The Dark Side of Close Relationships II
The Dark Side of Close Relationships II is a completely new and up-to-date version of the original volume published in 1998, featuring new topics and authors. The volume showcases cutting-edge work on important topics by prominent scholars in multiple disciplines. It sheds light on the paradoxical, dialectical, and mystifying facets of human interaction, not merely to elucidate dysfunctional relationship phenomena, but to help readers explore and understand it in relation to a broader understanding about relationships. As previous Dark Side investigations have revealed, negative or dysfunctional outcomes can occur in relationships even though positive and functional ones are expected, and at the same time, positive silver linings are often found in some dark relational clouds. Such nuanced approaches are needed to better account for the complexity of close relationships. A unique and provocative collection, this volume will appeal to relationship researchers in communication, social psychology, family studies, and sociology.

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The Dark Side of Close Relationships II
The Dark Side of Close Relationships II is a completely new and up-to-date version of the original volume published in 1998, featuring new topics and authors. The volume showcases cutting-edge work on important topics by prominent scholars in multiple disciplines. It sheds light on the paradoxical, dialectical, and mystifying facets of human interaction, not merely to elucidate dysfunctional relationship phenomena, but to help readers explore and understand it in relation to a broader understanding about relationships. As previous Dark Side investigations have revealed, negative or dysfunctional outcomes can occur in relationships even though positive and functional ones are expected, and at the same time, positive silver linings are often found in some dark relational clouds. Such nuanced approaches are needed to better account for the complexity of close relationships. A unique and provocative collection, this volume will appeal to relationship researchers in communication, social psychology, family studies, and sociology.

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Overview

The Dark Side of Close Relationships II is a completely new and up-to-date version of the original volume published in 1998, featuring new topics and authors. The volume showcases cutting-edge work on important topics by prominent scholars in multiple disciplines. It sheds light on the paradoxical, dialectical, and mystifying facets of human interaction, not merely to elucidate dysfunctional relationship phenomena, but to help readers explore and understand it in relation to a broader understanding about relationships. As previous Dark Side investigations have revealed, negative or dysfunctional outcomes can occur in relationships even though positive and functional ones are expected, and at the same time, positive silver linings are often found in some dark relational clouds. Such nuanced approaches are needed to better account for the complexity of close relationships. A unique and provocative collection, this volume will appeal to relationship researchers in communication, social psychology, family studies, and sociology.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415804585
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 08/30/2010
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 472
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

William R. Cupach received his Ph.D. in Communication Arts & Sciences from the University of Southern California. Currently he is Professor of Communication at Illinois State University. In addition to numerous monographs and journal articles, he has co-authored or co-edited twelve books. He previously served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships and is a past President of the International Association for Relationship Research.

Brian H. Spitzberg received his Ph.D. in Communication Arts & Sciences from the University of Southern California. He is now a Professor in the School of Communication at San Diego State University. He has conducted extensive research on topics related to interpersonal communication skills and competence. He has published numerous scholarly articles and chapters, as well as co-authoring or co-editing the previous four editions related to the dark side, and two books on interpersonal competence.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Notes on Contributors xiii

1 Overview of the Dark Side of Relationships Research Daniel Perlman Rodrigo J. Carcedo 1

2 May-December Paradoxes: An Exploration of Age-Cap Relationships in Western Society Justin J. Lehmiller Christopher R. Agnew 39

3 Fairytales and Tragedies: Narratively Making Sense of the Dark Side (and the Dark Side of Making Sense) of Personal Relationships Jody Koenig Kellas Erin K. Willer Haley Kranstuber 63

4 Dark Sides of Computer-Mediated Communication David C. DeAndrea Stephanie Tom Tong Joseph B. Walther 95

5 Internet Matching Services: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Disguised as Attractive) Susan Sprecher 119

6 Affectionate Communication is Good, Except When it Isn't: On the Dark Side of Expressing Affection Kory Floyd Perry M. Pauley 145

7 Infidelity: When, Where, Why Irene Tsapelas Helen E. Fisher Arthur Aron 175

8 Relational Turbulence: What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger Denise Haunani Solomon Jennifer A. Theiss 197

9 In-Laws or Outlaws: The Dark and the Bright in In-Law Relationships Mary Claire Morr Serewicz Rebecca A. Hosmer 217

10 Dark Clouds with Silver Linings: The (Dys)Functional Ambivalence of Stepfamily Relationships Paul Schrodt Dawn O. Braithwaite 243

11 Women's Relationships with Incarcerated Men Susan A. Miller Diane N. Felmlee 269

12 The Meaning of Girls' Social Aggression: Nasty or Mastery? Erin K. Willer William R. Cupaeh 297

13 Intimate Partner Violence and Aggression: Seeing the Light in a Dark Place Brian H. Spitzberg 327

14 Narcissism and Relationships: From Light to Dark Joshua D. Foster Jean M. Twenge 381

15 Living Single: Lightening Up those Dark, Dopey Myths Bella DePaulo 409

Index 440

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