The Cambridge handbook of personal relationships / edited by Anita L. Vangelisti, University of Texas, Daniel Perlman, University of North Carolina at Greensoro, Susan Sprecher, Illinois State University.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Vangelisti, Anita L., editor.

Perlman, Daniel, editor.

Sprecher, Susan, 1955- editor.

Series:

Cambridge handbooks in psychology.

Cambridge handbooks in psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interpersonal relations--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Interpersonal relations.

Interpersonal communication--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Interpersonal communication.

Social psychology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Social psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 910 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

With the field of personal relationships continuing to see significant growth over the past quarter century, The Cambridge Handbook of Personal Relationships stands as a crucial benchmark of the current state of scholarship. This third edition presents new chapters addressing significant changes in techniques for studying relationships and examining recent emphases on technology and diverse relationships while also featuring a fresh analysis of current research foci and applications. By synthesizing theoretical and empirical literature, the work not only traces the discipline's historical roots but recommends future directions, marking an important step forward in improving research and theory on personal relationships. Featuring contributions from internationally known experts who have significantly enhanced relationship research in multiple fields including psychology, communication, family studies, and sociology, it is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners alike.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Feb 2026).

ISBN:

1-009-38191-1

1-009-38192-X

1-009-38194-6