Social Influence on Close Relationships
Beyond the Dyad

This book examines the effects of external factors on the social influences of those involved in close, interpersonal relationships.

Christopher R. Agnew (Edited by)

9781316635667, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 December 2016

222 pages, 8 b/w illus.
23 x 15.3 x 1.2 cm, 0.33 kg

'Put together by one of the most prolific, high-profile researchers in the study of relationships, this unique book stands out from the many recent books on personal relationships because of the diversity and unexpectedness of the topics considered … an invaluable resource for understanding relationships … Summing up: essential.' R. R. Cornelius, Choice

How do we choose a partner to initiate a relationship with, and what makes us stay in a given relationship over time? These questions are most often pursued by scholars with an emphasis on the internal thoughts, feelings, and motivations of individual decision-makers. Conversely, this volume highlights the importance of considering external influences on individual decision-making in close relationships. Featuring contributions from internationally renowned scholars, the volume is divided into two interrelated sections. The first section considers global and societal influences on romantic relationships and the second focuses on social network and communicative influences on romantic relationships. Taken together, this collection helps us to better understand how external factors influence the internal machinations of those involved in intimate relationships.

Introduction: external influences beyond the dyad Christopher R. Agnew
Part I. Global and Societal Influences on Romantic Relationships: 1. The influence of globalization and technological development on intimate relationships Ça?la Sanr? and Robin Goodwin
2. Social capitalization in personal relationships Robert M. Milardo, Heather M. Helms, Eric D. Widmer and Stephen R. Marks
3. Family relationships embedded in United States military culture Leanne K. Knobloch and Erin C. Wehrman
4. Prejudice and stigma in intimate relationships: implications for relational and personal health outcomes Justin J. Lehmiller and Michael Ioerger
Part II. Social Network and Communicative Influences on Romantic Relationships: 5. The influence of subjective norms on close relationships Paul E. Etcheverry and Benjamin Le
6. Network perceptions of daters' romances Elizabeth Keneski and Timothy J. Loving
7. The new story of Romeo and Juliet H. Colleen Sinclair and Chelsea N. Ellithorpe
8. Third-party forgiveness: social influences on intimate dyads Jeffrey D. Green, Jody L. Davis and Chelsea A. Reid
9. Relationship advice Erina MacGeorge and Elizabeth Dorrance Hall.

Subject Areas: Family & relationships [VFV], Social, group or collective psychology [JMH], Child & developmental psychology [JMC], Psychology [JM], Sociology: family & relationships [JHBK], Sociology [JHB], Communication studies [GTC]