Handbook of social support and the family / edited by Gregory R. Pierce, Barbara R. Sarason, and Irwin G. Sarason.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pierce, Gregory R.

Sarason, Barbara R.

Sarason, Irwin G.

Series:

Plenum series on stress and coping

The Plenum series on stress and coping

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Families.

Child rearing.

Social interaction in children.

Social psychology.

Physical Description:

xv, 573 pages ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Plenum Press, 1996.

Summary:

This handbook provides the first collation and integration of social support and family research. Eminent researchers from these fields address conceptual and methodological issues; the role of social support in family relationships; stress; clinical problems; and support needs for families. With its coverage of a broad range of topics, this resource will benefit researchers, clinicians, and graduate students in community, counseling, developmental, health, and cognitive psychology as well as psychotherapy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0306452324

OCLC:

34617975