Paper presentations will be grouped by related topics that articulate theory, research, or practice. Symposia offer an opportunity to bring together a group of colleagues who are interested in a common topic. Round tables, poster reports, and abstract submissions that represent the range of program formats in the conference call for abstracts are also invited. Estella A. Martinez , Family Studies Program, College of Education, EOB 207, The Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1231. Ann E. Garwick, Chair The mission of the FH Section is to promote the health of diverse families and their members through interdisciplinary activities that facilitate excellence in family health practice, research, education and policy development.
Topics examining stress and coping from a health perspective are of particular interest.
We invite submission of all program formats that articulate family health theory, research, or practice. Dennis K. Orthner , Section ChairThe goal of this Section is to understand and promote effective social policy development, implementation, and evaluation. The Section also promotes development of family policy theory and research. While proposals related to the theme will receive priority, presentations on innovative research and teaching related to family policy are also encouraged, as are those incorporating family scholars into the legislative process. Finally, proposals focusing on developing family policy theory or research methodologies are welcome.