Families Today and Tomorrow: Aging in America
Since 1900, average life expectancy in the United States has nearly doubled, going from 47 years to about 78 ears for males and 82 years for females. In most cases, the quality of life has increased along with the quantity, but growing older still...
Growing Older: Aging and the Loss of Independence
In some cases, owing to either physical or mental issues, elderly adults are forced to accept an often painful loss of independence.
Growing Older: Longevity Revolution, The
In the last hundred years, the average life expectancy in the United States has increased by nearly sixty percent. This has been called by some the "longevity revolution."
Family History: American Family Life in the Early to Mid-20th Century
American family life in the early to mid-20th century was shaped by two major events: the Great Depression and the Second World War. The so-called "traditional" American family of the Post-War years was actually a short-lived anomaly.
Fitting In: Socialization Within the Family
Socialization is the lifelong process by which people develop their personalities and learn about their culture. For virtually everyone, that process begins within the family, during the earliest days of life.