Interpersonal relationships and the self-concept

Interpersonal relationships and the self-concept / Brent A. Mattingly, Kevin P. McIntyre, Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr., editors.

This volume provides an overview of the theoretical and empirical work on relationship-induced self-concept change that has occurred over the last 10-15 years. The chapters in this volume discuss the foundations of relationship self-change, how and when it occurs, how it influences relationship deci...

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Other Authors: Mattingly, Brent A. (Editor), McIntyre, Kevin P. (Editor), Lewandowski, Gary W. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2020.
Subjects:
Interpersonal relations.
Humanistic psychology.
The self, ego, identity, personality.
Psychology > Movements > General.
Psychology > Personality.
Interpersonal relations
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • 1 Relationship-Induced Self-concept Change: Theoretical Perspectives and Methodological Approaches
  • 1.1 Theoretical Perspectives on Relationship-Induced Self-concept Change
  • 1.1.1 Cognitive Interdependence
  • 1.1.2 Self-expansion Model
  • 1.1.3 Two-Dimensional Model of Relational Self-change
  • 1.1.4 Summary
  • 1.2 Measurement of Relationship-Induced Self-concept Change
  • 1.2.1 Self-concept Content
  • 1.2.2 Influence of Relationships on the Self-concept
  • 1.2.3 Summary
  • 1.3 Conclusion
  • References
  • 2 You Complete Me: Antecedents and Moderators of Relationship-Induced Self-concept Change
  • 2.1 Relationship-Induced Self-change
  • 2.2 Antecedents of Relationship-Induced Self-concept Change
  • 2.3 Moderators of Relationship-Induced Self-concept Change
  • 2.4 Directions for Future Research and Unresolved Questions
  • 2.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 3 Influence of Self-disclosure in the Acquaintance Process on Changes in People's Self-concept, How People Feel About Themselves, and How People Feel About Others
  • 3.1 What Is Self-disclosure?
  • 3.2 What Views of the Self Change as a Result of Self-disclosure in Early Interactions?
  • 3.3 What Motivates Self-change Early in the Relationship?
  • 3.4 Research Evidence of Self-concept Change from Self-disclosure in Initial Interactions
  • 3.5 Self-change Through Self-disclosure in Internet Dating Profiles
  • 3.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 4 Commitment Readiness: Timing, the Self, and Close Relationships
  • 4.1 Relationship Receptivity
  • 4.2 Commitment Readiness
  • 4.3 Commitment Readiness and Relationship Development
  • 4.3.1 Commitment Readiness and Initial Relationship Formation
  • 4.3.2 Commitment Readiness, Relationship Maintenance, and Stability
  • 4.4 Relationship Transitions and Changes in Commitment Readiness
  • 4.5 Future Directions
  • 4.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • 5 Attachment Security Enhancement Model: Bolstering Attachment Security Through Close Relationships
  • 5.1 Attachment Theory
  • 5.1.1 Origins of Internal Working Models
  • 5.1.2 Changing Attachment Patterns
  • 5.2 Attachment Security Enhancement Model
  • 5.3 Buffering In-the-Moment Attachment Insecurity
  • 5.3.1 Safe Strategies for Buffering Attachment Anxiety
  • 5.3.2 Soft Strategies for Buffering Attachment Avoidance
  • 5.4 Bolstering Attachment Security
  • 5.4.1 Enhancing Attachment Security in Anxious Individuals
  • 5.4.2 Enhancing Attachment Security in Avoidant Individuals
  • 5.5 Summary and Conclusions
  • References
  • 6 Who in the World Am I? Self-Concept Clarity and Self-Change in Relationships
  • 6.1 Self-Concept Clarity
  • 6.1.1 Self-Concept Clarity in Relationships
  • 6.1.2 Self-Concept Clarity Predicting Self-Change in Relationships
  • 6.1.3 Self-Change in Relationships Predicting Self-Concept Clarity
  • 6.2 Future Directions

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