The Psychology of jealousy and envy
This volume includes chapters from nearly ever major contributor to the psychological literature on jealousy and envy as well as from several creative new investigators. The authors provide coherent accounts of their theoretical perspectives and describe their particular contributions to research in a specific problem area. The book comprises three major sections. In the first, jealousy and envy are discussed as emotions that can best be understood by examining individual emotional processes. The second section focuses on ways in which jealousy and envy can arise from social interaction. In particular, chapters discuss marriage and social constraints on the way individuals choose to demonstrate their envy and jealousy. The broadest perspective is represented in the third section, which covers the manner by which an individual's sense of self determines those social contexts likely to provoke these emotions as well as societal and cultural influences on the expression of envy and jealousy. "The Psychology of Jealousy and Envy" is an invaluable resource for all investigators and students interested in emotions and close relationships. -- From publisher's description
Print Book, English, ©1991
Guilford Press, New York, ©1991