Introduction to Family Processes

Fifth Edition

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Family & Relationships, Education, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Introduction to Family Processes by Randal D. Day, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Randal D. Day ISBN: 9781136648052
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 4, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Randal D. Day
ISBN: 9781136648052
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 4, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

What goes on "behind closed doors" in families is examined in this text. Through his storytelling style, Randy Day introduces readers to the family processes approach – the strategies and behaviors families use to achieve goals. The emphasis is on how families work and interact rather than on the psychological, sociological, or economic processes. It examines emotions in families, communication, relationship formation/dissolution, family rituals, and power and conflict. Chapters open with a Preview and conclude with a Summary, Study Questions, Key Terms, and Suggested Readings. Principle Boxes highlight key concepts and a Glossary defines the key terms listed at the ends of the chapters.

Significantly updated with 50% new material including many new references and examples, the new edition features:

  • A new chapter that introduces the discipline’s methodology
  • A new chapter on relationship formation including partner selection, falling in love, commitment, sexuality, passion, and intimacy
  • A new design reformatted to tie in with the book’s website at http://www.psypress.com/family-processes which now contains the Chapter Activity Questions that reinforce critical thinking skills, the Journal Activities that strengthen students' personal connection to the material, and the chapter Previews and Key Terms for review purposes
  • An Instructor’s Web Resource at http://www.psypress.com/family-processes with small group and in-class exercises, lecture outlines in PowerPoint, topics for debate, suggested films, and multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and essay questions
  • More material on the role of gender, power, genetics, and personality in relationships; families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and the impact of work and technology on the family; the changing nature of family structures including single parenting and gay unions; and stresses in family life.

Written for undergraduate courses on family processes, family dynamics, family life, the family, and/or marriage & family interaction taught in family studies, human development, psychology, sociology, social work, education, consumer sciences, home economics, health, and nursing departments, this book also appeals to those who want to maximize the positive parts of family life and manage the inevitable challenges.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

What goes on "behind closed doors" in families is examined in this text. Through his storytelling style, Randy Day introduces readers to the family processes approach – the strategies and behaviors families use to achieve goals. The emphasis is on how families work and interact rather than on the psychological, sociological, or economic processes. It examines emotions in families, communication, relationship formation/dissolution, family rituals, and power and conflict. Chapters open with a Preview and conclude with a Summary, Study Questions, Key Terms, and Suggested Readings. Principle Boxes highlight key concepts and a Glossary defines the key terms listed at the ends of the chapters.

Significantly updated with 50% new material including many new references and examples, the new edition features:

Written for undergraduate courses on family processes, family dynamics, family life, the family, and/or marriage & family interaction taught in family studies, human development, psychology, sociology, social work, education, consumer sciences, home economics, health, and nursing departments, this book also appeals to those who want to maximize the positive parts of family life and manage the inevitable challenges.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Death of the Irish Language by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Motor Neurone Disease by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Logical Syntax of Language by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Science & Resources by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Animation in China by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book The Development of British Defence Policy by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book State of Innovation by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Corrections by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Legal Pluralism in Central Asia by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Evaluating Adam Smith by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Touch in Sports Coaching and Physical Education by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Love in the Age of the Internet by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Introductory Statistics by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Architectural Heritage Revisited by Randal D. Day
Cover of the book Water Policy and Management in Spain by Randal D. Day
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy