Ami Rokach, Erez Zverling, Ami Sha'ked

The Psychology of Romantic Relationships (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Psychology of Romantic Relationships delves into the myriad factors that contribute to successful relationships. Starting with Intimacy in Romantic Relationships, the book unveils new facets of the complex dynamics underpinning successful marriages. From the pivotal role of communication and trust to the delicate balance of gratitude and forgiveness, each chapter provides insightful knowledge to understand and enhance marital bonds. Furthermore, the book covers additional, essential aspects such as the importance of mutual respect, the role of shared activities in bonding, and the impact of individual growth on relationship harmony. It is a must-read for psychologists, therapists, and anyone interested in the intricacies of love. - Combines theoretical insights with real-world applications - Reviews what constitutes a marriage, including trust, attitudes, and control - Outlines the key factors that contribute to the problems and obstacles in an intimate relationship

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780443313219
• Artikelnr.: 74795661

Autorenporträt

Dr. Ami Sha'ked is a couples and sex therapist for over four decades. He hods a PhD in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Sha'ked was a post-doctoral research fellow at the Rehabilitation Research Institute (1974-1975). Dr. Sha'ked was an Assistant professor of psychology and the head of the Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Psychology at Indiana University-Purdue in the USA (1975-1978). In 1996 he was appointment to clinical professorship of psychology at Fairleigh-Dickenson University in New Jersey, and served as dean of the Psychology Program of FDU extension in Israel. In 1979 Sha'ked founded the Institute for Sex Therapy, Education and Research at Shiba Medical Center served as Director until 1996. Dr. Sha'ked is the Founding Editor of Sexuality and Disability Journal (A Journal Devoted to the Psychological and Medical Aspects of Sexuality in Rehabilitation and Community Settings). Currently Sha'ked is the Dean of the Psychology Faculty at the College of Law and Business in Ramat-Gan, Israel.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction
2. Accurate empathy in romantic relationships
3. Intimacy, the heart and soul of romantic relationships
4. Don’t get list: Love-maps in romantic relationships
5. Attachment in intimate relationships
6. Attitude alignment in close relationships
7. Creating, maintaining and sharing positive emotions: Capitalization of
positive emotions
8. Feeling and expressing gratitude
9. Interdependence is key to well-functioning marriage
10. Marital commitment
11. Respect and its benefits
12. The power to influence romantic partners
13. The willingness to sacrifice in romantic relationships
14. Martial satisfaction
15. Supporting our romantic partner
16. Self-expansion and its effect on martial intimacy and sexual desire
17. The centrality of trust in romantic relations
18. Loneliness: When a marriage does not enhance a sense of belonging
19. The centrality of communication in marriage
20. Accommodating partner’s destructive behavior
21. Casual attributions and conflict in intimate relations
22. Managing conflicts in romantic relationships
23. Locus of control in romantic relationships
24. The effects of emotional regulation on the couple
25. The effects of dialectic tension
26. Narcissism and its influence on intimacy and sexuality
27. The many faces of forgiveness
28. Managing relational stress
29. Maintaining and strengthening the marital relationship