Social Psychology of Everyday Relationships

Author: Steve Duck / Jiang Xueqing
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is written by Steve Duck, a professor of communication at the University of Iowa in the United States. The original Chinese title of the book was "Human Relationships—An Introduction to Social Psychology," but to help readers better understand the content, we have revised the title to "Social Psychology of Everyday Relationships." The book starts with personal relationships, first introducing common emotions in daily life, such as love, jealousy, shyness, awkwardness, and loneliness. It then explores interpersonal communication, explaining the importance of nonverbal and verbal communication in long-term relationships. Next, it covers family relationships, including interactions with strangers, acquaintances, and friends. Finally, it discusses the impact of relationships on health. The book is rich in content, well-researched, and highly practical, featuring numerous sidebars and charts. It can serve as a supplementary textbook for social psychology while also being suitable for a broad readership. The book holds practical value for political and administrative personnel as well as managers.