Social Support in Couples: Marriage as a Resource in Times of Stress / Edition 1

by Carolyn E. Cutrona

Overview

Social support is vital in long-term relationships of couples. This volume provides a rich understanding of this support system.

Following an overview of definitions and conceptualizations of social support, Cutrona explores everyday acts that communicate caring and concern in dyads, discussing such issues as: gender-related differences; the interplay between supportive and destructive interactions; and high stress levels experienced during chronic illness. She also suggests specific techniques for therapists to use when assisting couples who want to increase the quality and frequency of mutual support.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803948846
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	04/11/1996
Series:	SAGE Series on Close Relationships , #13
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

What Is Social Support, and What Makes You Think You Have It?
Gender Related Differences in Social Support and Coping
Giving and Taking Support
A Complicated Process
The Interplay between Conflict and Social Support
Do Positive Behaviors Really Matter?
In Sickness and in Health
When One Partner Has a Serious Illness
Social Support Therapy with Couples
Future Research Directions

Editorial Reviews

Cutrona (psychology, Iowa State U.) begins with an overview of definitions and concepts, followed by chapters addressing gender-related differences in social support and coping; giving and receiving support; the relationship between supportive and destructive interaction; support in adversity; social support therapy; and directions for future research. Paper edition (4884-0), $16.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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