Complete Bibliography & Further Reading
The science behind meaningful human connection
UBConnected2 is built on decades of rigorous research in relationship science, social psychology, and vulnerability studies. This page provides a comprehensive bibliography of the academic works, books, and research papers that inform the product's 10 connection dimensions and 28 modules. Each source is available through Amazon with direct purchase links.
The foundational research upon which UBConnected2's 10 dimensions are built:
1999 • Crown Publishers (Updated 2015)
The definitive guide to relationships based on 40+ years of research in the "Love Lab." Gottman reveals the seven principles that predict relationship success with over 90% accuracy, including the 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions and the "Four Horsemen" of relationship failure.
2012 • Gotham Books
Based on 12 years of research, Brown shows that vulnerability—not weakness—is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change. This groundbreaking work redefines what it means to dare greatly and live wholeheartedly.
2023 • Simon & Schuster
Drawing on the Harvard Study of Adult Development—an unprecedented 85+ year longitudinal study tracking hundreds of participants from adolescence into old age—Waldinger and Schulz reveal the #1 finding: "Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period." This landmark research proves that relationships matter more than wealth, fame, or any other factor for wellbeing and longevity.
Essential texts from the leaders of relationship psychology and connection research:
2011 • W.W. Norton & Company
Gottman's comprehensive look at how trust is built and betrayed in relationships. Introduces the "trust metric" and "sliding door" moments that determine relationship trajectories.
2017 • Random House
Brown explores the paradox that true belonging requires standing alone. Distinguishes between "fitting in" (changing to be accepted) and "belonging" (being accepted as you are).
2008 • Little, Brown Spark
The creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) presents seven transforming conversations that help couples create and maintain lasting bonds based on attachment theory.
2010 • Hazelden Publishing
Brown's guide to wholehearted living, exploring the ten guideposts for cultivating authenticity, self-compassion, and resilience.
Research-based books that translate science into daily connection practice:
2015 (3rd Edition) • PuddleDancer Press
Rosenberg's groundbreaking approach to communication that emphasizes empathy, honest expression, and meeting needs. A practical guide to connecting compassionately.
2001 • Harmony
Gottman's practical guide to understanding and responding to "bids for connection"—the fundamental building blocks of all relationships.
2010 • TarcherPerigee
Applies attachment theory to adult relationships, helping readers understand their attachment style and how it affects their relationships.
2013 • Crown
Neuroscientist Lieberman reveals how our need for connection is as fundamental as our need for food and water, and how our brains are built for social interaction.
Peer-reviewed research underlying UBConnected2's evidence-based approach:
Gottman, J. M., & Levenson, R. W. (1992). Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 63(2), 221-233.
The foundational paper demonstrating that specific interaction patterns (the "Four Horsemen") predict relationship dissolution with high accuracy—research behind the Conflict Resolution dimension.
Gottman, J. M. (2011). Adapted from The Science of Trust, W.W. Norton.
Research on how trust is built through small "sliding door" moments—the research behind the Trust Building dimension.
Brown, B. (2006). Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 87(1), 43-52.
Brown's original research on shame and its role in preventing connection—foundational for the Vulnerability dimension.
Brown, B. (2010). TEDxHouston. One of the top five most-viewed TED talks in history.
Brown's landmark talk that brought vulnerability research into mainstream consciousness, demonstrating that vulnerability is the birthplace of connection.
Diener, E., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2002). Psychological Science, 13(1), 81-84.
Research identifying that the happiest people are distinguished not by wealth or achievement but by their rich and satisfying social relationships—supporting the entire UBConnected2 framework.
Waldinger, R. J., & Schulz, M. S. (2023). The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. Simon & Schuster. Based on longitudinal research begun in 1938.
The world's longest study of human happiness reveals that close relationships—not wealth, fame, or achievement—are the #1 predictor of wellbeing, health, and longevity. "Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period." This research validates every dimension in UBConnected2.
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Note: Some papers require institutional access or purchase, but many are freely available as PDFs.
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