Book chapter
Divorce and Dissolution of Romantic Relationships: Stage Models and Their Limitations
Handbook of Divorce and Relationship Dissolution, pp.239-256
Psychology Press
2006
DOI: 10.4324/9781315820880-21
Abstract
Once formed, relationships do not simply exist or continue at a given level. Instead, they are
always changing and evolving. In this chapter we consider relational change, focusing particularly on change associated with what has been labeled relational dissolution, termination,
breakup, and ending. The fact that this change has been labeled suggests that there are specific,
identifiable, and definable characteristics that allow individuals to point to this as a particular relational phenomenon. The recognition of potential commonalties associated with this
relational change coupled with the social implications associated with divorce have made the
understanding and modeling of relational dissolution important tasks for researchers.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Divorce and Dissolution of Romantic Relationships: Stage Models and Their Limitations
- Creators
- Stephanie S RollieSteve Duck - University of Iowa, Rhetoric
- Contributors
- Mark A. Fine (Editor)John H. Harvey (Editor)
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Handbook of Divorce and Relationship Dissolution, pp.239-256
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- DOI
- 10.4324/9781315820880-21
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2006
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences; Rhetoric
- Record Identifier
- 9984397945402771
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