Exploring Family Theories

by Ingoldsby, Bron B.; Smith, Suzanne R.; Miller, J. Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9781931719179
• ISBN10: 1931719179
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr

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