The Sociocultural Context of Romantic Relationships

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.

Brian G. Ogolsky is Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA. He is an expert on how romantic relationships change over time with particular attention to the intersection between law, public policy, and family life. He has won many awards for his scholarship, mentorship, and instruction. He has authored two previous books, which both received international acclaim from the International Association for Relationship Research.