Affectionate Communication in Close Relationships

The expression of affection is crucial for developing and maintaining close relationships, with research from various disciplines highlighting its benefits. Lack of affection can lead to relational deterioration, while excessive affection can be harmful. Understanding the social and cultural influences on affection exchange and developing effective measurement models are important areas for future research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 293 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The expression of affection holds immense significance in the development and maintenance of close relationships. It is a common practice among individuals to utilize affectionate gestures as a means to initiate or accelerate the progression of relationships. Conversely, the absence of affection in established relationships often leads to a decline in the quality of the relationship. This text delves into the scientific research conducted within the disciplines of communication, social and clinical psychology, family studies, psychophysiology, sociology, nursing, and behavioral health, focusing on affection exchange. The primary objective is to examine the individual and relational benefits associated with affectionate behavior, as well as the significant detriments linked to insufficient affection. Additionally, the text explores the risks associated with expressing affection and discusses the primary social and cultural influences on affection exchange. Furthermore, it critically evaluates existing theories and measurement models and provides suggestions for future empirical research in this field.

The expression of affection holds immense significance in the development and maintenance of close relationships. It is a common practice among individuals to utilize affectionate gestures as a means to initiate or accelerate the progression of relationships. Conversely, the absence of affection in established relationships often leads to a decline in the quality of the relationship. This text delves into the scientific research conducted within the disciplines of communication, social and clinical psychology, family studies, psychophysiology, sociology, nursing, and behavioral health, focusing on affection exchange. The primary objective is to examine the individual and relational benefits associated with affectionate behavior, as well as the significant detriments linked to insufficient affection. Additionally, the text explores the risks associated with expressing affection and discusses the primary social and cultural influences on affection exchange. Furthermore, it critically evaluates existing theories and measurement models and provides suggestions for future empirical research in this field.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108456210