Read more
Zusatztext Highly recommended. Informationen zum Autor M. Hojjat is Associate Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her research has focused on a variety of topics including love, satisfaction, betrayal, and forgiveness in friendships and romantic relationships. Duncan Cramer is a Chartered Psychologist and Professor of Psychological Health at Loughborough University, England. His research interests and publications include mental health, personality, personal relationships, psychotherapy and counselling. Klappentext Positive Psychology of Love brings together the latest research and theory in the field of close relationships from positive psychology, suggesting ways individuals can have more fulfilling close and intimate relationships, and how these relationships may enhance our lives. Zusammenfassung Positive Psychology of Love brings together the latest research and theory in the field of close relationships from positive psychology, suggesting ways individuals can have more fulfilling close and intimate relationships, and how these relationships may enhance our lives. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Pat Noller Introduction: Towards a Positive Psychology of Love by M. Hojjat and Duncan Cramer About the Editors About the Contributors PART I: Major Aspects of Love 1. The Positive Psychology of Romantic Love Jennifer M. Tomlinson and Arthur Aron 2. Intimacy and Positive Psychology Karen J. Prager, Forouz Shirvani, Jennifer J. Garcia, and Minnotis Coles 3. Friendship, Positive Being-with-Others, and the Edifying Practices of Storytelling and Dialogue William K. Rawlins and Laura D. Russell 4. The Features and Functions of Positive Emotions in Close Relationships Julie Fitness and Vicki Williams 5. From Risk to Pleasure: Toward a Positive Psychology of Sexuality Emily A. Impett, Amy Muise, and Juliana G. Breines 6. Attachment Theory as a Framework for a Positive Psychology of Love Mario Mikulincer and Phillip R. Shaver PART II: Handling Difficult Times 7. Positive Psychology of Love and Communication Brian Asbury and Steve Duck 8. Compassionate Love: What we know so far Beverley Fehr and Susan Sprecher 9. Forgiveness and Positive Psychology M. Hojjat and Brian Ayotte 10. Handling Conflicts Positively Lorne Campbell and Sarah C. E. Stanton PART III: Physical and Mental Health and Growth 11. Self-Esteem, Relationships, and Positive Psychology: Concepts, Research, and Connections Christopher J. Mruk 12. Aspects of love: Connecting, romancing, and caring Brian R. Little and David M. Frost 13. Positive Psychology and Mental Health Jeana L. Magyar-Moe 14. Love and Physical Health Aubri A. Paxson and Shauna L. Shapiro 15. Connecting Happiness to Relational Maintenance: Understanding the importance of fairness Jennifer Marmo and Daniel J. Canary 16. Positive Psychology, Culture, and Personal Relationship Processes Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. and Sarah Ketay PART IV: CONCLUSION 17. Conclusions/Epilogue Clyde Hendrick and Susan S. Hendrick ...
