Stability and Change in Relationships [Paperback]

This 2002 volume presents research and theory on stability and change in personal relationships.This volume presents cutting edge research and theory on stability and change in personal relationships. The first section of the book includes chapters that describe the scaffolding of stability and change. It focuses on various qualities that partners bring to their relationships. The second section emphasizes ongoing processes that characterize relationships. Chapters focus on issues such as arguing and sacrificing. The final section of the volume describes the influences of social environments on stability and change in relationships. Historical and cross-cultural contexts are examined, as are social networks and the effect of technology.This volume presents cutting edge research and theory on stability and change in personal relationships. The first section of the book includes chapters that describe the scaffolding of stability and change. It focuses on various qualities that partners bring to their relationships. The second section emphasizes ongoing processes that characterize relationships. Chapters focus on issues such as arguing and sacrificing. The final section of the volume describes the influences of social environments on stability and change in relationships. Historical and cross-cultural contexts are examined, as are social networks and the effect of technology.This volume presents cutting edge research and theory on stability and change in personal relationships. The first section includes chapters that describe the scaffolding of stability and change. It focuses on various qualities that partners bring to their relationships. The second section emphasizes ongoing processes that characterize relationships. Chapters focus on issues such as arguing and sacrificing. The final section of the volume describes the influences of social environments on stability and change in relationships. Historical and cross-cultural contexts are examlã