Personal relationships across the lifespan (International Series in Social Psychology) - Softcover

Noller, Patricia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 041518648X ISBN 13: 9780415186483

Publisher: Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

Personal Relationships Across the Lifespan presents a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the role of personal relationships in people's lives.
Highlighting areas of special significance and research interest at each major life-stage, Patricia Noller, Judith A. Feeney and Candida Peterson, examine how close relationships develop over time and influence individual adjustment. They explore a wide range of relationships, including some that are often neglected, such as those with siblings, adult children and elderly parents. They also look at alternative family forms, such as single-parent families and step-families, and address important themes such as intimacy, conflict and power.
With insightful discussion of the theory and methods typically used by researchers working in this area, Personal Relationships Across the Lifespan is an ideal resource for students and researchers of both relationships and lifespan development. It will also be of interest to practitioners, such as social workers and family therapists, working with clients with relational concerns and anyone wanting to learn more about the nature of relationships.

About this title

Synopsis

In this text, Patricia Noller, Judith A. Feeney and Candida Peterson examine the nature of our relationships across the entire lifespan. Highlighting areas of special significance and research interest at each major life-stage, they examine how close relationships function and how they influence individual adjustment throughout life. A wide range of relationships are covered, including some that are often neglected, such as those with siblings, adult children and elderly parents. They also look at alternative family forms, such as single-parent families and step-families. Throughout their discussion a number of themes are addressed, including: intimacy, conflict, communication, power and control, and social support. With insightful discussion of the theory and methods typically used by researchers working in this area, "Relationships Across the Lifespan" should be a useful resource for students and researchers of both realtionships and lifespan development. It will also be of interest to any one who wants to learn more about the nature of relationships more generally.

About the Author

Partricia Noller is Professor of Psychology, Judith A. Freeney is Lecturer in Psychology and Candida Peterson is Reader in Psychology. They are all based at the University of Queensland, Australia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 041518648X
• ISBN 13: 9780415186483
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208