{"product_id":"9781493979547","title":"Stepfamily Relationships: Development, Dynamics, and Interventions","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStepfamily Relationships: Development, Dynamics, and Interventions\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGanong, Lawrence; Coleman, Marilyn\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis second edition synthesizes the emerging knowledge base on the diversity of stepfamilies, their inherent concerns, and why so relatively little is still known about them. Its extensive findings shed needed light on family arrangements relatively new to the literature (e.g., cohabitating stepparents), the effects of these relationships on different family members (e.g., stepsiblings, stepgrandparents), the experiences of gay and lesbian stepfamilies, and the stigma against non-nuclear families. Coverage reviews effective therapeutic and counseling interventions for emotional, familial, and social challenges of stepfamilies, as well as the merits of family education and self-help programs. The authors explore prevailing myths about marriage, divorce, and stepfamily life while expanding the limits of stepfamily research.\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAmong the topics included:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e•\tThe cultural context of stepfamilies.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e•\tCouple dynamics in stepfamilies.\u003c\/div\u003e•\tGay andlesbian couples in stepfamilies.   \u003cdiv\u003e•\tThe dynamics of stepparenting.   \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e•\tSiblings, half-siblings, and stepsiblings.    \u003cdiv\u003e•\tEffects of stepfamily living on children.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e•\tClinical perspectives on stepfamily dynamics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor researchers and clinicians who work with families, it enriches the literature as it offers insights and guidelines for effective practice as well as possible avenues for future research.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2018-05-30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781493979547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4899-7702-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 343\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45385395863692,"sku":"9781493979547","price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781493979547.jpg?v=1776779460","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781493979547","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}