Change Processes in Relationships: A Relational-Historical Research Approach (Paperback)

~ (Author), Andrea Garvey (Author), Hui-Chin Hsu (Author), Delisa West-Stroming (Author)

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"By reading this book, one can obtain a tangible advancement in the theoretical understanding of early infant development, with a focus on the social relations we all first encounter with our caregivers." - PsycCritiques Francis C. Staskon

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Just as each person develops from infancy to adulthood, all interpersonal relationships have a life history that encompasses the changes in how people communicate with each other. This book is about how a relationship transforms itself from one pattern of communication to another. The authors present a unique research method called 'relational-historical research', based on advances in dynamic systems theory in developmental psychology, and qualitative methods in life history research. It rests on three premises: that the developing relationship (not the individual) is the unit of analysis; that change emerges from, but is not entirely constrained by, the patterns of the past; and that the developmental process is best revealed by making frequent observations within a particular case before, during, and after a key developmental transition. Looking specifically at the mother-infant relationship, this is a compelling piece of research that will appeal to an international audience of intellectuals and practitioners.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521120683
• ISBN-13: 978-0521120685
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,790,331 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)