This unique text examines the nature of our relationships across the entire lifespan, highlighting areas of special significance and research interest at each major life-stage.

Introduction. Relationships During Adolescence. Early Adulthood. Relationships in Middle Age. Personal Relationships and the Elderly. Relationships Across the Lifespan: Key Themes and Concepts. References. Index.

Partricia Noller is Professor of Psychology, Judith A. Freeney is Lecturer in Psychology and Candida Peterson is Reader in Psychology. They are all based at the University of Queensland, Australia.