Interpersonal relationship

An interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep, or acquaintance between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring. This association may be based on inference, love, solidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment. Interpersonal relationships are formed in the context of social, cultural and other influences. The context can vary from family or kinship relations, friendship, marriage, relations with associates, work, clubs, neighborhoods, and places of worship. They may be regulated by law, custom, or mutual agreement, and are the basis of social groups and society as a whole.

Field of study

The study of interpersonal relationships involves several branches of the social sciences, including such disciplines as sociology, communication studies, psychology, anthropology, and social work. Interpersonal skills are vital when trying to develop a relationship with another person. The scientific study of relationships evolved during the 1990s and came to be referred to as 'relationship science', which distinguishes itself from anecdotal evidence or pseudo-experts by basing conclusions on data and objective analysis. Interpersonal ties are also a subject in mathematical sociology.

Human Relations (journal)

Human Relations is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on social relationships in work-related settings. The journal is published by Sage Publications on behalf of the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations (London). The journal was established in 1947 by the Tavistock Institute and the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Abstracting and indexing

According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2013 impact factor of 1.867, ranking it 7th out of 92 journals in the category "Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary" and 48th out of 172 journals in the category "Management".

References

External links

  • Official website

  • Podcasts:

    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Latest News for: human relations

    Sustainability and governance in maritime challenges: The role of law, knowledge and cooperation

    The Malta Independent 30 Mar 2025
    States are thus confronted with the dual challenge of securing their borders while upholding international obligation related to human rights and asylum ... law and the law relating to organized crime.".

    Got gut issues? Research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory may lead to help in the future

    Oakridger 30 Mar 2025
    He spoke to Friends of ORNL about his pioneering work in using biological mass spectrometry to identify and determine the relative abundances of the gut’s human and microbial proteins (including ...

    Working during public holidays? Know your rights as per the UAE Labour Law

    Gulf News 30 Mar 2025
    ... based on the UAE Labour Law, or raise complaints related to the compensation you receive, the easiest way to do so is by reaching out to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

    Life and times of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya brought alive near Mumbai

    Deccan Herald 30 Mar 2025
    They appreciate the uniquely crafted and excellently curated exhibits,” said Atul Sathe, Public Relations Officer, RMP.</p><p>“The place inspires you,” he said about Upadhyaya, who is ...

    Human activity disrupting ocean CO2 absorption: study

    The Daily Tribune - Bahrain 30 Mar 2025
    Though the amount is relatively small compared to the total CO2 absorbed by oceans, it shows human activity contributes to reducing their “carbon sink” efficiency, the study found.

    The shocking truth about Dr Sargant’s Sleep Room

    The Times/The Sunday Times 30 Mar 2025
    In 1969 Linda Keith was a 23-year-old Vogue model dating Jimi Hendrix ... Her parents were horrified ... Keith refused ... Culture. Books. Related articles. BOOK OF THE WEEK ... the human cost of the biggest medical scandal of our age ... .

    Bismarck seeking nominees for Humanitarian Award

    The Bismarck Tribune 30 Mar 2025
    The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is seeking applications for its annual Humanitarian Award, with a new category added this year ... .

    The End of College Life

    The Atlantic 30 Mar 2025
    Those who plan to study the humanities may have the most to lose ... Another, related problem is that the humanities faculty are already alienated from the grant-funded research mission of the postwar university.

    Pearls of wisdom

    Dawn 30 Mar 2025
    I MAY be one of the few who still loves getting non-work related emails which is the closest to writing letters, something I loved doing since childhood ... “I don’t know what it means to be a human let alone what kind of society we have become.

    The moment I cut my mother off I was liberated

    The Daily Telegraph 30 Mar 2025
    Abuse by relatives has harmed more people than warfare, captivity, terrorism, or any other torment humans have invented ... Rather than being blamed, we should be admired for retaining our humanity despite what we have been through ... Related Topics.

    The award for least supported sketch actress goes to Mikey Madison for this week's Saturday ...

    AV Club 30 Mar 2025
    The book is often fascinating and, if not exactly excoriating, relatively even-handed in portraying Michaels’ strengths and weaknesses as an impresario and (secondarily) a human being.

    Smith: Black bear study forges partnerships between DNR and landowners

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 30 Mar 2025
    The six-pound cubs were actually better behaved than most young humans ... six bear management zones on bear help improve the DNR's bear population model and support decisions related to bear management.

    Upcoming government meetings

    Lima Ohio 30 Mar 2025
    Monday, March 31. • Lima City Council joint Neighborhood Concerns and Economic & Community Committee, 6 p.m., Lima Municipal Building, 50 Town Square, Lima. Topic. Human Relations Commission. Tuesday, April 1 ... Blackhoof St., Room 201, Wapakoneta ... Agenda ... 4.

    BCHC Auxiliary Scholarships for Continuing Education Now Available

    Oelwein Daily Register 29 Mar 2025
    Three scholarships of $1,200 will be awarded to current college students or students of non-traditional means continuing their education in a human health care related field.

    Signs of Human Sacrifices in Bronze Age Tomb Found in Turkey Puzzles Scientists

    Greek Reporter 29 Mar 2025
    The tests showed they were not related by blood and that most were adolescent females ... These findings reshape how experts view Bronze Age human sacrifices, especially in relation to age, gender, and social structure.
    ×