This volume brings together leading investigators who integrate two distinct research domains in social psychology--people's internal worlds and their close relationships. Contributors present compelling findings on the bidirectional interplay between internal processes, such as self-esteem and self-regulation, and relationship processes, such as how positively partners view each other, whether they are dependent on each other, and the level of excitement in the relationship. Methodological challenges inherent in studying these complex issues are described in depth, as are implications for understanding broader aspects of psychological functioning and well-being.
E.J. Finkel, K.D. Vohs, Introduction: Self and Relationships. Part 1. Self - Relationships. Section IA: Self-Regulation. C.D. Rawn, K.D. Vohs, The Importance of Self-regulation for Interpersonal Functioning. G. Fitzsimons, Pursuing Goals and Perceiving Others: A Self-regulatory Perspective on Interpersonal Relationships. Section IB: Self-concept. Campbell, Brunell, Finkel, Narcissism, Interpersonal Self-regulation, and Romantic Relationships: An Agency Model Approach. L.E. Park, J. Crocker, K.D. Vohs, Contingencies of Self-worth and Self-validation Goals: Implications for Close Relationships. Van Orden, Joiner, Jr., The Inner and Outer Turmoil of Excessive Reassurance Seeking: From Self-doubts to Social Rejection. Section IC: Interpersonal Schemas and Orientations. Feeney, An Attachment Theory Perspective on the Interplay between Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Processes. Knee, Canevello, Implicit Theories of Relationships and Coping in Romantic Relationships. Showers, Limke, Organization of Partner Knowledge: Implications for Liking and Loving, Longevity, and Change. Van Lange, From Altruism to Aggression: Understanding Social Interaction. Part 2. Relationships - Self. Section IIA: Interdependence: Overarching Perspectives. Leary, A Functional, Evolutionary Analysis of the Impact of Interpersonal Events on Intrapersonal Self-processes. Blackhart, Baumeister, Twenge, Rejection's Impact on Self-defeating, Prosocial, Antisocial, and Self-regulatory Behaviors. Lucas, Dyrenforth, Does the Existence of Social Relationships Matter for Subjective Well-Being? Agnew, Etcheverry, Cognitive Interdependence: Considering Self-in-Relationship. Section IIB: Specific Social Interaction Processes. Finkel, Campbell, Brunell, High-maintenance Interaction and Self-regulation. Kumashiro, Rusbult, Wolf, Estrada, The Michelangelo Phenomenon: Partner Affirmation and Self Movement toward One's Ideal. Strong, Aron, The Effect of Shared Participation in Novel and Challenging Activities on Experienced Relationship Quality: Is it Mediated by High Positive Affect? Koole, Kuhl, Jostmann, Finkenauer, Self-regulation in Interpersonal Relationships: The Case of Action versus State Orientation. Section IIC: Interpersonal Cognitive Processes. Shah, When Your Wish is My Desire: A Triangular Model of Self-regulatory Relationships. Seeley, Gardner, Succeeding at Self-control through a Focus on Others: The Roles of Social Practice and Accountability in Self-Regulation.
