ISBN:
9780197655504
Language:
English
Pages:
pages cm
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Modern relationships
DDC:
302
Keywords:
Interpersonal relations
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Friendship Psychological aspects
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Intimacy (Psychology)
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PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family
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Social, group or collective psychology
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Sociology: family & relationships
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Sozialpsychologie
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Soziologie: Familie und Beziehungen
Abstract:
"The landscape of our close interpersonal relationships looks significantly different in the 21st Century. Cultural, political, and legal changes have to some degree formed this landscape. For example, many adults choose to remain single, or get married much later in life, in their late 30s or even 40s. Online dating and cohabitation prior to or even instead of marriage have become more readily accepted and the norm rather than an exception. The nature and significance of our intimate relationships have significantly changed as well. Our friendships, on display on social media, have gained special importance in our lives. Issues surrounding gender identity and equity, as well as sexual orientation have also loomed large in the last few decades. With the help of technology, more couples, including same-sex couples, are now able to become parents. From same-sex to open and polyamorous marriages, our society has witnessed important changes in how we define and perceive some of our most important close relationships. The dissolution and reformation of partnerships and families are also important to understand in an age when divorce and step families are common. The formation of families through adoption, whether domestic or international, raises questions of identity and successful parenting"--
Abstract:
Over the course of the last few decades, the nature of close personal relationships has evolved dramatically. More and more people choose to marry in their 30s and 40s, meaning that an unprecedented number of people start families later in life than ever. Around the world, more cultures are embracing nontraditional lifestyles, ranging from cohabitation prior to marriage to polyamory. Many regions have grown more accepting of diverse gender and sexual orientations, and as a result, the image of what a family is, who has one, and at what age it is acceptable to start one all look very different from previous generations. Even our friendships have evolved, with technology bridging physical and interpersonal distances in previously impossible ways. This volume compiles the latest research and theory on close relationships in the twenty-first century from multi-disciplinary and international perspectives with the intent of taking stock of the cultural, political, and legal changes that have shaped the relationship landscape. Some of the important shifts that are captured are the rise of singlehood, online dating, and cohabitation, the new importance of social media, marriage equality, and changes in gender norms. New ways of forming families and unions via adoption, assisted reproduction, and remarriage are also covered, as well as coupling across cultural, racial, religious, and national lines.Knitting together a diverse pool of international expertise, this book synthesizes a truly modern take on close personal relationships in the twenty-first century
Description / Table of Contents:
Foreword Elaine Hatfield and Richard L. Rapson Introduction: Modern Relationships of the 21st Century Mahzad Hojjat and Anne Moyer I. Dating in the 21st Century 1. Ideal Partner Characteristics in the 21st Century: What Are We Looking For? Claudia C. Brumbaugh and Jaclyn K. Doherty 2. Online or In-Person: How Do We Find Our Ideal Partner? Kathryn Coduto 3. Cohabitation vs. Marriage: Understanding Young Adults' Preference for Cohabitation in the 21st Century Sharon Sassler 4. Being Single in the 21st Century: Reasons and Consequences Elyakim Kislev II. Marriage in the 21st Century 5. Modern Marital Satisfaction: Are We Expecting Too Much? Daniel Perlman and Rowland S. Miller 6. Equity and Gender Roles in Marriage: Are We Finally Equal? Grace M. Wetzel and Diana T. Sanchez 7. What is a Marriage?: The Rise of More Diverse Unions Rhonda N. Balzarini, Karen L. Blair, and Marissa Walter 8. Marriage and Culture Around the World: Marrying Someone from a Different Race, Religion, or Nationality Stanly O. Gaines, Jr. 9. Conscious Uncoupling: Divorce in the 21st Century Abdullah S. Salehuddin, Tamara D. Afifi, and Jade Salmon III. Gender and Sexuality in the 21st Century 10. Sexuality in the 21st Century: A Feminist and Queer Theoretical Perspective on Sex and Sexuality in Emerging Adulthood Jasna Jovanovic and Jean Calterone Williams 11. Who Do We Love?: Shifts in Attitudes about Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Same-Sex Relationships Karen L. Blair, Erin L. Courtice, and Rhea Ashley Hoskin IV. Friendship in the 21st Century 12. Modern Friendships: Mixing Multiple Media and Affordances when Communicating with Friends Kelly Sweeney, Daniel A. Lee, and Andrew High 13. The New and Significant Role of Friendship in the 21st Century Emily T. Beauparlant, Mahzad Hojjat, Nicole Melancon, and Laura V. Machia 14. Friendship in the Time of COVID-19 Mahzad Hojjat, Anne Moyer, Sydney Brake, Brady D. Nelson, Lauren L. Richmond, Jessica L. Schleider, and Bonita London 15. Diverse Friendships: Formation, Maintenance, and Benefits J. Nicole Shelton, Kate M. Turetsky, Yeji Park, and Lindsey Eikenburg V. Families in the 21st Century 16. Adoption and Relationships in the 21st Century Ellen E. Pinderhughes, Seungmi M. Lee, and Madeline C. Smith 17. Communication and Resilience in Stepfamilies: Talking Close Relationships with Parents, Siblings, and Family Members into Being Dawn O. Braithwaite and Bailey M. Oliver-Blackburn 18. Technology-Assisted Parenthood and Modern Families in the 21st Century Sofia Gameiro VI. Current Trends in Health and Close Relationships in the 21st Century 19. Relationships and Health Anne Moyer, K. Olivia Mock, and Rose Martillotti 20. Close Relationships and Mental HealthCharlotte R. Esplin, S. Gabe Hatch, and Scott R. Braithwaite Conclusion /Epilogue Art Aron
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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