Readings in Family Theory [Paperback]

Readings in Family Theory is an anthology of classic and contemporary articles that provides a context for student learning by demonstrating how theory fits into the overall process of scientific research on families. The book provokes student interest in theory by providing examples of the scholarly application of family theory to compare how people use similar processes in everyday life. Using this contextual orientation, the selected readings examine nine prevalent theoretical perspectives from both family and human development sciences.

 

Readings in Family Theory is an anthology of classic and contemporary articles that provides a context for student learning by demonstrating how theory fits into the overall process of scientific research on families. The book provokes student interest in theory by providing examples of the scholarly application of family theory to compare how people use similar processes in everyday life. Using this contextual orientation, the selected readings examine nine prevalent theoretical perspectives from both family and human development sciences.

 

Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Theory: What It Is and Why It Is Important
Notable Differences Between Everyday Life and Family Research
Example of Theory Building and the Research Process
Defining Family?
Issues for Your Consideration
Further Reading
2. Family Life Course Theory
The Readings
Issues for Your Consideration
Further Reading
Involuntary celibacy: A life course analysis - Donnelly, Burgess, Anderson, Davis, & Dillard, 2001
Life course transitions, thelÓK