The Psychology Of Jealousy And Envy

Download or read book The Psychology of Jealousy and Envy written by Peter Salovey and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1991-02-15 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After decades of banishment to popular magazines and advice columns, jealousy and envy have emerged as legitimate topics of scientific inquiry. This volume includes chapters from nearly every major contributor to the psychological literature in this area. From emotional, and cognitive processes that underlie jealousy and envy; to the ways these emotions are experienced and expressed within close relationships; to family, societal, and cultural contexts, the volume offers a definitive statement of current theory and research.