Perspectives on the Family: Blended Methods for Studying the Family
Researchers aren't limited to using just one theoretical model to study the family. They can use several, and have a wide assortment of methods and tools at their disposal as they gather data. These include surveys, participant observation, histo...
Perspectives on the Family: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research
Research tools and techniques can be divided into two broad categories: qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative research methods usually involve looking at large samples of population. Qualitative research relies on participant observation and...
Love and Loving: Obstacles to Love
There are a number of obstacles that can end a love relationship. When one of the partners tries to control the other, or the couple stops communicating and nurturing their love, the results can be disastrous. Sometimes one or both partners have s...
Love and Loving: Love That Endures
Many relationships seem almost effortless in the early stages. But making the transition from pure chemistry and romance to something deeper and longer-lasting can be a challenge.
Love and Loving: Theories About Love
A psychologist explains his theory about what makes a love relationship succeed; a couple who have been married for forty years talk about why their relationship has endured.
Love and Loving: Making Love Last
Despite the multitude of pitfalls that can derail a relationship, there are things a couple can do to help their love endure.
Love and Loving: Love in Historical Context
Prior to the 20th century, a couple's life together often had much more to do with duty and responsibility than with love.
Love and Loving: Early Stages of Love
The earliest stage of a love relationship is a time unlike any other for many couples, often characterized by intense and passionate feelings.
Love and Loving: Definitions of Love
Therapists discuss the challenge of defining "love"-an emotionally charged word nearly everyone uses, but not necessarily with the same meaning in mind.
Race, Ethnicity and Family: Immigrant Families in the United States
Discrimination based on race or ethnicity is an issue that affects and has affected millions of people who have come to the United States to live. When tension and fear are at their highest, as in post 9/11 America, anti-immigrant sentiment often r...