Parents and Children.: Changes in Childcare
In many families today, the job of childcare has been farmed out. While some see this as a source of serious family problems, others contend the impact of outside-the-home childcare has been mostly positive. Still, man..
Parents and Children.: Gay and Lesbian Parenting
Profile of "Our Family Coalition," an organization that serves families with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members in the San Francisco Bay area.
Parents and Children.: Parental Influence on Children
Parents usually exert a greater influence on their children than any other single factor. They serve as role models, communicate values, and shape the child's experiences.
Parents and Children.: Parenting and Adolescence
Adolescence is the stage of life between childhood and adulthood. It is often a time of great confusion and conflicting emotions, both for adolescents and their parents.
Parents and Children.: Parenting and Social Class
A family's social class is one of the factors that shapes the relationship between parents and children. In addition, there is frequently a link between social class and the kind of values and behaviors parents teach t..
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, p..
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 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 betwee..
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 t..
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 ..