The Mating Game: A Primer on Love, Sex, and Marriage, Second Edition , is the only comprehensive, multidisciplinary, introductory text about human mating relationships aimed specifically at a university audience. It progresses beyond a psychological or biological/physiological stance and encompasses a wide array of disciplines. This comprehensive review of theory and empirical research takes an integrated perspective on the fundamental human experiences of love and sex. Strongly grounded in methodology and research design, author Pamela C. Regan offers relevant examples and anecdotes along with ample pedagogy that will spark debate and discussion on these provocative and complex topics. New to the Second Edition Freshly presented material, with reorganized text that provides a smoother transition between major sections Reviews of the most recent theoretical and empirical work in the areas of love, sexuality, mate selection, and marriage New information on the phenomenon of ''cyber-flirting'' and the development of romantic relationships over the Internet Inclusion of cutting-edge biochemistry research, including a discussion of cutting-edge research on the biochemistry of passion and affection Discussion of emerging research on non-heterosexual relationships and cross-cultural dynamics Expanded chapters on critical topics and an important new chapter on relationship intervention Intended Audience This text is ideal for upper level undergraduate or graduate students in psychology, family studies, and sociology, who will find this engaging text a valuable tool for course-related research activities, as well as for self-awareness.
Preface Dedication
PART I. MATING RELATIONSHIPS Chapter 1. Mate Preferences Theoretical Approaches to Human Mating Methods Used to
Examine Mate Preferences Empirical Evidence Continuing Debates Summary Chapter 2. Attracting and Courtship Communicating
Romantic Interest The First Date Beyond the First Date: Initiating a Romantic Relationship Pathways to Commitment
Summary Chapter 3. Relationship Development The Sequence of Relationship Development The Process of Relationship
Development Summary Chapter 4. Marriage and Mate Selection Mating Systems Across Cultures Marital Satisfaction:
How Happy are Married Couples? Has Marriage Changed Over Time? Same-Sex Marriage Cohabitation: An Alternative to
Marriage Summary Chapter 5. Conflict and Resolution Conflict Relationship Dissolution Summary Chapter 6. Intervention
Identifying Distressed Relationships Does Therapy Work? Summary
PART II. LOVE Chapter 7. General Theories of Love The Triangular Theory of Love The Colors (Styles) of Love The
Prototype Approach: Mental Modes of Love Summary Chapter 8. Passionate and Companionate Love Passionate Love: A
"Sexy" Kind of Love Measuring Passionate Love The Biochemistry of Passion Companionate Love: A "Sturdy"
Kind of Love Summary Chapter 9. Love Gone Bad: Problematic Aspects of Love Unrequited Passionate Love Obsession
and Relational Stalking Mismatched Love Styles Loss of Passion Summary
PART III. SEX Chapter 10. Sexual Attitudes Beliefs About Sex in Dating Relationships Beliefs About Sex in Marital
Relationships Summary Chapter 11. Sex in Beginning Relationships Sexuality and the Attraction Process Sexuality
in Beginning Relationships Summary Chapter 12. Sex in Established Relationships Sexual Frequency Sexual Practices
Sexual Preferences Sexual Satisfaction Sexual Communication Sexuality and Relationship Satisfaction Summary Chapter
13. Sex Gone Bad: Problematic Aspects of Relational Sex Sexual Dissatisfaction Sexual Aggression Sexual Infidelity
Sexual Jealousy Summary
PART IV. INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES Chapter 14. Maleness and Femaleness Biological Sex Psychological Gender or Sex
Role Orientation Summary Chapter 15. Personality Supertraits Self-Monitoring Sociosexual Orientation Summary Chapter16.
Interpersonal Belief Systems Attachment Styles Rejection Sensitivity Romanticism Summary Concluding Remarks About
The Author References Author Index Subject Index
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