First Published in 1982. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Published in the year 1982, The Psychology of Interpersonal Relations is a valuable contribution to the field of Social Psychology.

This textbook provides an integrated and organized foundation for students seeking a brief but comprehensive introduction to the field of relationship science. It emphasizes the relationship field's intellectual themes, roots, and milestones; discusses its key constructs and their conceptualizations; describes its methodologies and classic studies; and, most important, presents the theories that have guided relationship scholars and produced the field's major research themes.

To understand the influence of industrialization on interpersonal relations, it is crucial to analyze the structural shifts that characterized this period. The rise of factories and mass production methods meant that large numbers of workers were concentrated in urban centers, leading to the emergence of a new social order. The factory system created environments where individuals from diverse backgrounds interacted on a daily basis, fostering new forms of social relationships and networks. However, this proximity did not necessarily translate into solidarity or community. Indeed, the rapid urbanization often bred isolation and alienation as individuals were uprooted from their traditional communities and support systems, leading to feelings of disconnection in the bustling city life. Moreover, the hierarchical structures of industrial workplaces altered the dynamics of interpersonal relations. In contrast to the more egalitarian social structures prevalent in agrarian societies, the industrial era saw the rise of a distinctly stratified social order. Employers and managers wielded significant power over their employees, shaping the nature of interactions within the workplace as well as in the broader community. The relationship between labor and management became characterized by conflict, negotiation, and sometimes antagonism, particularly as workers began to organize for better conditions and rights. The labor movement and the establishment of trade unions not only transformed the nature of work but also redefined interpersonal relations, as collective action provided a platform for workers to unite and interact in new ways, fostering solidarity among individuals who had previously been isolated in their struggles.

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