Marriages & families
Subtitle: intimacy, diversity, and strengths
By: David H. Olson, John DeFrain, Linda Skogrand
Contributors: DeFrain, John D.; Skogrand, Linda
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 656
ISBN-13: 9780078111570
Subjects: Families; Intimacy (Psychology); Marriage; Psychological aspects
Other titles: Marriages and families
Description: "Our goal in writing Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths has been to provide students with information about marriage and family relationships that will help them move toward Mace's goal. We have tried to make the concepts and ideas presented in this book useful and meaningful so students will be able to apply them to their own lives. We hope to help students integrate intellectual ideas and personal experiences, thereby enriching both. Although the text deals with some complex ideas and materials, it is written in a style that is accessible to students new to the field of family studies and to those wanting to learn more about intimate relationships. Intimacy, Strengths, and Diversity"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: Part 1: The Social Context of Intimate Relationships; title: Chapter 1. Perspectives on Intimate Relationships; title: Chapter 2. Cultural Diversity: Family Strengths and Challenges; title: Chapter 3. Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics; title: Part 2: Dynamics of Intimate Relationships; title: Chapter 4. Communication and Intimacy; title: Chapter 5. Conflict and Conflict Resolution; title: Chapter 6. Sexual Intimacy; title: Chapter 7. Gender Roles and Power in the Family; title: Chapter 8. Managing Economic Resources; title: Part 3. Stages of Intimate Relationships; title: Chapter 9. Friendship, Intimacy, and Singlehood; title: Chapter 10. Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together; title: Chapter 11. Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation; title: Chapter 12. Parenthood: Satisfaction and Challenge; title: Chapter 13. Midlife and Older Couples; title: Part 4. Challenges and Opportunities; title: Chapter 14. Stress, Abuse, and Family Problems; title: Chapter 15. Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies; title: Chapter 16. Strengthening Marriages and Families; title: Appendices; title: Appendix A. Couple and Family Scales; title: Appendix B. Family Science and Family Research Methods; title: Appendix C. Contraception and Abortion Options; title: Appendix D. Pregnancy and Childbirth; title: Glossary; title: References; title: Credits; title: Name Index; title: Subject Index