Courtship and Marriage and the Changing American Family
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Copyright: 2020
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Courtship & Marriage and the Changing American Family provides an overview of topics related to dating, marriage, and family dynamics. Current research and findings are discussed and reviewed to shed light on contemporary issues facing families. Past studies are also used for context in an attempt to show how dynamic societal issues can be and how this impacts family life. This text was created to provide students a concise learning tool to augment their ability to succeed in related courses. The goal is for students to participate in active learning and acquire knowledge and skills related to family life and relationships. As this is a subject we can all relate to, an informative and helpful guide to navigating complex relationships was the influential factor in this book’s creation. Throughout the text, skills and techniques will be offered to assist readers in overcoming conflict and communication barriers in order to create satisfying and healthy relationships.
About the Author
Chapter 1: Introduction to Family and Relationships
Chapter 2: Singlehood
Chapter 3: The Role of Gender in Relationships
Chapter 4: Attachment in Relationships
Chapter 5: Attraction
Chapter 6: Defining Love
Chapter 7: Power in Relationships
Chapter 8: Communication
Chapter 9: Sex
Chapter 10: Family Planning
Chapter 11: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Chapter 12: Parent-Child Relationships and Dynamics
Chapter 13: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Families
Chapter 14: Work and Family
Chapter 15: Conflict
Chapter 16: Family Violence
Chapter 17: Divorce, Remarriage, Step-Parenting
Chapter 18: Relationship Satisfaction and Repair
References
Lauren Kelly received her doctorate in HDFS/Forensic Science from Texas Tech University. She also completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center where she developed skills related to crime scene investigation, trauma-informed counseling, lie detection, victim advocacy and profiling. She also worked for a non-profit in New Mexico as a clinician assisting children who experienced the most severe forms of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect. Dr. Kelly teaches family law and public policy, courtship and marriage, families in crisis and families, communities, schools. Dr. Kelly's research focuses on child abuse and outcomes, romantic relationships, sexism, forensic interviewing, and breastfeeding awareness. She is PREP and Prepare and Enrich certified.
I found Courtship and Marriage and the Changing American Family to be well organized and very clear in the topics discussed. I thought the way the topics were broken up made logical sense and the drop down menu to get to the topics was helpful. The way the content was presented was easy to digest without staring endlessly at long passages of unbroken text. The range of topics was up-to-date and diverse and held the reader's interest.
Robbi Holman, University of North Texas
Courtship & Marriage and the Changing American Family provides an overview of topics related to dating, marriage, and family dynamics. Current research and findings are discussed and reviewed to shed light on contemporary issues facing families. Past studies are also used for context in an attempt to show how dynamic societal issues can be and how this impacts family life. This text was created to provide students a concise learning tool to augment their ability to succeed in related courses. The goal is for students to participate in active learning and acquire knowledge and skills related to family life and relationships. As this is a subject we can all relate to, an informative and helpful guide to navigating complex relationships was the influential factor in this book’s creation. Throughout the text, skills and techniques will be offered to assist readers in overcoming conflict and communication barriers in order to create satisfying and healthy relationships.
About the Author
Chapter 1: Introduction to Family and Relationships
Chapter 2: Singlehood
Chapter 3: The Role of Gender in Relationships
Chapter 4: Attachment in Relationships
Chapter 5: Attraction
Chapter 6: Defining Love
Chapter 7: Power in Relationships
Chapter 8: Communication
Chapter 9: Sex
Chapter 10: Family Planning
Chapter 11: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Chapter 12: Parent-Child Relationships and Dynamics
Chapter 13: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Families
Chapter 14: Work and Family
Chapter 15: Conflict
Chapter 16: Family Violence
Chapter 17: Divorce, Remarriage, Step-Parenting
Chapter 18: Relationship Satisfaction and Repair
References
Lauren Kelly received her doctorate in HDFS/Forensic Science from Texas Tech University. She also completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center where she developed skills related to crime scene investigation, trauma-informed counseling, lie detection, victim advocacy and profiling. She also worked for a non-profit in New Mexico as a clinician assisting children who experienced the most severe forms of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect. Dr. Kelly teaches family law and public policy, courtship and marriage, families in crisis and families, communities, schools. Dr. Kelly's research focuses on child abuse and outcomes, romantic relationships, sexism, forensic interviewing, and breastfeeding awareness. She is PREP and Prepare and Enrich certified.
I found Courtship and Marriage and the Changing American Family to be well organized and very clear in the topics discussed. I thought the way the topics were broken up made logical sense and the drop down menu to get to the topics was helpful. The way the content was presented was easy to digest without staring endlessly at long passages of unbroken text. The range of topics was up-to-date and diverse and held the reader's interest.
Robbi Holman, University of North Texas