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The Science of Romantic Relationships

Authors

Theresa DiDonato
, Loyola University Maryland,
Brett Jakubiak
, Syracuse University, New York
Published 2023

Description

Why do people fall in love? Does passion fade with time? What makes for a happy, healthy relationship? This introduction to relationship science follows the lifecycle of a relationship – from attraction and initiation, to the hard work of relationship maintenance, to dissolution and ways to strengthen a relationship. Designed for advanced undergraduates studying psychology, communication or family studies, this textbook presents a fresh, diversity-infused approach to relationship science. It includes real-world examples and critical-thinking questions, callout boxes that challenge…

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  • The 'Is this true for you?' boxes encourage students to compare empirical results with their own experiences
  • The 'In the news' boxes demonstrate how relationship science can be applied to current events and 'Article Spotlights' describe recent innovative papers in accessible language
  • Provides an empirically-based consideration of a variety of different relationship structures and different sexual orientations, showing students how to recognize universalities, while gaining valid insights into relationship variations
  • The 'Research Spotlights' interview relationship scientists about their work and careers, celebrating the many pathways towards studying relationships

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