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Marriages and Families: Intimacy Diversity and Strengths ISE

10th Edition
1264364318 · 9781264364312
Marriages and Families provides students with the information they need to learn how to create and maintain enduring intimate relationships.  Three distinctive themes of intimacy, martial and family strengths, and diversity are woven throughout the… Read More
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PART I THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 1 Perspectives on Intimate Relationships
Chapter 2 Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and
Chapter 3 Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

PART II DYNAMICS OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 4 Communication and Intimacy
Chapter 5 Conflict and Resolution  
Chapter 6 Sexual Intimacy  
Chapter 7 Gender Roles and Power in the Family  
Chapter 8 Managing Economic Resources  

PART III STAGES OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 9 Friendship, Love, Intimacy, and Singlehood  
Chapter 10 Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together  
Chapter 11 Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation  
Chapter 12 Parenthood: Joys and Challenges  
Chapter 13 Midlife and Older Couples  

PART III CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Chapter 14 Stress, Abuse, and Family  
Chapter 15 Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies 
Chapter 16 Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

APPENDICES
Appendix A Couple and Family Scales 
Appendix B Family Science and Family Research Methods  
Appendix C [Online] Contraception and Abortion Options
Appendix D [Online] Pregnancy and Childbirth

Glossary
Name Index
Subject Index


Marriages and Families provides students with the information they need to learn how to create and maintain enduring intimate relationships.  Three distinctive themes of intimacy, martial and family strengths, and diversity are woven throughout the text, while integrating research, theory, and practical ideas to promote healthy and productive relationships. 

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