"Three distinctive themes have guided our efforts in writing this book, and they are woven throughout the text.
... 36,63, 72, 226, 240, 257, 274, 275,291, 372, 403 McHugh, Maureen C., 59,400 McIntosh, Peggy, 61 McIntyre, Matthew H., 64b, 71 McKay, Alexander, 105 McKenry, Patrick C., 159,401, 406 McKinley, Jesse, 166b McLanahan, Sara S., 43, 143, ...
The use of secular research to compliment sacred truths about family life is a unique feature of this volume, with contributions from more than 50 strong family scholars who also cherish their faith.
Using a bioecological framework, the book reveals how families are shaped by multiple influences, from biological to cultural, that interact with one another.
This text combines the most current research with an emphasis on family background and diversity. Each chapter concludes with a section on public policy and critical-thinking questions.
Contemporary American marriages and families vary greatly in structure, dynamics, and cultural heritage. Thus, discussions of gender roles, social class, race, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation are integrated throughout this book.
... C. , 206 Etzioni , A. , 281 Evans , E. , 453 Evans , L. , 74 F Dobson , C. , 437 Doherty , W. J. , 414 Doka , K. , 444 , 494 Doll , E. R. , 439 Doll , L. , 172 , 175 Dollahite , D. C. , 420 Donnelly , B. W. , 292 Donnelly , D. , 364 ...
To enhance teaching and student learning, an updated AWARE (Awareness of Attitudes and Relationships Expectations) Online computerized assessment contains 15 categories that match the chapters of the book.
This book challenges readers to become involved in a direct way in examining their personal belief systems and societal views of the many diverse forms that marriages and families have...
In a study of 3,432 adults, it was found that 19 percent of women versus 54 percent of men reported thinking about sex several times a day (Michael, Gagnon & Kolata, 1994). Love and Robinson (2012) provide an overview of studies that ...