Couples in Conflict
Classic Edition
By Alan Booth, Ann C. Crouter, Mari L. Clements, Tanya Boone-Holladay | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
This classic volume provides a solid foundation for thinking about creative ways in which our society can work to prevent or minimize destructive couple conflict and enhance couples' abilities to constructively handle their differences. A common thread throughout is that constructive conflict and negotiation are beneficial for relationships. The new introduction provides an overview of how this classic text is still relevant today.
Divided into four parts, this book:
*addresses the societal and bio-evolutionary underpinnings of couple conflict;
*presents the interpersonal roots of couple conflict and the consequences for individuals and couples;
*discusses what effects couple conflict have on children and how individual differences in children moderate these effects;
*outlines policies and programs that address couple conflict; and
* concludes with an essay that pulls these four themes together and points to new directions for research and program efforts.
This book serves as a supplement in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on interpersonal relationships, couples and/or family and conflict, divorce, couples and/or family therapy taught in human development and family studies, clinical or counseling psychology, social work, sociology, and communications and it is also a helpful compendium for researchers and clinicians/counselors interested in couple conflict.
Editions of Couples in Conflict
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317301233
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317301240
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This classic volume provides a solid foundation for thinking about creative ways in which our society can work to prevent or minimize destructive couple conflict and enhance couples' abilities to constructively handle their differences. A common thread throughout is that constructive conflict and negotiation are beneficial for relationships. The new introduction provides an overview of how this classic text is still relevant today.
Divided into four parts, this book:
*addresses the societal and bio-evolutionary underpinnings of couple conflict;
*presents the interpersonal roots of couple conflict and the consequences for individuals and couples;
*discusses what effects couple conflict have on children and how individual differences in children moderate these effects;
*outlines policies and programs that address couple conflict; and
* concludes with an essay that pulls these four themes together and points to new directions for research and program efforts.
This book serves as a supplement in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on interpersonal relationships, couples and/or family and conflict, divorce, couples and/or family therapy taught in human development and family studies, clinical or counseling psychology, social work, sociology, and communications and it is also a helpful compendium for researchers and clinicians/counselors interested in couple conflict.
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What is Couples in Conflict about?
This classic volume provides a solid foundation for thinking about creative ways in which our society can work to prevent or minimize destructive couple conflict and enhance couples' abilities to constructively handle their differences. A common thread throughout is that constructive conflict and negotiation are beneficial for relationships. The new introduction provides an overview of how this classic text is still relevant today.
Divided into four parts, this book:
*addresses the societal and bio-evolutionary underpinnings of couple conflict;
*presents the interpersonal roots of couple conflict and the consequences for individuals and couples;
*discusses what effects couple conflict have on children and how individual differences in children moderate these effects;
*outlines policies and programs that address couple conflict; and
* concludes with an essay that pulls these four themes together and points to new directions for research and program efforts.
This book serves as a supplement in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on interpersonal relationships, couples and/or family and conflict, divorce, couples and/or family therapy taught in human development and family studies, clinical or counseling psychology, social work, sociology, and communications and it is also a helpful compendium for researchers and clinicians/counselors interested in couple conflict.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Couples in Conflict?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Couple and Family psychology
Where can I read a sample of Couples in Conflict?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317301233
Is Couples in Conflict part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Psychology Press & Routledge Classic Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Couples in Conflict?
Alan Booth, Ann C. Crouter, Mari L. Clements, Tanya Boone-Holladay
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Couples in Conflict is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317301233) and pdf(ISBN 9781317301240)