Perspectives on the Family: Macro-Level Perspectives on the Family
The most widely used theoretical perspectives reflect the diverse and eclectic nature of contemporary families. Macro-level perspectives on the family include: ecological theory, which examines the relationships between individuals and social envi...
Perspectives on the Family: Micro-Level Perspectives on the Family
In contrast to macro-level perspectives about family are the micro-level theories. These include family life course development theory, which examines the changes that families experience over time, and family systems theory, which focuses on how i...
Perspectives on the Family: Family Therapy and Research Methodology
For family therapists as well as researchers, the road to understanding is often grounded in one of several theoretical models. The models or paradigms most often used today are based upon research that is considerably more broad-based than was once...
Marriage and Commitment: Early Stages of Marriage
Marriage tends to go through various phases and stages. During the early years of marriage, newlyweds settle into their new positions as husband and wife. The arrival of the first child may be the least happy time in the career of a marriage, a ti...
Marriage and Commitment: Factors That Contribute to Marital Success
Nobody can ensure a long-term marriage, but a relationship based on qualities like compatibility, flexibility, and emotional support has a greater chance for success. It is critical for a couple to remember why they married in the first place, and ...
Marriage and Commitment: Benefits of Long-term Committed Relationships
Couples often describe the middle stage of married life as not better or worse, just different. Being in a loving, committed relationship benefits health and longevity, emotional well-being, sexual satisfaction, financial and career achievement, an...
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: 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: 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.
Marriage and Commitment: Why Do People Marry?
Most people today would say they married for love and the desire to spend the rest of their lives with the object of their affection Historically, however, marriage was an economic bargain, a means of establishing property and power and perpetuati...