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Self and Relationships
Connecting Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Processes
by Edited by Kathleen D. Vohs and Eli J. Finkel

This volume brings together leading investigators who integrate two distinct research domains in social psychology--people's internal worlds and their close relationships.

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This volume brings together leading investigators who integrate two distinct research domains in social psychology--people's internal worlds and their close relationships. Contributors present compelling findings on the bidirectional interplay between internal processes, such as self-esteem and self-regulation, and relationship processes, such as how positively partners view each other, whether they are dependent on each other, and the level of excitement in the relationship. Methodological challenges inherent in studying these complex issues are described in depth, as are implications for understanding broader aspects of psychological functioning and well-being.

Pages: 437 Size: 6 1/8" x 9 1/4" Hardbound

"This volume reflects state-of-the art research on the dynamic interplay between the self and relationships. Lucidly written chapters provide textured and pointed discussions on how self-processes influence interpersonal relationships and vice versa. An admirable feature of the book is that it is tightly edited: chapters are interconnected and foster continuity, with one chapter addressing issues that were raised in another. The volume is well planned, comprehensive, and generative. Importantly, it is perfectly suited for scholars in the field; as a textbook for graduate or undergraduate seminars (on self, relationships, or interpersonal processes); and even as a supplementary social psychology text for undergraduates ready for challenging work."
-Constantine Sedikides, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Southampton, UK

"There has been a surge of interest in the interplay between the self and relationships in our empirical journals, but no comprehensive overview has been available. This timely volume satisfies that important need. It presents an impressive set of chapters examining both the influence of the self on relationship functioning and, even more uniquely, the role of relationships in shaping the self. Further, the broad conceptual definition of the self that the authors adopt gives the volume sufficient scope to be used both as an advanced undergraduate text and as a general reference book."
-John G. Holmes, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Canada

1. Introduction: Self and Relationships, Eli J. Finkel and Kathleen D. Vohs
I. Self --> Relationships
Section IA. Self-Regulation
2. The Importance of Self-Regulation for Interpersonal Functioning, Catherine D. Rawn and Kathleen D. Vohs
3. Pursuing Goals and Perceiving Others: A Self-Regulatory Perspective on Interpersonal Relationships, GrĂ¡inne Fitzsimons
Section IB. Self-Concept
4. Narcissism, Interpersonal Self-Regulation, and Romantic Relationships: An Agency Model Approach, W. Keith Campbell, Amy B. Brunell, and Eli J. Finkel
5. Contingencies of Self-Worth and Self-Validation Goals: Implications for Close Relationships, Lora E. Park, Jennifer Crocker, and Kathleen D. Vohs
6. The Inner and Outer Turmoil of Excessive Reassurance Seeking: From Self-Doubts to Social Rejection, Kimberley A. Van Orden and Thomas E. Joiner, Jr.
Section IC. Interpersonal Schemas and Orientations
7. An Attachment Theory Perspective on the Interplay between Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Processes, Brooke C. Feeney
8. Implicit Theories of Relationships and Coping in Romantic Relationships, C. Raymond Knee and Amy Canevello
9. Organization of Partner Knowledge: Implications for Liking and Loving, Longevity, and Change, Carolin D. Showers and Alicia Limke
10. From Altruism to Aggression: Understanding Social Interaction, Paul A. M. Van Lange
II. Relationships --> Self
Section IIA. Interdependence: Overarching Perspectives
11. A Functional, Evolutionary Analysis of the Impact of Interpersonal Events on Intrapersonal Self-Processes, Mark R. Leary
12. Rejection's Impact on Self-Defeating, Prosocial, Antisocial, and Self-Regulatory Behaviors, Ginette C. Blackhart, Roy F. Baumeister, and Jean M. Twenge
13. Does the Existence of Social Relationships Matter for Subjective Well-Being?, Richard E. Lucas and Portia S. Dyrenforth
14. Cognitive Interdependence: Considering Self-in-Relationship, Christopher R. Agnew and Paul E. Etcheverry
Section IIB. Specific Social Interaction Processes
15. High-Maintenance Interaction and Self-Regulation, Eli J. Finkel, W. Keith Campbell, and Amy B. Brunell
16. The Michelangelo Phenomenon: Partner Affirmation and Self Movement toward One's Ideal, Madoka Kumashiro, Caryl E. Rusbult, Scott T. Wolf, and Marie-Joelle Estrada
17. The Effect of Shared Participation in Novel and Challenging Activities on Experienced Relationship Quality: Is It Mediated by High Positive Affect?, Greg Strong and Arthur Aron
18. Self-Regulation in Interpersonal Relationships: The Case of Action versus State Orientation, Sander L. Koole, Julius Kuhl, Nils B. Jostmann, and Catrin Finkenauer
Section IIC. Interpersonal Cognitive Processes
19. When Your Wish Is My Desire: A Triangular Model of Self-Regulatory Relationships, James Shah
20. Succeeding at Self-Control through a Focus on Others: The Roles of Social Practice and Accountability in Self-Regulation, Elizabeth A. Seeley and Wendi L. Gardner


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