Introduction to Family Processes

by Day, Randal D.

• ISBN13: 9780805840384
• ISBN10: 0805840389
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbau

Summary

Written for undergraduate level courses on family processes, family studies, introduction to the family, family communication, and dynamics of the family, this thoroughly class-tested new edition examines what is known about what goes on "behind closed doors" in families. Introduction to Family Processes, 4/eintroduces the reader to the family processes approach--strategies and daily sequences of behavior used by family members to achieve goals. The family processes approach focuses on how families work, think, and interact; the Inner Family; and the dynamics among its members. Features of thisFourth Editioninclude: *Textbook and Student Workbook in one volume!Introduction to Family Processes, Fourth Editionis filled with writing activities and designed with enough space to complete the activities directly on the page. *Chapter Activitieshelp reinforce concepts learned before moving on to the next concept. These activities are short essay responses to reinforce writing practice and critical thinking skills. *Journal Activitiesstrengthen the students' connection to the material covered as they reflect, record, and revisit their own thoughts and opinions on guided journal exercises. *Spotlight on Research.These boxed features highlight valuable research studies. Once research is presented, students are then asked to reflect and respond. *Principle Boxeshighlight specific principles relevant to chapter material and can be used as a study reference or to launch class activities/discussions. *Real families presented in case studiesmake the data and research come to life. *Each chapter opens withChapter Outlinesand concludes withChapter Summary, Study Questions,and aKey Terms List.

Table of Contents

Preface	xxii
Part I: Introduction to Family Processes
Adapting to Family Life in Our Times	3	(34)
Theorizing About Family Life	37	(40)
Part II: Foundational Family Processes
Individuals in Families: Biosocial Beginnings,Gender, and Personality	77	(32)
Generations in Family Life	109	(38)
Ideologies in Family Life	147	(30)
Discovering Rules and Patterns of Interaction	177	(38)
Part III: Expressive Family Processes
Communication in Family Life	215	(38)
Regulating Distance	253	(34)
Building and Maintaining Effective Rituals	287	(34)
Part IV: Change, Turbulence, and Strength
Changing During the Life Course	321	(38)
Coping With Turbulence, Gains, and Losses	359	(30)
Bibliography	389	(12)
Index	401