Interpersonal Relationships and the Self-Concept
Brent A. Mattingly, Kevin P. McIntyre, Gary W. LewandowskiAmong the topics discussed:
Self-disclosure in the acquaintance processCommitment readinessBolstering attachment security through close relationshipsSelf-concept clarity and self-changeThe role of social support in promoting self-developmentRelationship dissolution and self-concept changeIntergroup and sociocultural factors of self-expansionSelf-concept change at workMeasurement of relationship-induced self-concept change
Interpersonal Relationships and the Self-Concept serves both as a comprehensive overview of the existing empirical research as well as a roadmap for future research on self-change, including a discussion of emerging theoretical frameworks. It will interest researchers focusing on romantic relationships, self and identity, and the intersection of self and relationships, spanning the disciplines of psychology, sociology, communication, and family studies.