ISBN:
9781003258582
,
1003258581
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Series Statement:
The Sydney symposium of social psychology series 20
DDC:
302
Keywords:
Interpersonal relations
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
This edited volume brings together the latest research in understanding the nature, origins, and evolution of human sociability, one of the most intriguing aspects of human psychology. Sociability--our sophisticated ability to interact with others, imagine, plan, and execute interdependent behaviours--lies at the heart of our evolutionary success, and is the most important prerequisite for the development of increasingly elaborate civilizations. With contributions from internationally renowned researchers in areas of social psychology as well as anthropology and evolutionary psychology, this book demonstrates the role of social psychology in explaining how human sociability evolved, how it shapes our mental and emotional lives, and how it influences both large-scale civilizational practices and intimate interpersonal relations. Chapters cover the core psychological characteristics that shape human sociability, including such phenomena as the role of information exchange, affective processes, social norms, power relations, personal relationships, attachment patterns, personality characteristics, and evolutionary pressures. Featuring a wide variety of empirical and theoretical backgrounds, the book will be of interest to students and researchers in all areas of the social sciences, as well as practitioners and applied professionals who deal with issues related to sociability in their daily lives.
DOI:
10.4324/9781003258582
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003258582
URL:
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003258582
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