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Filtering by: Advisor Walker, Alexis J. Subject Interpersonal relations

Perceptions of reciprocity and relationship quality among elderly female nonkin peers

Creator:

Martin, Sally S.

Abstract:

There is increasing recognition of the importance of older adults in providing support to and maintaining relationships with their nonkin peers. Social trends, such as smaller family size, may reduce the role of family members and increase the importance of nonkin peers in providing help to the elderly. Relationships with...

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Dissertation
Causal attributions and the dissolution of casual-dating relationsips

Creator:

Loyer-Carlson, Vicki L.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to understand the role of causal attributions in casual-dating dissolution. Of 88 participants in a longitudinal investigation of casual-dating relationships, 48 completed termination questionnaires. Data were examined for common themes of break-up using Kelley's theory of interdependence. Reflecting concern for one's own outcomes in...

Resource Type:

Dissertation