Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methodologies: A Dynamic Approach

Adamsons, Kari; Few-Demo, April L.; Proulx, Christine; Roy, Kevin

This sourcebook is an unparalleled resource in the field of family science. It provides a comprehensive overview of both traditional and contemporary theories and methodologies to promote a greater understanding of increasingly complex family realities. It focuses on broad developments in research design and conceptualization, while also offering a historical perspective on developments in family science over time, particularly emerging theories from the past several decades. Each chapter summarizes and evaluates a major theory or methodological approach in the field, delving into its main principles; its debates and challenges; how it has evolved over time; its practical uses in policy, education, or further research; and links to other theories and methodologies. In highlighting recent research of note, chapters emphasize the potential for innovative future applications.

Key areas of coverage include:

· Risk and resilience, family stress, feminist,critical race, and social exchange theories.

· Ambiguous loss, intersectionality, Queer, and family development theory.

· Life course framework.

· Biosocial theory and biomarker methods.

· Symbolic interactionism.

· Ethnography.

· Mixed methods, participatory action research, and evaluation.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-11-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030920012

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92002-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 772