A theoretically and empirically rich exploration of universal questions, this book examines the interplay of three distinct behavioral systems involved in romantic love. Leading attachment researchers are joined by proponents of other perspectives, including interdependence theory and self-expansion theory, to review the current state of knowledge in the field. Presented are compelling new studies that address intimacy, jealousy, self-disclosure, sexual behavior, partner violence, and other processes in both satisfying and dysfunctional relationships. Special topics include gender differences in attachment as well as attachment dynamics within same-sex couples. --- from the publisher Critical Acclaim: "This volume provides clear evidence of how far research in adult attachment has progressed in the last 20 years. The authors reveal great depth in theorizing, creativity in the application of methodologies, and a focus on a broader range of variables than ever before. Essential reading for all serious students of adult attachment." -Pat Noller, PhD, School of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Queensland, Australia "Attachment theory is changing the world of social and clinical psychology, and this volume--with its rich general understanding and its ability to offer specific insights into the territory of relationships--is a fine example of the ever-expanding horizons of attachment theory and research. The book builds on the work of Phillip Shaver, who has led the field for two decades and who offers a transforming vision of adult attachment. The reader will find conceptual clarity, descriptions of fascinating research, and clinical wisdom on every page." -Susan M. Johnson, EdD, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Canada Contents: I. Introduction 1. Attachment to Attachment Theory: A Personal Perspective on an Attachment Researcher, Gail S. Goodman 2. Attachment, Caregiving, and Sex within Romantic Relationships: A Behavioral Systems Perspective, Mario Mikulincer II. Basic Attachment Processes in Couple Relationships 3. What Is Adult Attachment?, Cindy Hazan, Mary Campa, and Nurit Gur-Yaish 4. The Evolution of Attachment in Romantic Relationships, Claudia Chloe Brumbaugh and R. Chris Fraley 5. An Attachment Perspective on Abusive Dynamics in Intimate Relationships, Kim Bartholomew and Colleen J. Allison 6. Sex Differences in Jealousy: A Matter of Evolution or Attachment History?, Kenneth N. Levy, Kristen M. Kelly, and Ejay L. Jack III. Interplay between the Caregiving and Attachment Systems 7. Responding to Need in Intimate Relationships: Normative Processes and Individual Differences, Nancy L. Collins, AnaMarie C. Guichard, Máire B. Ford, and Brooke C. Feeney 8. Attachment, Mental Representations of Others, and Gratitude and Forgiveness in Romantic Relationships, Mario Mikulincer, Phillip R. Shaver, and Keren Slav 9. Daily Perceptions of Conflict and Support in Romantic Relationships: The Ups and Downs of Anxiously Attached Individuals, Jeffry A. Simpson, Lorne Campbell, and Yanna J. Weisberg IV. Attachment, Sex, and Love 10. Attachment Styles, Sex Motives, and Sexual Behavior: Evidence for Gender-Specific Expressions of Attachment Dynamics, M. Lynne Cooper, Mark Pioli, Ash Levitt, Amelia E. Talley, Lada Micheas, and Nancy L. Collins 11. How Do I Love Thee?: Implications of Attachment Theory for Understanding Same-Sex Love and Desire, Lisa M. Diamond 12. Attachment-Related Pathways to Sexual Coercion, Deborah Davis 13. How Do Sexuality and Attachment Interrelate?: Goals, Motives, and Strategies, Omri Gillath and Dory A. Schachner V. Interfaces between Attachment Theory and Other Perspectives on Romantic Love 14. Romantic Relationships from the Perspectives of the Self-Expansion Model and Attachment Theory: Partially Overlapping Circles, Arthur Aron and Elaine N. Aron 15. Implications of Attachment Theory for Research on Intimacy, Harry T. Reis 16. Seasons of the Heart, Ellen Berscheid 17. Dynamics of Romantic Love: Comments, Questions, and Future Directions, Phillip R. Shaver About the Editors: Edited by Mario Mikulincer, PhD, Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel, and Gail S. Goodman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California at Davis, Davis, California Contributors: Colleen J. Allison, MA, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Arthur Aron, PhD, Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York Elaine N. Aron, PhD, Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York Kim Bartholomew, PhD, Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Ellen Berscheid, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota Claudia Chloe Brumbaugh, MA, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Mary Campa, MA, Department of Human Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Lorne Campbell, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Nancy L. Collins, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California M. Lynne Cooper, PhD, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Deborah Davis, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada Lisa M. Diamond, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah Brooke C. Feeney, PhD, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Máire B. Ford, MA, Department of Psychology, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California R. Chris Fraley, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Omri Gillath, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California at Davis, Davis, California Gail S. Goodman, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California at Davis, Davis, California AnaMarie C. Guichard, MA, Department of Psychology, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California Nurit Gur-Yaish, MA, Department of Human Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Cindy Hazan, PhD, Department of Human Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Ejay L. Jack, BS, Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania Kristen M. Kelly, PhD, Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania Ash Levitt, BA, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Kenneth N. Levy, PhD, Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania Lada Micheas, MS, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Mario Mikulincer, PhD, Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel Mark Pioli, PhD, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Harry T. Reis, PhD, Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York Dory A. Schachner, MA, Department of Psychology, University of California at Davis, Davis, California Phillip R. Shaver, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California at Davis, Davis, California Jeffry A. Simpson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota Keren Slav, MA, Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel Amelia E. Talley, MA, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Yanna J. Weisberg, MA, Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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