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Author: Frank Fincham, Mark Fine
Organized by content areas rather than by theory, this comprehensive, accessible handbook helps readers gain greater insight into how key theories have impacted today’s family research. Most competing books, organized by theory, do not provide a strong sense of the links between theory and research. Using the 2000 and 2010 decade-in-review issues of the Journal of Marriage and Family as a resource, the book addresses the most important topics impacting family studies research today. The introductory chapter, written by the editors, provides an overview of the role family theories have had on the field. This chapter is followed by 23 others on family-related content areas written by renowned scholars in the field. The book is organized around the most important domains in the field: parenting and parent-child relationships, romantic relationships, conflict and aggression, structural variation and transitions, demographic variations, and families and extra-familial institutions. Each of the contributors describes how theory has been used to generate new knowledge in the field and suggests future directions for how theory may be used to extend our knowledge base. The book helps readers acquire a working knowledge of the key family science theories, findings, and issues and understand how researchers make use of these theories in their empirical efforts. To maximize accessibility, each of the renowned contributors addresses a common set of issues in their chapter: • Introduction to the content area • Review of the key topics, issues, and findings • A description of each of the major theories used to study that particular content area • Limitations of the theories • Suggestions for better use of the theories and/or new theoretical advances • Conclusions about future theoretical developments. An ideal text for graduate and/or advanced undergraduate family theories courses, this book’s unique organization also lends itself to use in content-based family studies/science courses taught in family studies, human development, psychology, sociology, communication, education, and nursing. Due to its comprehensive and current approach, the book also appeals to scholars and researchers in these areas.
Handbook of Family Theories 1st Table of contents:
Section I Parenting and Parent–Child Relations
Chapter 2 Parenting in Infancy and Early Childhood A Focus on Gender Socialization
Key Issues in Early Gender Development
Overview of Theories
Vygotsky’s Theory and Parent–Child Interactions
Family Systems Theory
Economic Theory
Limitations of Theory for Understanding Early Gender Role Socialization
Expanding Vygotsky’s Theory
Expanding Family Systems Theory
Expanding Economic Theory
Suggestions for Future Theory Use
Theory in a Cultural Context
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Parent–Child Relationships in Adolescence
Key Issues in Parent–Adolescent Relationships
Overview of the Theories on Parent–Adolescent Relationships
Social Control Frameworks: Parental Support and Control
Monitoring, Teen Self-Disclosure, and Negotiation
Social Learning: Communication and Modeling
Economic Changes and Parent – Adolescent Relationships
Parental Investment Theory
Life Course, Ecological, and Family System Perspectives
Limitations and New Applications of Theory
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4 Taking Stock of Theory in Grandparent Studies
Theories Utilized in Grandparent Studies
Demographic and Personal Characteristics
Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of Grandparenthood
Outcomes for Grandparents, Grandchildren, and Intergenerational Relationships
Limitations of Theory Usage
New Theoretical Opportunities
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Parent–Child and Intergenerational Relationships in Adulthood
Key Issues in the Study of Adults and their Parents
Demographic Transitions and Structural Factors
Relationship Quality and Support Exchange
Theories of Parent–Child Ties in Adulthood
Theories of Relationship Quality
Theories of Maturation and Aging in the Parent–Child Tie
Theories of Support Exchange
A New Integrative Model: Multidimensional Intergenerational Support Theory
Theoretical Limitations and Needed Theoretical Advances in the Study of Adults and Parents
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 The Changing Faces of Fatherhood and Father–Child Relationships From Fatherhood as Status to Father as Dad
Fatherhood as Defined by Status in the Family Structure
The Child Study Movement
Motherhood and Matricentricism
The Discovery of Paternal Behavior and Father-Child Relationships
Do Fathers Affect Child Development?
Direct and Indirect Influences
Feminism Old and New
New Patterns of Fatherhood
Conclusion
References
Section II Dating, Cohabiting, and Marital Relationships
Chapter 7 The Cohabitation Conundrum
Key Issues in Cohabitation
Demographic Trends in Cohabitation
How Does Cohabitation Fit into the Process of Mate Selection?
The “Cohabitation Effect”: Cohabitation and Marital Stability and Adjustment
Theoretical Perspectives on the Cohabitation Effect
The Weeding Hypothesis
Hypotheses Related to the Population Prevalence of Cohabitation
The Selection Hypothesis
The Causality Hypothesis
Inertia Theory
Integrating “Competing” Hypotheses
Limitations of Existing Theory Use and Developing Theory for the Next Generation of Cohabitation Research
Commitment and Relationship Behavior
Constraints Against Leaving the Relationship
Relational Uncertainty
Changeable Decisions and Post-Decision Satisfaction
Attachment Theory
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8 Same-Sex Relationships
Key Issues on Same-Sex Couples
Similarities between Same-Sex and Other-Sex Couples
Differences between Same-Sex and Other-Sex Couples
Current Theories of Same-Sex Relationship Functioning
Social Stigmatization and Sexual-Minority Stress
Gender-Role Theory
Theories of Gender and Power
Theories of Commitment: Investments, Rewards, and Barriers
Limitations of Current Theoretical Models
New Theoretical Advances
Future Directions and Implications
Conclusion
References
Chapter 9 Understanding Marital Distress Polarization Processes
Key Issues on Polarization Processes
Polarization Processes
Risk Factors for Polarization
Unique and Overlapping Aspects of the Polarization Model
Review and Critique of Theoretical Perspectives on Polarization
Theoretical Perspectives on Polarizing Behavioral Cycles
Theoretical Perspectives on Polarizing Cognitive Processes
Theoretical Perspectives on Emotional Vulnerability as a Risk Factor for Polarizing Processes
Limitations of Existing Theory Usage and Suggestions for Future Theoretical Developments and Research on Polarization
Conclusion
References
Section III Conflict and Aggression in Families
Chapter 10 Understanding Conflict in FamiliesMargolin Theoretical Frameworks and Future Directions
Key Issues in the Study of Conflic
Conflict Properties
Conflict Processes
Overview of Theories Used to Understand Family Conflict
Internal Processes
External Processes
Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research and Theoretical Development
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 Theories of Intimate Partner Violence
Key Issues in Intimate Partner Violence
Prevalence and Impact
Defining and Measuring IPV
Typologies and Trajectories
Theories Explaining IPV
Feminist Theory
Behavioral Theories
Cognitive-Behavioral Theories
Attachment/Psychodynamic Theory
Neurobiological Theories of Trauma
Developmental Implications
Integrative Approaches
Self-Regulation Theory
Ecological Theory
Limitations of How Theory has been used and Suggestions for Future Theoretical Development
Anderson and Bushman’s General Aggression Model
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12 Theories of Child Abuse
Key Findings in Child Maltreatment
Defining and Measuring Child Maltreatment
Rates of Child Maltreatment
Outcomes
Theoretical Conceptualizations of Child Maltreatment
Behavioral Theories
Cognitive Models
Abuse as a Function of Stress and Anger
Psychopathology
Family Environment
Ecological Model
Limitations of Existing Theory Usage
Lack of Operational Definitions
Mixed Abuse Types
Theory Testing
Suggestions for Theoretical Advances
Conclusion
References
Chapter 13 The Effects of Interparental Conflict on Children
Key Issues in Studying Interparental Conflict and Child Adjustment
Associations between Conflict and Child Adjustment
Children’s Responses to Conflict
Mediators of the Relation between Interparental Conflict and Child Adjustment
Theoretical Models of the Effects of Interparental Conflict on Children
Social Learning Theory
Stress and Coping Theory
Attachment Theory
Emotional Security Theory
Family Systems Theory
Summary
Theoretical Limitations in the Study of the Effects of Interparental Conflict on Children
Diversity in Family Forms
Diversity in Ethnicity
Role of Individual Characteristics
Suggestions for Developing a More Comprehensive Theoretical Understanding of the Effects of Interparental Conflict on Children
Conclusion
References
Section IV Structural Variations and Transitions in Families
Chapter 14 Transition to Parenting Within Context
Key Issues in the Study of the Transition to Parenthood
Theories of the Transition to Parenting
Atachment Theory
Family Systems Perspective
An Ecological Model
Limitations of Theory in the Transition to Parenting
Suggestions for Future Theoretical Developments in Understanding the Transition to Parenthood
A Novel Conceptualization of Coparenting Beginning during the Transition to Parenting
Conclusion
References
Chapter 15 Theoretical Approches to Studying Divorce
Key Topics, Issues, and Findings
Precursors of Divorce
Adult Adjustment
Effects of Divorce on Parenting Behaviors and Parent–Child Relationships
Family Systemic Effects
Child and Adolescent Adjustment
Theories used in Studying Divorce
Precursors of Divorce
Adult Adjustment
Parenting Behaviors and Parent–Child Relationships
Family System Functioning
Child and Adolescent Adjustment
Limitations of How Theory has been used in Studying Divorce
Using Theory Only as a Lens
Selective or Haphazard Use of Theory
Inattention to Pre–Divorce Processes
Suggestions for Theoretically Informed Divorce Research
Conclusion
References
Chapter 16 Theory Use in Stepfamily Research
Key Issues in the Study of the Stepfamilies
Overview of Theories used to Study Stepfamilies
Family Systems
Social Capital/Social Exchange
Evolutionary Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Attachment Theory
Conflict Theory
Stress and Resiliency Theories
Parenting Theories
Limitations of How Theory has been used in Studying Stepfamilies
Suggestions for Better use of theory in Studying Stepfamilies
Conclusion
References
Section V Demographic Variations in Families
Chapter 17 Becoming Gendered Theories of Gendering Processes in Early Life
Distinctions Between Gender and Sex
Sex
Gender
Key Issues in the Study of Sex and Gender
Female Patterns and Preferences
Male Patterns and Preferences
Theories of Gendering
Social Learning Theory
Cognitive Developmental Theory
Performance Theory
Standpoint Theory
Theoretical Limitations and Advancements
Conclusion
References
Chapter 18 Theoretical Perspectives on Acculturation and Immigration
Key Issues in the Study of Acculturation and Immigration
Theoretical Perspectives on Acculturation and Adaptation
Historical Conceptions of Acculturation and Assimilation
Ecological and Multidimensional Perspectives on Acculturation
The Context of Families and Immigration
Worldviews on Cultural Orientation
Acculturation Processes and the Discrepancies between Parents and Children
Gendered Acculturation and Parenting
Limitations of Current Theory Usage and Suggestions for Moving Forward
Conclusion
References
Chapter 19 Economic Distress and Poverty in Families
Key Issues of Socioeconomic Status (Ses) and Human Development
Theories Linking Economic Conditions to Family Functioning and Child Development
A Comment on Perspectives on Human Behavior and the Utility of Models
The Family Stress Model (FSM)
The Parental Investment Model (PIM)
The Interactionist Model of Socioeconomic Influence (IMSI)
Limitations With Existing Theory Use and Future Theoretical Directions
Conclusion
References
Chapter 20 Theories and their Empirical Support in the Study of Intergenerational Family Relationships in Adulthood
Key Findings
Interaction between Generations: Associational and Structural Solidarity
Conditions for Interaction between the Generations
Affective Dimensions of Intergenerational Relationships
Theory Overview
Theorizing about Intergenerational Interaction
Explaining Generational Differences in Solidarity Ratings
Explaining Conflict and Ambivalence
Macro-Level Theorizing on Intergenerational Relationships
Theory Limitations
Conclusion
References
Section VI Families and Extrafamilial Institutions
Chapter 21 The State of Theory in Work and Family Research at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century
Key Issues in Work and Family Research
Theories that have Influenced Work and Family Research
Role Theory and Work–Family Conflict and Facilitation
Theoretical Perspectives on Work and Stress
Social Exchange Theory
Economic Theorym: Micro- and Macro – Perspectives
Understanding the Work–Family Interface through a Time Availability Perspective
Institutional Theory
Structural Theory
Theories of Work Socialization
Ecological, Life Course, and Gender Perspectives on Work and Family Research
Limitations in the Use of Theory in the Work–Family Literature
Suggestions for the Use of Theory in the Work and Family Literature
Future Theoretical Development in the Work and Family Field
Conclusion
References
Chapter 22 Theories of Family Health1 An Integrative Perspective and Look Towards the Future
Key Issues in the Study of Family Health
Overview of Theories of Family Health
Family Stress and Coping Theories
Biopsychosocial Systems Approach
Family Resilience and Health Promoting Routines
Summary
An Integrative Theory of Medical Traumatic Stress
Limitations of Existing Family Health Theories and Suggestions for New Theoretical Developments
Biobehavioral Approaches
Cumulative Effects of Early Adverse Life Events
Conclusion
References
Chapter 23 The Resilience of Military Families Theoretical Perspectives
Key Issues in the Study of Military Family Resilience
Military Demands and Stressors
Marital and Family Outcomes
The Concept of Resilience
Theories of Resilience in Military Families
Life Course Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Family Stress Theory
Limitations of Theory Usage in Understanding Military Families
Future Theoretical Directions: Theory of Community Action and Change
Conclusion
References
Chapter 24 Individuation and Differentiation in Families Across Cultures
Key Issues in Individuation and Differentiation
Theories of Individuation and Differentiation
Theories of Individuation
Theories of Differentiation
The Role of Culture in the Process of Individuation and Differentiation
The Cultural Shape of the Self
Cultural Views of Autonomy and Relatedness in the Family Context
The Domain-Specific Approach
Limitations of the Existing Use of Theory and Suggestions for Future Theoretical Development
Conclusion
References
Author Index
Subject Index
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