Family Theories : Foundations and Applications.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, Katherine R.

Contributor:

Henderson, Angela C.

Series:

New York Academy of Sciences

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Families.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016.

Summary:

Family Theories: Foundations and Applications presents a comprehensive and accessible approach to the most current perspectives in the field of family theory. Integrates classic and contemporary writings on family theories Features compelling case studies drawn from the authors' experiences working with thousands of students Represents an integrative use of theory, research, and practice Utilizes the metaphor of "developing your theory app" to translate complex academic ideas into accessible, student-friendly language

Contents:

Intro

Family Theories

Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Website

1 What Is Theory?

Case Study

Theory Building Blocks: Epistemologies, Assumptions, Concepts, and Propositions

Epistemologies

Assumptions

Concepts

Propositions

What Is a Family Theory? Common Assumptions across All Theories

Developmental assumption: families change over time

Diversity assumption: families vary in their composition and structure

Systemic assumption: families are systems

Processual assumption: families are dynamic

"The Family" versus Families: The Normative Family and the Diversity of Families

How Theory Informs Practice in Global Perspective

Applying Theory: The Case of Transnational Carework

Our Definition of Theory

Criteria for Evaluating Family Theories

Text Organization

www.stephaniecoontz.com

www.ncfr.org

Stories We Tell (2013)

Vantage Point (2008)

Discussion Questions

Your Turn!

Personal Reflection Questions

References

2 Functionalist Theory

What Is Functionalist Theory?

History and origins

Key concepts

Evaluating Functionalist Theory

Strengths of functionalist theory

Weaknesses of functionalist theory

An alternative theory app: symbolic interactionism

Working with Functionalist Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Functionalist theory today

Functionalist theory in research

Functionalist theory in practice

Conclusion

www.feministmormonhousewives.org

http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/

Babies (2009)

Breaking Bad (2008-13)

3 Conflict Theory

What Is Conflict Theory?

Evaluating Conflict Theory

Strengths of conflict theory

Weaknesses of conflict theory.

An alternative theory app: social exchange theory

Working with Conflict Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Conflict theory today

Conflict theory in research

Conflict theory in practice

www.zachwahls.com

http://www.epi.org/resources/budget/

Arrested Development (2003-2006 and 2013)

Weeds (2005-2012)

4 Symbolic Interactionist Theory

What Is Symbolic Interactionist Theory?

Evaluating Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Strengths of symbolic interactionist theory

Weaknesses of symbolic interactionist theory

An alternative theory app: family systems theory

Working with Symbolic Interactionist Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Symbolic interactionist theory today

Symbolic interactionist theory in research

Symbolic interactionist theory in practice

https://sites.google.com/site/sssinteraction/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybDa0gSuAcg

House of Cards (2013-present)

Seinfeld (1989-1998)

5 Family Developmental Theory

What Is Family Developmental Theory?

Assumptions of family developmental theory

Evaluating Family Developmental Theory

Strengths of family developmental theory

Weaknesses of family developmental theory

An alternative theory app: feminist theory

Working with Family Developmental Theory: Integrating Research andPractice

Family developmental theory today

Family developmental theory in research

Family developmental theory in practice

www.ted.com/talks

www.advocatesforyouth.org

This Is 40 (2012)

The Notebook (2004).

Discussion Questions

6 Family Systems Theory

What Is Family Systems Theory?

Evaluating Family Systems Theory

Strengths of family systems theory

Weaknesses of family systems theory

An alternative theory app: family ecological theory

Working with Family Systems Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Family systems theory today

Family systems theory in research

Family systems theory in practice

www.gottman.com

www.thebowencenter.org

Nurse Jackie (2009-2015)

7 Social Exchange Theory

What Is Social Exchange Theory?

Evaluating Social Exchange Theory

Strengths of social exchange theory

Weaknesses of social exchange theory

An alternative theory app: life course theory

Working with Social Exchange Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Social exchange theory today

Social exchange theory in research

Social exchange theory in practice

www.gerontology.vt.edu/docs/MetLife%20Elder%20AbuseOlder%20Adults%20Tips051711.pdf

www.fresnostate.edu/craig/ifb/index.html

Arranged (2007)

The Bachelor (2002-present)

8 Feminist Theory

What Is Feminist Theory?

Evaluating Feminist Theory

Strengths of feminist theory

Weaknesses of feminist theory

An alternative theory app: functionalist theory

Working with Feminist Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Feminist theory today

Feminist theory in research

Feminist theory in practice.

Conclusion

www.hrc.org

www.socwomen.org

Frozen (2013)

The Hunger Games (2012)

9 Life Course Theory

What Is Life Course Theory?

Assumptions of life course theory

Evaluating Life Course Theory

Strengths of life course theory

Weaknesses of life course theory

An alternative theory app: family stress and resilience theory

Working with Life Course Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Life course theory today

Life course theory in research

Life course theory in practice

www.ssea.org

www.aarp.org

My Sisters Keeper (2009)

Forrest Gump (1994)

10 Family Ecological Theory

What Is Family Ecological Theory?

Evaluating Family Ecological Theory

Strengths of family ecological theory

Weaknesses of family ecological theory

An alternative theory app: conflict theory

Working with Family Ecological Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Family ecological theory today

Family ecological theory in research

Family ecological theory in practice

www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs

http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jfecs

Winters Bone (2010)

Game of Thrones (2011-present)

11 Family Stress and Resilience Theory

What Is Family Stress and Resilience Theory?

Evaluating Family Stress and Resilience Theory

Strengths of family stress and resilience theory

Weaknesses of family stress and resilience theory.

An alternative theory app: family developmental theory

Working with Family Stress and Resilience Theory: Integrating Research and Practice

Family stress and resilience theory today

Family stress and resilience theory in research

Family stress and resilience theory in practice

https://www.mfri.purdue.edu/about/mission.aspx

www.soccerwithoutborders.org

Transparent (2014-present)

Wild (2014)

12 Conclusion

Using the Theories

Future of Family Theories

Harry Potter (1997-2007)

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Glossary

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Allen, Katherine R. Family Theories

ISBN:

9781119281283

1119281288

9781119281276

111928127X

OCLC:

954215232