The Sociocultural Context of Romantic Relationships

Discover a truly interdisciplinary picture of the diversity of sociocultural forces that affect romantic relationships.

Brian G. Ogolsky (Edited by)

9781009158664, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 2 November 2023

286 pages
23.5 x 15.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.55 kg

'[A] well-written, thoroughly researched, and comprehensive update on the intersection of micro- and macro-level sociocultural forces inherent in romantic relationships. Both novice and advanced scholars as well as clinical practitioners will benefit from the latest empirical findings and theoretical advances presented here. … Highly recommended.' J. R. Mitrano, CHOICE

Embedded within the sociocultural context of romantic relationships are features such as race, culture, neighborhoods, the legal system, and governmental policy. Due to the inherent difficulties with studying large structures and systems, little work has been done at the macro level in relationship science. This volume spotlights the complex interplay between romantic relationships and these structural systems, including varied insights from experts in the field. In turn, more diverse and generalizable research programs on the social ecology of relationships can be developed, helping to facilitate advances in theory. Scholars and students of relationship science in psychology, sociology, communication, and family studies will benefit from these discussions. This title is part of the Flip it Open programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.

1. The socio-cultural context of romantic relationships Ghada Kawas and Brian G. Ogolsky
2. Systemic racism and romantic relationships Antoinette M. Landor and Shardé McNeil Smith
3. Socio-cultural perspectives on romantic relationships: a view from the east and west Susan E. Cross and MinJoo Joo
4. Gender and heteronormativity in romantic relationships April L. Few-Demo and Katherine R. Allen
5. Social class, neighborhoods, and romantic relationships Kristen D. Mickelson
6. Religion and spirituality in romantic relationships Annette Mahoney, James S. McGraw and Jay R. Chinn
7. The Importance of work in romantic relationships Karen Kramer, Amit Kramer and Qiujie Gong
8. History and cohort effects in romantic relationships TeKisha M. Rice and Aran Garnett-Deakin
9. The legal meaning of sex (and romantic relationships) Robin Fretwell Wilson, So Young Park and Rebecca Valek
10. Romantic relationships and traditional media Jesse Fox and Jessica R. Frampton
11. Romantic relationships and social media Bree McEwan and Leah E. LeFebvre
12. Situating latinx immigrant romantic relationships in the context of illegality: using a socioculturally attuned lens Bethany L. Letiecq and J. Maria Bermudez
13. Romantic relationships during a global pandemic Paula R. Pietromonaco and Nickola C. Overall.

Subject Areas: Social, group or collective psychology [JMH]