On-Again, Off-Again Relationships - Navigating (In)stability in Romantic Relationships

By unpacking 'on-again, off-again' relationships, this book addresses the whys, hows, and outcomes of reconciling with ex-partners.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Description and prevalence of on-again/off-again relationships; 2. Differences from non-cyclical relationships; 3. Explaining on-again/off-again relationships; 4. Types and trajectories of on-again/off-again relationships; 5. Breakups, renewals, and in-between; 6. Conceptualizing (in)stability; 7. Practical applications; 8. Research agenda: potential paths of future research.

About the author

René M. Dailey is Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Texas, Austin. She received the Early Career Award from the Interpersonal Division of the National Communication Association in 2010 and the Mid-Career Achievement Award from the International Association for Relationship Research in 2018.

Summary

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive assessment of 'on-again, off-again' relationships. Synthesizing research from communication studies, social psychology, family studies, and sociology, it challenges traditional notions of relationship stability and integrates key findings within the larger field of relationship science.

Product details

• Authors: Ren¿. Dailey, René M Dailey, Rene M. Dailey, René M. Dailey, Rene M. (University of Texas Dailey
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9781108476058
• ISBN: 978-1-108-47605-8
• No. of pages: 248
• Series: Advances in Personal Relations; Advances in Personal Relations; Advances in Personal Relationships
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, Clinical psychology, Health psychology, Social, group or collective psychology