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Marriage and the family : diversity and strengths / David H. Olson, John DeFrain.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: Mountain View, Calif. : Mayfield, c2000.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xxviii, 692 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 0767412095
ISSN:
  • 9780767412094
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HQ536 .Ol8
Contents:
pt. 1. Social context of intimate relationships -- Perspectives on intimate relationships -- Social environment impact on couples and families -- Cultural diversity: family strengths and challenges -- Understanding marriage and family dynamics -- pt. 2. Developing intimate relationships -- Friendship, intimacy, and singlehood -- Dating, mate selection, and living together -- Sexual intimacy -- pt. 3. Dynamics of intimate relationships -- Gender roles and power in the family -- Communication and intimacy -- Conflict and conflict resolution -- Managing economic resources -- pt. 4. Stages of marriage and family life -- Marriage: building a strong foundation -- Parenthood: choices and challenges -- Midlife and older couples -- pt. 5. Challenges and opportunities -- Family stress and coping -- Divorce and family problems -- Single-parent families and step families -- Strengthening marriages and families.
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Includes bibliographical reference and index.

pt. 1. Social context of intimate relationships --
Perspectives on intimate relationships --
Social environment impact on couples and families --
Cultural diversity: family strengths and challenges --
Understanding marriage and family dynamics --
pt. 2. Developing intimate relationships --
Friendship, intimacy, and singlehood --
Dating, mate selection, and living together --
Sexual intimacy --
pt. 3. Dynamics of intimate relationships --
Gender roles and power in the family --
Communication and intimacy --
Conflict and conflict resolution --
Managing economic resources --
pt. 4. Stages of marriage and family life --
Marriage: building a strong foundation --
Parenthood: choices and challenges --
Midlife and older couples --
pt. 5. Challenges and opportunities --
Family stress and coping --
Divorce and family problems --
Single-parent families and step families --
Strengthening marriages and families.

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