Recommended Readings
Learning Objectives:
LO 8-1: Describe the characteristics of early romantic attraction and casual sexual arrangements.
LO 8-2: Describe the characteristics of committed partnerships, including the role of sexuality.
LO 8-3: Discuss ways in which gay and lesbian relationships are similar to and different from relationships among heterosexual couples.
LO 8-4: Discuss reasons for infidelity and methods of recovery.
LO 8-5: Discuss trends in intimate partner violence (IPV).
LO 8-6: Identify relationship maintenance behaviors and outcomes.
Learning Objective: 8-4
Beall, C. (2016). Rebuilding a Marriage Better than New. Harvest House.
Description: This book discusses ways to rebuild a marriage after one partner is unfaithful.
Learning Objective: 8-1, 8-2, & 8-6
Johnson, S. M. (2013). Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships. Little, Brown and Company.
Description: Using research, case studies, and therapeutic approaches, the author explains that monogamous, life-long, romantic relationships serve an evolutionary function.
Articles that should be Available via Your Library
Learning Objective: 8-1
Owen, J., Rhoades, G. K., & Stanley, S. M. (2013). Sliding versus Deciding in Relationships: Associations with Relationship Quality, Commitment, and Infidelity. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 12(2), 135–149.
Description: This article explains the cohabitation effect.
Learning Objective: 8-4
Russell, V. M., Baker, L. R., & McNulty, J. K. (2013). Attachment Insecurity and Infidelity in Marriage: Do Studies of Dating Relationships Really Inform Us about Marriage? Journal of Family Psychology : JFP : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43), 27(2), 242–251.
Description: This article explains how attachment insecurity in newly married couples is predictive of infidelity.
Learning Objective: 8-3 and 8-5
McCauley, H. L., Silverman, J. G., Decker, M. R., Agénor, M., Borrero, S., Tancredi, D. J., … Miller, E. (2015). Sexual and Reproductive Health Indicators and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization Among Female Family Planning Clinic Patients Who Have Sex with Women and Men. Journal of Women’s Health, 24(8), 621–628.
Description: This study examined sexual orientation in relation to IPV and reproductive health.