This series delves into the intricacies of human connection, presenting cutting-edge research and theory on personal relationships. It offers a multidisciplinary perspective, drawing from psychology, sociology, communication, and more. Each volume synthesizes integrative reviews, conceptual pieces, and major theoretical works from internationally recognized scholars. It's an essential resource for understanding the complex dynamics that shape our bonds with others.
Written for academic researchers, students, and health professionals, this is the first volume to review and synthesize the current literature on health and illness in close relationships. The author provides an integrated theoretical framework for understanding the complexities of health trajectories and relationship processes.
Using interdisciplinary theorizing and research about power from disciplines such as social psychology, communications, family studies, and public health, this book is an essential resource for any researcher, professional, student, or layperson seeking to better understand how power operates in those relationships that are most important to us.
We often turn to our friends, family, spouses, and partners for help in coping with daily stress or major crises. Daena Goldsmith provides a communication-based approach for understanding why some conversations about problems are more helpful than others. In contrast to other research on the social support processes, Goldsmith focuses on interpersonal communication--what people say and how they say it, as well as their reactions to the conversations. Her studies cover adults of all ages and various kinds of stresses, ranging from everyday hassles to serious illnesses and other major crises.