Social Influence on Close Relationships: Beyond the Dyad (Advances in Personal Relationships)

Product description Review 'External influences, such as those rooted in social networks and norms, are essential to understanding relationships. This is an informative and inspiring volume that I recommend to any scientist or academic professional interested in relationships.' Paul A. M. Van Lange, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam'The importance of understanding the impact of social contexts on relationships has never been more evident. This timely collection of chapters offers a diverse and wonderfully rich overview of research programs that take contextual influences on relationships seriously. It's a highly informative must-read for relationship scholars.' Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester'Put together by one of the most prolific, high-profile researchers in the study of relationships, this unique book stands out from the many recent books on personal relationships because of the diversity and unexpectedness of the topics considered … an invaluable resource for understanding relationships … Summing up: essential.' R. R. Cornelius, Choice Book Description This book examines the effects of external factors on the social influences of those involved in close, interpersonal relationships. About the Author Christopher R. Agnew is Professor and Head of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University, Indiana. His research focuses on close, interpersonal relationships and the use of relational models to understand broader social and health processes. Dr Agnew has published and presented his research widely, and has served on the editorial boards for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Personal Relationships (on which he served as Associate Editor). He was the recipient of the Early Career Award from the Relationships Researchers Interest Group of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology and served as President of the International Association for Relationship Research. Read more