A hypothesized need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships is
evaluated in light of the empirical literature. The need is for frequent, nonaversive …

The purpose of this article is to determine whether the positive association between social
support and well-being is attributable more to an overall beneficial effect of support (main-or …

What is happiness? Why are some people happier than others? This new edition of The
Psychology of Happiness provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of research …

Die Fragebogen-Methode ist ein universell anpassungsfähiges Verfahren zur Erfassung von
Persönlichkeitseigenschaften, sozialen Einstellungen und Einstellungen zur eigenen …

Common maxims about beauty suggest that attractiveness is not important in life. In contrast,
both fitness-related evolutionary theory and socialization theory suggest that attractiveness …

Meta-analysis was used to examine findings in 2 related areas: experimental research on
the physical attractiveness stereotype and correlational studies of characteristics associated …

Describes everyday experience methods from both conceptual and practical vantage points.
The chapter begins with a conceptual rationale, covering the paradigm's special perspective …

There are pervasive sex differences in psychological and physical well-being, many of
which can be linked to the differential socialization of men and women. Numerous studies …

Incorporating the most up-to-date literature in sociology, psychoanalysis, psychology, and
communication, this book provides an exhaustive synthesis of theoretical, empirical, and …

In recent years, much interest has focused on delineating and contrasting specific functions
of social relationships that contribute to psychological well-being. Five studies contrasted the …