In recent decades, researchers have made notable contributions to the science of mating, love, and attachment. The field now has a better understanding of the biological and psychological processes that underly the formation, establishment, maintenance, and dissolution of pair bonds. Researchers have also continued to put forward theories and measures and use new methodical instruments—including EEG, fMRI, and virtual reality—to advance the science of romantic relationships. They have also progressed with the times, studying the impact of contextual factors— such as online dating and the COVID-19 pandemic—and have paid greater attention to diversity. Thus, the landscape of the study of pair bonds is evolving and creating a more inclusive perspective on relationship science.
As such, this Special Issue aims to showcase new evidence on mating, pair-bonding, and attachment behaviors and processes observed in humans and other species. From short-term to long-term mating, the great variation in mating strategies has opened up important areas of research. Sex and behavioral strategies for mating are varied, and technology has facilitated the expression and investigation of their variation. Mate choice also takes many forms and is influenced by a variety of factors including attraction, age, personality, romantic/passionate love, and culture as well. Courtship is increasingly undertaken in online dating contexts, but still, propinquity plays a role, so it occurs in the workplace, school, and via social networks. Also, how individuals choose to express commitment to their romantic partnerships is shifting, such that many are choosing to remain unmarried and prolong singlehood. All of these areas, and many more, represent rich fields of inquiry that shed light on the very essence of variety in the expression of romantic relationships.
In this Special Issue, we seek to cast a wide net to build a collection of studies that examine romantic relationships through a new lens or build on existing work. Specifically, this Special Issue on love, mating, and attachment will highlight studies that expand knowledge on questions and topics that never cease to captivate and motivate us and which are critical for the propagation and well-being of our species. We welcome papers from all fields that focus on mating, love, and attachment in romantic relationships/pair bonds and that use a variety of methodologies to examine these topics.
Submission deadline: 31 May 2024
Prof. Bianca P. Acevedo
Guest Editor
Mr. Adam Bode
Guest Editor Assistant
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