Aims and Scope of Journal of Social and Personal Relationships
The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on social and personal relationships. It was established in 1984 by Sage Publications, originally in association with the International Network on Personal Relationships, which merged with the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships to form the International Association for Relationship Research. The present editor-in-chief is Melissa Curran(University of Arizona). Less
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Journal of Social and Personal Relationships Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1984 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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