Books in the Advances in Personal Relationships series

This book draws together a wide range of developments in the study of marital interaction. The book should be of great interest both to those who study couple interaction, and to those who work with couples to help them resolve their differences, and improve their communication.

Originally published in 2001, this volume brings together scholars from a variety of disciplines whose work focuses on the interplay of attribution processes and communication behavior in close relationships. The book shows ways in which diverse scholarly perspectives can blend to provide insight into areas of common interest.

This 2002 volume examines stability and change in personal relationships. The first section of the book includes chapters that describe the 'scaffolding' of stability and change. The second section emphasizes ongoing processes that characterize relationships. Finally the volume describes the influences of social environments on stability and change in relationships.