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Record Nr.

UNINA9910974796103321

Autore

Allen Katherine R

Titolo

Family Theories : Foundations and Applications

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

9781119281283

1119281288

9781119281276

111928127X

9780470673409

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 pages)

Collana

New York Academy of Sciences

Altri autori (Persone)

HendersonAngela C

Disciplina

306.85

Soggetti

Families

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Family Theories -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- About the Website -- 1 What Is Theory? -- Case Study -- Theory Building Blocks: Epistemologies, Assumptions, Concepts, and Propositions -- Epistemologies -- Assumptions -- Concepts -- Propositions -- What Is a Family Theory? Common Assumptions across All Theories -- Developmental assumption: families change over time -- Diversity assumption: families vary in their composition and structure -- Systemic assumption: families are systems -- Processual assumption: families are dynamic -- "The Family" versus Families: The Normative Family and the Diversity of Families -- How Theory Informs Practice in Global Perspective -- Applying Theory: The Case of Transnational Carework -- Our Definition of Theory -- Criteria for Evaluating Family Theories -- Text Organization -- www.stephaniecoontz.com -- www.ncfr.org -- Stories We Tell (2013) -- Vantage Point (2008) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 2 Functionalist Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Functionalist Theory? -- History and origins -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Functionalist Theory -- Strengths of functionalist theory -- Weaknesses of functionalist theory -- An alternative theory app:



symbolic interactionism -- Working with Functionalist Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Functionalist theory today -- Functionalist theory in research -- Functionalist theory in practice -- Conclusion -- www.feministmormonhousewives.org -- http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/ -- Babies (2009) -- Breaking Bad (2008-13) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 3 Conflict Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Conflict Theory? -- History and origins -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Conflict Theory -- Strengths of conflict theory -- Weaknesses of conflict theory.

An alternative theory app: social exchange theory -- Working with Conflict Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Conflict theory today -- Conflict theory in research -- Conflict theory in practice -- Conclusion -- www.zachwahls.com -- http://www.epi.org/resources/budget/ -- Arrested Development (2003-2006 and 2013) -- Weeds (2005-2012) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 4 Symbolic Interactionist Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Symbolic Interactionist Theory? -- History and origins -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Symbolic Interactionist Theory -- Strengths of symbolic interactionist theory -- Weaknesses of symbolic interactionist theory -- An alternative theory app: family systems theory -- Working with Symbolic Interactionist Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Symbolic interactionist theory today -- Symbolic interactionist theory in research -- Symbolic interactionist theory in practice -- Conclusion -- https://sites.google.com/site/sssinteraction/ -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybDa0gSuAcg -- House of Cards (2013-present) -- Seinfeld (1989-1998) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 5 Family Developmental Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Family Developmental Theory? -- History and origins -- Assumptions of family developmental theory -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Family Developmental Theory -- Strengths of family developmental theory -- Weaknesses of family developmental theory -- An alternative theory app: feminist theory -- Working with Family Developmental Theory: Integrating Research andPractice -- Family developmental theory today -- Family developmental theory in research -- Family developmental theory in practice -- Conclusion -- www.ted.com/talks -- www.advocatesforyouth.org -- This Is 40 (2012) -- The Notebook (2004).

Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 6 Family Systems Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Family Systems Theory? -- History and origins -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Family Systems Theory -- Strengths of family systems theory -- Weaknesses of family systems theory -- An alternative theory app: family ecological theory -- Working with Family Systems Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Family systems theory today -- Family systems theory in research -- Family systems theory in practice -- Conclusion -- www.gottman.com -- www.thebowencenter.org -- Weeds (2005-2012) -- Nurse Jackie (2009-2015) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 7 Social Exchange Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Social Exchange Theory? -- History and origins -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Social Exchange Theory -- Strengths of social exchange theory -- Weaknesses of social exchange theory -- An alternative theory app: life course theory -- Working with Social Exchange Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Social exchange theory today -- Social exchange theory in research -- Social exchange theory in practice -- Conclusion -- www.gerontology.vt.edu/docs/MetLife%20Elder%20AbuseOlder%20Adults%20Tips051711.pdf -- www.fresnostate.



edu/craig/ifb/index.html -- Arranged (2007) -- The Bachelor (2002-present) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 8 Feminist Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Feminist Theory? -- History and origins -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Feminist Theory -- Strengths of feminist theory -- Weaknesses of feminist theory -- An alternative theory app: functionalist theory -- Working with Feminist Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Feminist theory today -- Feminist theory in research -- Feminist theory in practice.

Conclusion -- www.hrc.org -- www.socwomen.org -- Frozen (2013) -- The Hunger Games (2012) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 9 Life Course Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Life Course Theory? -- History and origins -- Assumptions of life course theory -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Life Course Theory -- Strengths of life course theory -- Weaknesses of life course theory -- An alternative theory app: family stress and resilience theory -- Working with Life Course Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Life course theory today -- Life course theory in research -- Life course theory in practice -- Conclusion -- www.ssea.org -- www.aarp.org -- My Sisters Keeper (2009) -- Forrest Gump (1994) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 10 Family Ecological Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Family Ecological Theory? -- History and origins -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Family Ecological Theory -- Strengths of family ecological theory -- Weaknesses of family ecological theory -- An alternative theory app: conflict theory -- Working with Family Ecological Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Family ecological theory today -- Family ecological theory in research -- Family ecological theory in practice -- Conclusion -- www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs -- http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jfecs -- Winters Bone (2010) -- Game of Thrones (2011-present) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 11 Family Stress and Resilience Theory -- Case Study -- What Is Family Stress and Resilience Theory? -- History and origins -- Key concepts -- Evaluating Family Stress and Resilience Theory -- Strengths of family stress and resilience theory -- Weaknesses of family stress and resilience theory.

An alternative theory app: family developmental theory -- Working with Family Stress and Resilience Theory: Integrating Research and Practice -- Family stress and resilience theory today -- Family stress and resilience theory in research -- Family stress and resilience theory in practice -- Conclusion -- https://www.mfri.purdue.edu/about/mission.aspx -- www.soccerwithoutborders.org -- Transparent (2014-present) -- Wild (2014) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- 12 Conclusion -- Case Study -- Using the Theories -- Future of Family Theories -- Harry Potter (1997-2007) -- The Wizard of Oz (1939) -- Discussion Questions -- Your Turn! -- Personal Reflection Questions -- References -- Glossary -- Index -- EULA.

Sommario/riassunto

Family Theories: Foundations and Applications presents a comprehensive and accessible approach to the most current perspectives in the field of family theory.  Integrates classic and contemporary writings on family theories Features compelling case studies drawn from the authors' experiences working with thousands of students Represents an integrative use of theory, research, and practice Utilizes the metaphor of "developing your theory app" to translate complex academic ideas into accessible, student-friendly language