objective: in recent years, interpersonal relationships have become more complex and increasing number of people suffers from seclusion and loneliness. early maladaptive schemas (emss), important cognitive structures, are expected to have a profound effect on interpersonal relationships. the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between emss and interpersonal problems among univer...

The neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) has emerged as a potent modulator of diverse aspects of interpersonal relationships. OT appears to work in close interaction with several other neurotransmitter networks, including the dopaminergic reward circuit, and to be dependent on sex-specific hormonal influences. In this chapter, we focus on four main domains of OT and interpersonal relationships, including...

The main goal of this chapter is the analysis of cyber-attraction: the emergence of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) in the development of interpersonal attraction. According to recent theories and studies, it would seem that not only does CMC support emotional and intensely involving communication between people, but also that it would be characterized by and offer a specific allure, a sp...