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Edited by C. Raymond Knee, University of Houston, Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester, New York
Book: Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development
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Print publication: 08 April 2016, pp v-vi
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Part III - Effective interventions
Edited by C. Raymond Knee, University of Houston, Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester, New York
Book: Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development
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Print publication: 08 April 2016, pp 279-349
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Figures and tables
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Book: Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development
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Part I - Major theoretical perspectives
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Book: Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development
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Part II - Concepts and mechanisms
Edited by C. Raymond Knee, University of Houston, Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester, New York
Book: Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development
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Print publication: 08 April 2016, pp 101-278
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Contributors
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Book: Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development
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2 - Optimal relationships as mutual fulfillment of self-determination theory’s basic psychological needs
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- By C. Raymond Knee, Benjamin W. Hadden, Zachary Baker
Edited by C. Raymond Knee, University of Houston, Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester, New York
Book: Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development
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Print publication: 08 April 2016, pp 30-55
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Summary

This chapter examines how self-determination theory’s concept of basic psychological needs, and the interpersonal processes and mechanisms that stem from mutual need fulfillment, offer a novel and integrative perspective on optimal relationship development. We first present self-determination theory’s perspective on basic psychological needs. We then discuss how need fulfillment facilitates true-self involvement and self-determined relationship motivation, along with their downstream relationship benefits. Finally, we offer an integration of SDT with several major theoretical perspectives, concepts, and mechanisms on optimal close relationships (presented in this volume) to illustrate the utility and explanatory power of this framework.

Preface
Edited by C. Raymond Knee, University of Houston, Harry T. Reis, University of Rochester, New York
Book: Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development
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Index
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Copyright page
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How can we get the most out of our close relationships? Research in the area of personal relationships continues to grow, but most prior work has emphasized how to overcome negative aspects. This volume demonstrates that a good relationship is more than simply the absence of a bad relationship, and that establishing and maintaining optimal relationships entails enacting a set of processes that are distinct from merely avoiding negative or harmful behaviors. Drawing on recent relationship science to explore issues such as intimacy, attachment, passion, sacrifice, and compassionate goals, the essays in this volume emphasize the positive features that allow relationships to flourish. In doing so, they integrate several theoretical perspectives, concepts, and mechanisms that produce optimal relationships. The volume also includes a section on intensive and abbreviated interventions that have been empirically validated to be effective in promoting the positive features of close relationships.

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