Family life now

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Welch, Kelly J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : Allyn & Bacon , c2012
Edition:2nd ed, 2010 census update
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Family life now
  • 2. Understanding families through research and theory
  • 3. Family communication, conflict, and forgiveness
  • 4. Gender in today's society
  • 5. Intimacy : developing and experiencing affectionate bonds
  • 6. Love and loving
  • 7. The path to commitment : attraction, dating, partnering, and cohabitation
  • 8. Coupling : from singlehood to marriage
  • 9. You, sex, and your sexuality
  • 10. Becoming parents : choices and challenges
  • 11. Parenting life now
  • 12. Family life and work : a balancing act
  • 13. Uncoupling : relationship deterioration and divorce
  • 14. Rebuilding : family life following divorce
  • 15. Family change : stress, crisis, and transition
  • 16. Family life and aging