Close Relationships: The Study of Love and Friendship

'Close Relationships' provides a broad and accessible introduction to the study of personal relationships. It covers a wide range of topics which include introductions to the main theories of relationships, lifespan development of relationships, potential health benefits of personal relationships and programs for improving the quality of relationships. Taking some of the key research studies, the author highlights the ways in which ideas have been tested empirically and offers a critical evaluation of current theories and methodologies.