Leary, Mark R.
Interpersonal Rejection
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195130157
- author:
- Leary, Mark R.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 158 mm X 237 mm
- Genre:
- Social, group or collective psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Interpersonal Rejection by Mark R. Leary is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most potent and distressing experiences people face: rejection. From romantic heartbreak to social ostracism, this phenomenon can have a profound impact on our lives. Despite its widespread effects, research on rejection has been scattered across various psychological subspecialties until recently. This book brings together leading scholars to provide a scholarly yet accessible overview of recent advances in the field. It covers topics such as ostracism, unrequited love, betrayal, stigmatization, and emotional responses to rejection, offering insights into why people are motivated to avoid social rejection and how it affects our behavior and self-esteem. By pulling together the latest research on interpersonal rejection, this book provides a valuable look at the current state of the field and helps establish rejection as an identifiable area for future study.