Psychology of Secrets

AvAnita E. Kelly

Inbunden, Engelska, 2002

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Beskrivning

The public revelation of what were once considered extremely private matters is becoming a new social norm. Has this movement toward openness gone too far? Are there negative consequences to revealing secrets? When and why is it helpful to reveal secrets? What can be done to alleviate the burden of secrecy? Will the anguish of keeping a secret pass in time? What factors should enter into deciding to reveal a secret? This book addresses these questions.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2002-01-31
Mått:155 x 235 x 21 mm
Vikt:586 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Springer Series in Social Clinical Psychology
Antal sidor:263
Upplaga:2002
Förlag:Springer Science+Business Media
ISBN:9780306466571

Utforska kategorier

Socialpsykologi och gruppsykologi inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Recensioner i media

From the reviews: "This book comprehensively delves into the psychological positives and negatives of revealing ones personal secrets. [...] The author is a credible researcher and educator, and her expertise is evident. A comprehensive understanding of the inner working of secrets is provided. Readers are given new insights into why we reveal our deepest and most hidden thoughts. Highlights include the basic definition of secrecy, problems that lead to secrecy, and secrecy in psychotherapy. I especially enjoyed the chapter on the health benefits of revealing. This book is worthwhile to read and review and will be of value to social and clinical psychologists. Despite the cost, I see it possibly as a supplementary text for advanced graduate level psychology courses. This book is recommended for those seeking strong research on the psychology of secrets." (Nicholas Greco IV, M.S. Abbott Laboratories) "Anyone interested in the nature of communication in friendships, intimate relationships, or psychotherapy will find the author's many insights both edifying and useful. Highly recommended for readers at all levels." (Choice, September 2002)

Innehållsförteckning

1 The Nature of Secrecy.- 2 Individual Differences in Secret Keeping.- 3 Why Secrecy Is Linked to Problems.- 4 Health Benefits of Revealing.- 5 What Is It about Revealing Secrets That Is Beneficial?.- 6 Secrecy and Openness in Psychotherapy.- 7 Why Openness May Not Be Therapeutic: A Self-Presentational View of Psychotherapy.- 8 Dilemmas to Revealing Secrets and the Role of the Confidant.- 9 When to Reveal Personal Secrets in a Particular Relationship.- References.