ISBN:
9781441956651
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (326 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
302.2
Keywords:
Interpersonal communication
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Electronic books
Abstract:
This book examines Relational Competence Theory -- the study of traits that allow people to interact with each other effectively -- with emphasis on its applicability to interventions, and examines what is robust and verifiable both in the lab and the clinic.
Abstract:
Relational Competence Theory -- Preface -- Plan of the Book -- Readership -- Contents -- Part I Introduction to RelationalCompetence Theory -- Chapter 1: Background for a Hierarchical Theoretical Framework -- Relational -- Socialization for Relational Competence in Intimate Relationships Is Relational -- Competence -- The Nature of Hierarchy in Theory Construction -- The Role of Models in Relational Competence Theory and Practice -- Requirements for a Hierarchical Theory of Relational Competence -- Verifiability: Linking Theory with Practice -- Applicability to More Than One Population -- Redundancy -- Fruitfulness -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2: Internal and External Measures to Evaluate Models of the Theory -- Internal Laboratory Measures Related to Models of Relational Competence Theory -- Experimental Theory-Free Measures -- Constructive Patterns -- Destructive Patterns -- Problems in Relationships Scale -- Social Information Form -- Theory-Related or Theory-Derived Measures -- What Applies to Me (That I Agree With)? -- Model7: Modalities -- Model1: ERAAwC -- Model3: Settings -- Model8: Likeness Continuum Task -- Model11: Selfhood -- Model12: Priorities -- Model15: Intimacy -- Theory-Derived Interactive Practice Exercises Related to Models of Relational Competence Theory -- Measures External to Theoretical Models -- Conclusion -- Part IIMetatheoretical Assumptions -- Chapter 3: Model1: The Width of Relationships -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4: Model2: The Depth of Relationships -- Description -- Sublevel of Self-Presentation -- Parents, Children, and Youths -- Body Image -- Gender -- Personality -- Situational Importance -- Criminality and Psychopathological Behavior -- Eating Disorders -- Excessive Alcohol Drinking -- Physical Exercise and Sport Psychology -- Online -- Race and Ethnicity -- Social Psychology -- Temporal Perspective -- Work Settings.
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