Hurt feelings theory, research, and applications in intimate relationships

Hurt feelings are universal and are present in human beings as well as in animals. These feelings are usually avoided by human beings and overlooked by the scientific and professional mental health communities. Yet, if unresolved and not shared with loved ones and professionals, they tend to fester...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: L'Abate, Luciano, 1928- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2011.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009797988906719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The nature of hurt feelings: what is intimacy?
  • Hurts: the avoided feelings
  • The origins of hurt feelings
  • The developmental socialization of hurt feelings
  • Hurt feelings in the family
  • The discovery of hurt feelings: the pioneers
  • Biological processes underlying hurt feelings: with special attention to neural mechanisms
  • Gender and individual differences in hurt feelings
  • Cultural differences in hurt feelings
  • The psychopathology of hurt feelings: influences on physical and mental health
  • Sharing social support: self-help, health promotion, and prevention of mental illness
  • Psychotherapy: sharing hurt feelings and fears of being hurt
  • Hurt feelings: a construct in search of a theory.