching materials and books and is active as an exam leader for GCSE and A-levels.