Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-260) and index.

Preface / Valerian J. Derlega and Anita P. Barbee -- 1. What Is the Impact of the HIV Infection on Individuals' Social Interactions and Relationships? An Introduction / Valerian J. Derlega and Anita P. Barbee -- 2. The Stigmatization of HIV and AIDS: Rubbing Salt in the Wound / Mark R. Leary and Lisa S. Schreindorfer -- 3. Social Identity and HIV Infection: The Experiences of Gay Men Living With HIV / Rebecca L. Collins -- 4. Searching for the Meaning of AIDS: Issues Affecting Seropositive Black Gay Men / Suzanna Rose -- 5. Helpful and Unhelpful Forms of Social Support for HIV-Positive Individuals / Anita P. Barbee, Valerian J. Derlega and Susan P. Sherburne -- 6. Helping in Hard Times: Relationship Closeness and the AIDS Volunteer Experience / Allen M. Omoto, Diana Odom Gunn and A. Lauren Crain -- 7. Living Together With AIDS: Social Support Processes in a Residential Facility / Lawrence R. Frey, Jim L. Query, Jr. and Lyle J. Flint --

8. Personal Accounts of Disclosing and Concealing HIV-Positive Test Results: Weighing the Benefits and Risks / Valerian J. Derlega, David Lovejoy and Barbara A. Winstead -- 9. Factors Influencing Relationship Quality of HIV-Serodiscordant Heterosexual Couples / Jan Moore, Janet Saul and Nancy VanDevanter -- 10. Public Disclosure of HIV: Psychosocial Considerations for Children / Lori S. Wiener, Nancy Heilman and Haven B. Battles -- 11. An Eye to the Future of HIV/AIDS and Social Relationships: An Epilogue / Kathryn Greene and Julianne M. Serovich.