Perspectives on the Family: Objectivity and Other Challenges in Research and Therapy
One of the most fundamental issues for all sociological and psychological researchers and therapists is objectivity. The ethical or moral dimension of working in these fields is another important concern for those who must routinely tap into the m...
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...
Abnormal Psychology; Introduction to Psychology: Suicide Risk
Fifty percent of people with bipolar disorder attempt suicide at some point in their lives; 20% complete the act. Kay Redfield Jamison talks about her own struggle with bipolar disorder and the sense of helplessness and pain that result. The period ...
Web of Addiction: Behavior Therapy and the Withdrawal from Drugs
Medications used in addiction treatment are almost always used in conjunction with psychosocial therapy that teaches people what triggers their addiction. People discover that they do have a choice, and that by learning different routines and how to...
Children and Violence (Part One)
Dr. Astrid Heger, Director of the Violence Intervention Program at L.A. County-USC Medical Center, talks about the types of cases her program deals with involving violence against children, and how the program seeks to provide these children with an...