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9781931719179

Exploring Family Theories

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    9781931719179

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    1931719179

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  • Copyright: 2003-10-01
  • Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
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Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS v
ABOUT THE AUTHORS xiii
Introduction
What Is Theory?
1(3)
Where Do Theories Come From?
2(1)
How Are Theories Developed?
3(1)
Theory in Historical Perspective
4(1)
Family Theory
5(1)
Text Organization
6(3)
Chapter One Structural/Functionalism Theory 9(20)
History
9(1)
Basic Assumptions
10(1)
Primary Terms and Concepts
11(1)
Structure
11(1)
Function
11(1)
Instrumental
11(1)
Expressive
11(1)
Equilibrium
11(1)
The Benchmark Family
11(1)
Deviant Behavior
11(1)
Conformity
11(1)
Innovation
12(1)
Ritualism
12(1)
Retreatism
12(1)
Rebellion
12(1)
Common Areas of Research and Application
12(2)
Family Structure
12(1)
Family Functions
12(1)
Origin of the Family
13(1)
Family Universality
13(1)
Marital Structure
14(1)
Working Women
14(1)
Family Definition
14(1)
Critique
14(1)
Application
15(2)
Sample Reading: THE THEORETICAL IMPORTANCE OF LOVE
17(12)
WILLIAM J. GOODE
Chapter Two Family Developmental Theory 29(26)
History
29(1)
Basic Assumptions
30(1)
Primary Terms and Concepts
31(2)
Family
31(1)
Normative events
31(1)
Stages
31(1)
Tasks
31(1)
Timing
32(1)
Change
32(1)
Transitions
32(1)
Common Areas of Research and Application
33(7)
The Family Life Cycle
33(4)
The Family Career
37(1)
The Dynamics of Family Development
37(1)
The Life Course Perspective
38(1)
Carter and McGoldrick Model
39(1)
The Systemic Family Development Model
39(1)
Critique
40(1)
Application
41(2)
Sample Reading: COPING AMONG DUAL-CAREER MEN AND WOMEN ACROSS THE FAMILY LIFE CYCLE
43(12)
MAUREEN H. SCHNITTGER & GLORIA W. BIRD
Chapter Three Exchange Theory 55(26)
History
55(1)
Basic Assumptions
56(1)
Primary Terms and Concepts
56(2)
Rewards
57(1)
Costs
57(1)
Profit
57(1)
Comparison Level
57(1)
Level of Alternatives
57(1)
Reciprocity
57(1)
Distributive Justice, Fairness, and Equity
57(1)
Common Areas of Research and Application
58(4)
Romantic Issues
58(1)
Relationship Issues
59(1)
Gender Differences in Sexual Behavior
59(2)
Decision Making
61(1)
Critique
62(1)
Application
62(3)
Sample Reading: A HALF CENTURY OF MATE PREFERENCES
65(38)
DAVID M. BUSS, TODD K. SHACKELFORD, LEE A. KIRKPATRICK & RANDY J. LARSEN
Chapter Four Symbolic Interactionism Theory
History
81(3)
Important Early Contributions
81(1)
Principal Scholars
82(2)
Basic Assumptions
84(1)
First Overarching Theme
84(1)
Second Overarching Theme
85(1)
Third Overarching Theme
85(1)
Primary Terms and Concepts
85(3)
Symbols
86(1)
Interaction
86(1)
Gestures
86(1)
Social Norms
86(1)
Rituals
86(1)
Roles
87(1)
Salience
87(1)
Identity
88(1)
Common Areas of Research and Application
88(1)
African American Families
88(1)
Development of Self
89(1)
Sexuality
89(1)
Methodological Issues
89(1)
Critique
89(1)
Application
90(3)
Sample Reading: IDENTITY SALIENCE AND ROLE PERFORMANCE
93(10)
SHELDON STRYKER
Chapter Five Conflict Theory 103(34)
History
103(1)
Basic Assumptions
104(4)
Primary Terms and Concepts
108(2)
Competition
108(1)
Conflict
108(1)
Conflict Management
108(1)
Conflict Resolution
108(1)
Consensus
109(1)
Negotiation and Bargaining
109(1)
Power
109(1)
Assertion and Aggression
109(1)
Threats and Promises
109(1)
Commons Areas of Research and Application
110(2)
Conflict Management
110(1)
Divorce
111(1)
Developmental Changes
111(1)
Abuse
112(1)
Critique
112(1)
Application
113(3)
Sample Reading: WHY WELFARE?
116(21)
KAREN SECCOMBE
Chapter Six Family Stress Theory 137(30)
History
137(2)
Basic Assumptions
139(2)
Stressor Events (A)
139(1)
Resources (B)
140(1)
Definition of the Situation (C)
140(1)
Stress and Crisis (X)
141(1)
Primary Terms and Concepts
141(2)
Stressors
141(1)
Normative Event
142(1)
Resources
142(1)
Crisis
142(1)
Adaptation
143(1)
Common Areas of Research and Application
143(4)
Informal Family Care
143(1)
Work and Family
143(1)
Adolescent Coping
143(1)
Non normative Stressors
143(1)
Non-normative Caregiving
144(1)
Critique
145(1)
The Double A Factor: Stress and Change
145(1)
The Double B Factor: Family Resources
146(1)
The Double C Factor: Family Perception
146(1)
The Double X Factor: Family Crisis and Adaptation
146(1)
Mundane Extreme Environmental Stress Model
146(1)
Family Adjustment and Adaptation Response (FAAR) Model
146(1)
Application
147(3)
Sample Reading: A CRISIS FRAMEWORK APPLIED TO MACROSOCIOLOGICAL FAMILY CHANGES
150(17)
JEAN LIPMAN-BLUME
Chapter Seven Family Systems Theory 167(20)
History
167(1)
Basic Assumptions
168(5)
Primary Terms and Concepts
173(2)
System
173(1)
Boundaries
173(1)
Elements
173(1)
Family Rules
174(1)
Feedback
174(1)
Equilibrium
174(1)
Clinical Concepts
174(1)
Linear Causality
174(1)
Circular Causality
174(1)
Identified Patient
174(1)
Double Bind
174(1)
Disengagement
174(1)
Enmeshment
174(1)
Mutuality
174(1)
Common Areas of Research and Application
175(2)
Critique
177(1)
Application
178(2)
Sample Reading: FAMILY RULES
180(7)
DON D. JACKSON
Chapter Eight Feminist Family Theory 187(30)
History
187(2)
Basic Assumptions
189(3)
Primary Terms and Concepts
192(1)
Sex
192(1)
Gender
192(1)
Categorization
193(1)
Stratification
193(1)
Privilege
193(1)
Social Deconstruction
193(1)
Social Discourse
193(1)
Praxis
193(1)
Common Areas of Research and Application
193(2)
Division of Labor
193(1)
Family Violence
194(1)
Critique
195(1)
Application
196(2)
Sample Reading: FEMINISTS AND THE IDEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF MARITAL EQUALITY
198(19)
KAREN R. BLAISURE & KATHERINE R. ALLEN
Chapter Nine Biosocial Theory 217(30)
History
217(1)
Basic Assumptions
218(2)
Primary Terms and Concepts
220(1)
Adaptation
220(1)
Fitness
220(1)
Proximate Causes
220(1)
Natural Selection
220(1)
Common Areas of Research and Application
221(2)
Temperament
221(1)
Gender
222(1)
Sexuality
222(1)
Critique
223(1)
Application
224(3)
Sample Reading: BIOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE FAMILY
227(20)
ALAN BOOTH, KAREN CARVER & DOUGLAS A. GRANGER
Epilogue 247
AUTHOR INDEX
253(8)
SUBJECT INDEX
261

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