Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy by Debra J. Mashek (English) Hardcover Book

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This handbook brings together the latest thinking on the scientific study of closeness and intimacy from some of the most active and widely recognized relationship scholars in social and clinical psychology, communication studies, and related disciplines

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The goal of this new Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy is to bring together the latest thinking on the scientific study of closeness and intimacy from the most active and widely recognized relationship scholars in social and clinical psychology, communication studies, and related disciplines. The chapters address six general questions: What are closeness and intimacy? How can they be measured? What are the general processes? What individual differences play a role in closeness and intimacy? What situational factors play a role? Is there a dark side to closeness and intimacy? Each chapter in the Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy follows a similar format so as to provide continuity for the reader. Each contributing author: defines their understanding of the meaning of closeness and intimacy; summarizes an existing program of research and provides a clear overview of a particular theoretical framework; presents a plethora of new ideas, applications, and previously unstated theoretical connections; and provides applicable cross-references to other chapters to further integrate the material presented.What stands out in this volume is its specific focus on the pivotal phenomena of closeness and intimacy. Thus, the book sets off the two topics and, in a sense, establishes it as a substantial sub-area of relationship science. The resulting handbook is more than a simple anthology of ideas. By weaving together arrayed tenets, findings, and applications, contributors have created a compendium of integrated knowledge about these central relationship constructs. Importantly embedded in these chapters are findings that challenge commonly held assumptions about closeness and intimacy. The concluding chapter articulates the places where many lines converge and the areas that will clearly benefit from additional attention. By being cognizant of the links between the chapters, readers will likely be in a position to better forge the state of future understanding. This indispensable handbook will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, and students from a variety of disciplines, including social, clinical, and developmental psychology; family studies; counseling; and communications.The handbook can also be used as a main or supplemental text in advanced courses on personal and/or close relationships taught in a variety of departments.

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This handbook brings together the latest thinking on the scientific study of closeness and intimacy from some of the most active and widely recognized relationship scholars in social and clinical psychology, communication studies, and related disciplines. Each contributing author defines their understanding of the meaning of closeness and intimacy; summarizes existing research and provides an overview of a theoretical framework; presents new ideas, applications, and previously unstated theoretical connections; and provides cross-references to other chapters to further integrate the material. The Handbook of Closeness and Intimacy will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, and students from social, clinical, and developmental psychology; family studies; counseling; and communication.

Author Biography

Mashek, Debra J.; Aron, Arthur

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface. D.J. Mashek, A.P. Aron, Introduction. Part I: What Are Closeness and Intimacy?B. Fehr, A Prototype Model of Intimacy Interactions in Same-Sex Friendships. A.P. Aron, D.J. Mashek, E.N. Aron, Closeness as Including Other in the Self. K.J. Prager, L.J. Roberts, Deep Intimate Connection: Self and Intimacy in Couple Relationships. J-P. Laurenceau, L.M. Rivera, A.R. Schaffer, P.R. Pietromonaco, Intimacy as an Interpersonal Process: Current Status and Future Directions. Part II: How Can Closeness and Intimacy Be Measured?E. Berscheid, M. Snyder, A.M. Omoto, Measuring Closeness: The Relationship Closeness Inventory (RCI) Revisited. C.R. Agnew, T.J. Loving, B. Le, W. Goodfriend, Thinking Close: Measuring Relational Closeness as Perceived Self-Other Inclusion. E.F. Kouneski, D.H. Olson, A Practical Look at Intimacy: ENRICH Couple Typology. Part III: What Are the General Processes of Closeness and Intimacy?C.E. Rusbult, M. Kumashiro, M.K. Coolsen, J.L. Kirchner, Interdependence, Closeness, and Relationships. N.L. Collins, B.C. Feeney, An Attachment Theory Perspective on Closeness and Intimacy. K.D. Vohs, R.F. Baumeister, Sexual Passion, Intimacy, and Gender. H.T. Reis, M.S. Clark, J.G. Holmes, Perceived Partner Responsiveness as an Organizing Construct in the Study of Intimacy and Closeness. Part IV: What Individual Differences Play a Role in Closeness and Intimacy?S.E. Cross, J.S. Gore, The Relational Self-Construal and Closeness. C.A. Sanderson, The Link Between the Pursuit of Intimacy Goals and Satisfaction in Close Relationships: An Examination of the Underlying Processes. E.N. Aron, The Impact of Adult Temperament on Closeness and Intimacy. Part V: What Situational Factors Play a Role in Closeness and Intimacy?X.B. Arriaga, W. Goodfriend, A. Lohmann, Beyond the Individual: Concomitants of Closeness in the Social and Physical Environment. C.B. Wortman, K. Wolff, G.A. Bonanno, Loss of an Intimate Partner Through Death. G. Adams, S.L. Anderson, J.K. Adonu, The Cultural Grounding of Closeness and Intimacy. Part VI: Is There a Dark Side to Closeness and Intimacy?D.J. Mashek, M.D. Sherman, Desiring Less Closeness With Intimate Others. W. Ickes, J. Hutchison, D.J. Mashek, Closeness as Intersubjectivity: Social Absorption and Social Individuation. R.W. Firestone, L. Firestone, Methods for Overcoming the Fear of Intimacy. R.S. Edelstein, P.R. Shaver, Avoidant Attachment: Exploration of an Oxymoron. A.P. Aron, D.J. Mashek, Conclusion.

Review

"Let me indicate my bottom line...it is an excellent project on a key topic with a distinguished cast of contributors....I wholeheartedly recommend it...I found the abstracts strong conceptually. They are not only grounded in relevant theory but also several will help advance it."; -- Dr. Daniel Periman University of British Columbia; "Overall, the book by Mashek & Aron promises to be an important scholarly resource and makes a significant contribution to the growing area of personal relationships....Given each contributor has been involved in groundbreaking research in the area of personal relationships, the prospects of finding important information in this volume seems to be guaranteed....The book would be a 'must have' volume in most researchers' libraries and useful for graduate classes..."; -- Dr. Sandra Petronio Indiana University-Purdue University Indianopolis; "The primary strengths of the proposed volume are that: 1) it is designed to focus on closeness and intimacy, rather than personal relationships in general; 2) one of the co-editors, Art Aron, is extremely productive, competent, and well-known; 3) many very strong scholars with international reputations will be included in the handbook....I personally would purchase it, would advise my colleagues and library to do so, and if I were teaching a graduate seminar on closeness and intimacy, I would adopt the handbook."; -- Dr. Mark Fine University of Missouri-Columbia; "The line-up of contributors is outstanding....The field is growing, and this work should fit and in some ways be a defining book for the early 21st century...I would consider using the book in my graduate seminar in relationships." -- Dr. John Harvey University of Iowa"

Review Quote

"Mashek and Aron have assembled a book that summarizes the central relationship processes of closeness and intimacy. Not only do the contributors offer an overview of a theoretical framework on closeness and intimacy, each chapter contains a plethora of new ideas, new applications, and previously unstated theoretical conntections....highly recommended to anyone interested in the topic." --Metapsychology "... a rich compendium with a wealth of fresh insights, new theoretical connections, and practical implications. I wholeheartedly recommend it...a superb set of contributors, a veritable who's who of the area..." --Daniel Perlman, Ph.D. University of British Columbia, Canada "...a 'must have' volume in most researchers' libraries and useful for graduate classes..." --Sandra Petronio, Ph.D. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis "This work serves not only as an authoritative reference for researchers in social and clinical psychology, but also as a treasure trove of useful facts for relationship therapists." --Neal Roese, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign "I personally would purchase it, would advise my colleagues and library to do so, and if I were teaching a graduate seminar on closeness and intimacy, I would adopt the handbook." --Dr. Mark Fine University of Missouri-Columbia rdue University Indianapolis "This work serves not only as an authoritative reference for researchers in social and clinical psychology, but also as a treasure trove of useful facts for relationship therapists." --Neal Roese, Ph.D. Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign "I personally would purchase it, would advise my colleagues and library to do so, and if I were teaching a graduate seminar on closeness and intimacy, I would adopt the handbook." --Dr. Mark Fine University of Missouri-Columbia

Details ISBN0805842845 Short Title HANDBK OF CLOSENESS & INTIMACY Pages 464 Language English ISBN-10 0805842845 ISBN-13 9780805842845 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 158.2 Year 2004 Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Author Arthur Aron Illustrations black & white illustrations Edited by Debra J. Mashek DOI 10.1604/9780805842845 AU Release Date 2004-02-11 NZ Release Date 2004-02-11 US Release Date 2004-02-11 UK Release Date 2004-02-11 Imprint Psychology Press Place of Publication Philadelphia Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 2004-02-11 Alternative 9780805842852 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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