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Courtship



June 1992 | 142 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
This fascinating volume focuses on courtship, paying particular attention to the differences between relationship and courtship development and deterioration.

The authors describe factors that affect the later course of marriage, trace historical roots of courtship, discuss models of courtship that have guided research in this area and examine circumstantial factors that discriminate between stable and unstable premarital relationships. They also explore the `dark side' of courtship - violence between dating partners - and reveal the processes involved in the dissolution phase of premarital relationships. The volume concludes with a look at the future of courtship as an institution and suggestions for further research.

 
Introduction
The Importance of Courtship

 
 
The History of Courtship
 
Stage and Interpersonal Process Models of Courtship
 
Factors Predicting Premarital Relationship Stability
 
Courtships in Crisis
 
Future Perspectives on Courtship

Rodney M. Cate

Sally A. Lloyd

Sally Lloyd Title: Professor Co-Chair, Department of Teacher Education Scholarly Interests: Dr. Lloyd's research interests include family/school collaboration and violence against women More About Author

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ISBN: 9780803937086
$218.00