Dating and mating in a techno-driven world : understanding how technology is helping and hurting relationships / Rachel Hoffman.
| Author/creator | Hoffman, Rachel author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Santa Barbara, California : Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018] |
| Description | 1 online resource (x, 189 pages) : illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Series | Sex, love, and psychology Sex, love, and psychology. ^A700138 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Why won't he text me? -- Can you put down your phone, please? -- Techno-jealousy, affairs, and porn -- Social media, expectations, and reality -- Dating apps and the swiping phenomenon -- Sexting -- The new long distance -- Choices, choices, choices -- Ghosting and cushioning -- How parents can support their children -- Final thoughts, tips, and strategies -- Addendum: lesson plan -- Notes -- Index. |
| Abstract | This book explains how technology plays a role in creating conflict or additional anxiety and discloses techniques to help individuals gain confidence or strengthen their personal relationships. It explores dating in our 21st-century world, providing information for anyone who is dating or seeking a long-term relationship. It serves as a clinical guide for therapists who want to learn how to treat individuals and especially couples presenting an issue related to technology. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 05, 2018). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Hoffman, Rachel. Dating and mating in a techno-driven world. Santa Barbara : Praeger, [2018] 9781440857324 |
| LCCN | 2017061132 |
| ISBN | 9781440857331 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1440857334 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | (alkaline paper) |
| ISBN | (alkaline paper) |
| ISBN | 9798216071914 Electronic book (EPUB format) |
| Stock number | 809315FA-4C53-475F-9FC5-228FF35E638A OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |