Addresses a broad range of established and emerging topics, including theoretical and methodological issues that influence the study of personal relationships; research and theory on relationship development; the nature and functions of personal relationships across the life span; relationship processes such as cognition, emotion, and communication; relational qualities such as satisfaction and commitment; environmental influences on personal relationships; and maintenance and repair of relationships.
Provides information on a wide variety of international topics in marriage and family including adolescent parenthood, dowry, extended families, hospice, relationship metaphors, wedding ring, and work and family.