The Sociocultural Context of Romantic Relationships (Advances in Personal Relationships)

Cover
Half-title page
Series page
Title page
Copyright page
Contents
List of Contributors
1 The Sociocultural Context of Romantic Relationships
	Introduction to the Volume
	References
2 Systemic Racism and Romantic Relationships
	Limitations to Existing Relationship Science Literature
	Racial Differences in Relationship Patterns and Effects of Individual Racism: Only Part of the Story
	In Full View: Manifestation of Systemic Racism on Black Romantic Relationships
		Historical and Contemporary Racialized Experiences
		The Cost of Racism on Romantic Relationships: Initiation and Development
		Racism as the Third Person in Romantic Relationships: Maintenance/Functioning and Dissolution
		Racism as Pulling Us Together
	Moving Forward: What’s Needed?
		Conceptualization and Theory
		Consider Measurement at Global, National, State, and Local Levels
		Explore Privilege and Power in Relationship Science
		New Focus on Old Issues: Within-Group Heterogeneity
	Note
	References
3 Sociocultural Perspectives on Romantic Relationships: A View from the East and West
	Cultural Models of Romantic Relationships
		East Asian Models of Romantic Relationships
		Western, European-Heritage Models of Romantic Relationships
		Legal Influences on Models of Marriage
	Mate Selection East and West
	How do Culturally Distinctive Ways of Thinking and Feeling Influence Relationship Processes?
		Independent and Interdependent Models of the Self
		Predispositions
		Partner Perception and Evaluation
		Emotional Experience and Expression
		Relationship Maintenance
	Sociocultural Influences and Relationship Dissolution
		Laws and Norms Related to Divorce and Dissolution
	Couple-Level Factors That Influence the Dissolution of Relationships and Marriage
	Conclusions
	References
4 Gender and Heteronormativity in Romantic Relationships
	Introduction
	Macro Level Trends and Gendered Relationships
	Theorizing about Gender
		From Gender Differences to Gender Roles to Gender Theory
		From Binary Thinking about Gender to Feminist Intersectional Theorizing
		Queering Gender: Beyond the Male/Female Binary
	Analyzing Gender and Heteronormativity: Relational Perspectives
		Gender-as-Relational
		Creative Approaches to Committed Relationships
		Multi-Partner Relationships and Consensual Non-Monogamy
		How Lesbians Queer Gender and Heteronormativity in Relationships
	Future Theorizing and Research Directions
	References
5 Social Class, Neighborhoods, and Romantic Relationships
	Introduction
	Money and the Dating Game
	My Place or Yours or No Place
	Marriage of Equals?
	Too Poor to Divorce
	Gaps and Future Directions
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgment
	References
6 Religion and Spirituality in Romantic Relationships
	Relational Spirituality Framework (RSF)
		Overview
		Overlap of RS Factors
	Global RS Factors and Romantic Relationships
		Formation of Romantic Unions
			Partner Selection
			Cohabitation
			Marriage or Remarriage
			Structuring Heterosexual Marriages
		Maintenance of Romantic Unions
			Marital Satisfaction and Commitment
			Intimate Partner Violence
			Infidelity
		Dissolution of Romantic Unions
			Divorce Rates
		Summary and Limitations about Global RS Factors and Romantic Relationships
	Specific Helpful and Harmful RS Factors for Romantic Relationships
		Helpful RS Factors and Relational Functioning
			Sanctification of Romantic Relationships
			Spiritual Disclosure and Intimacy
			Petitionary Prayer for Partner
			Positive RS Coping
			Summary on Helpful RS Factors and Romantic Unions
		Harmful RS Factors and Relational Functioning
			Sacred Loss and Desecration
			Spiritual One-Upmanship
			Negative RS Coping
			Summary of Harmful RS Factors and Romantic Unions
	Global and Future Challenges
	References
7 The Importance of Work in Romantic Relationships
	Romantic Relationships at Work
		Definition and Prevalence
		Differentiating Hierarchical and Lateral Romantic Relationships at Work
		Differentiating Romantic Relationships from Sexual Harassment at Work
			Sexual Harassment
		Organizational Policies about Romantic Relationships at Work
	Work and Romantic Relationships Outside Work
		How Does Work Impact Romantic Relationships?
			Time Allocation and the Ability to Control Time and Romantic Relationships
			Monetary and Non-monetary Resources Generated by Work and Romantic Relationships
	Romantics Relationship from an Economic Perspective
		An Economic Perspective on Romantic Relationships
	Summary
	References
8 History and Cohort Effects in Romantic Relationships
	Theoretical and Conceptual Considerations
	Cohort and Historic Influences in (Contemporary) Romantic Partnering
		Interracial Partnering and Racial Trauma
		Same-Gender Marriage
		Technological Advancements and Online Dating
	Examining Cohort and Historic Effects in Romantic Partnering: Challenges and Possibilities
	References
9 The Legal Meaning of Sex (and Romantic Relationships)
	Legal Implications of Sexual Behavior and Infidelity in Dissolution
		Having Sex Remains a Condition of Marriage
		No-Fault Divorce in Sexual Violence Cases
	Having Sex Creates Duties between Adults
		Beyond Conjugality Cases
		Parent-Child Relations
			Sexual Relationship and Relational Parentage
			Rights without Obligations?
	Conclusion
	References
10 Romantic Relationships and Traditional Media
	Media: A (Re)Introduction
	Mediated Relationship Initiation: Mate Seeking and Finding
		Mediated Socializing
		Personal Advertising
		Media-Based Matchmaking Services
		Broadcast Matchmaking Programs
		Contributions to Romantic Relationship Research
	Using Media to Communicate within Romantic Relationships
		Developing Relationships
		Maintaining Long-Distance Relationships
		Managing Relationship Disruption
		Terminating Relationships
		Contributions to Romantic Relationship Research
	Using Public Channels to Communicate about Romantic Relationships
		Help Seeking
		Public Declarations
		Status Announcements
		Contributions to Romantic Relationship Research
	Mass Media Consumption by Romantic Partners
		Mass Media and Attraction
		Shared and Divergent Mass Media Consumption
		Coping and Remembering with Mass Media
		Contributions to Romantic Relationship Research
	Media Representations of Romantic Relationships
		Conflict and Relational Aggression
		Sex
		Romantic Themes and Idealized Representations
		Contributions to Romantic Relationship Research
	Romantic Relationships with Media Figures
		Contributions to Romantic Relationship Research
	Conclusion
	References
11 Romantic Relationships and Social Media
	Initiating Relationships
		Relationship Initiation
		Information Seeking, Creeping, and “Facebook Stalking”
	Relational Development
		Social Media Relational Maintenance Behaviors
		Ongoing Partner Surveillance
		Conflict
	Relationships End, Social Media Lives On
		Uncertainty Management
		Relational Curation
		Network Impression Management and Grave Dressing
		Social Media-Related Break-Up Strategies
	Conclusion
	Note
	References
12 Situating Latinx Immigrant Romantic Relationships in the Context of Illegality: Using a Socioculturally Attuned Lens
	Authors’ Positionality
		Bethany
		Maria
	Sociocultural Attunement as Family Scholars
	Cultural Values versus Structural Forces
	The Changing Landscape for Latinx Immigrants in the United States
		From Open Borders and Circular Migration to Settlement and Illegality
		The Production of Illegality, Deportability, and Multigenerational Punishment
	The Effects of Legal Status on Latinx Immigrant Romantic Relationships
		Dating and Making Commitments
		Mixed-Citizenship Coupling
		Dating Violence
		Sustaining Romantic Relationships under the Weight of Structural Oppression
	A Closer Look at Central American Immigrant Romantic Relationships
	Conclusion
	References
13 Romantic Relationships during a Global Pandemic
	Vulnerability-Stress-Adaptation Model
	External Stress, Relationship Processes in Established Relationships, and Relationship Quality (Paths A, B, C, F, G)
	Enduring Personal Vulnerabilities (Paths D and E)
	Variation Across Couples in Established Relationships: Minimizing Relationship Disruptions and Facilitating Resilience
	Pandemic-Related Stress and Relationship Initiation (Paths B, C, E, and F)
	Directions for Future Research
	Conclusions
	References
Index