The Sociocultural Context of Romantic Relationships
The Sociocultural Context of Romantic Relationships
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Embedded within the sociocultural context of romantic relationships are features such as race, culture, neighborhoods, the legal system, and governmental policy. Due to the inherent difficulties with studying large structures and systems, little work has been done at the macro level in relationship science. This volume spotlights the complex interplay between romantic relationships and these structural systems, including varied insights from experts in the field. In turn, more diverse and generalizable research programs on the social ecology of relationships can be developed, helping to facilitate advances in theory. Scholars and students of relationship science in psychology, sociology, communication, and family studies will benefit from these discussions. This title is part of the Flip it Open programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.
- Covers the various contexts in which romantic relationships operate at a macro level
- Provides a unique interdisciplinary discussion on features of relationships
- Showcases dozens influential scholars' research and perspectives
- Highlights and addresses major gaps in the field of relationship science
Reviews & endorsements
'This comprehensive volume propels the field of relationship science forward by addressing the contexts in which relationships are embedded. Chapters cover how relationships vary by race, ethnicity, sexual identity, employment, geographic region, and legal and historical periods, and by doing so bring an understanding of relationship functioning to a new level.' Karen Fingerman, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Texas at Austin
'I couldn't put the volume down. This collection performs a critical service by centering often overlooked social and cultural forces that infuse romantic relationships. Chapter after chapter brings to light the limitations of research on relationships and underscores the need to look beyond the dyad to understand romantic experiences.' Denise Solomon, Distinguished Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Penn State University
'Brian Ogolsky has assembled an outstanding cohort of relationship scholars who bring much-needed attention to elements of the sociocultural ecosystems in which personal relationships are embedded and that constantly push and pull at the fabric of these relationships. Readers will find masterful and state-of-the-art reviews of the literature on personal relationships and social forces such as religion, neighborhood, racism, employment, and social class in this must-have volume.' Chris Segrin, Professor of Communication, University of Arizona
'[A] well-written, thoroughly researched, and comprehensive update on the intersection of micro- and macro-level sociocultural forces inherent in romantic relationships. Both novice and advanced scholars as well as clinical practitioners will benefit from the latest empirical findings and theoretical advances presented here. … Highly recommended.' J. R. Mitrano, CHOICE
Product details
June 2025Paperback
9781009158640
285 pages
230 × 152 × 15 mm
0.411kg
Available
Table of Contents
- 1. The socio-cultural context of romantic relationships Ghada Kawas and Brian G. Ogolsky
- 2. Systemic racism and romantic relationships Antoinette M. Landor and Shardé McNeil Smith
- 3. Socio-cultural perspectives on romantic relationships: a view from the east and west Susan E. Cross and MinJoo Joo
- 4. Gender and heteronormativity in romantic relationships April L. Few-Demo and Katherine R. Allen
- 5. Social class, neighborhoods, and romantic relationships Kristen D. Mickelson
- 6. Religion and spirituality in romantic relationships Annette Mahoney, James S. McGraw and Jay R. Chinn
- 7. The Importance of work in romantic relationships Karen Kramer, Amit Kramer and Qiujie Gong
- 8. History and cohort effects in romantic relationships TeKisha M. Rice and Aran Garnett-Deakin
- 9. The legal meaning of sex (and romantic relationships) Robin Fretwell Wilson, So Young Park and Rebecca Valek
- 10. Romantic relationships and traditional media Jesse Fox and Jessica R. Frampton
- 11. Romantic relationships and social media Bree McEwan and Leah E. LeFebvre
- 12. Situating latinx immigrant romantic relationships in the context of illegality: using a socioculturally attuned lens Bethany L. Letiecq and J. Maria Bermudez
- 13. Romantic relationships during a global pandemic Paula R. Pietromonaco and Nickola C. Overall.
