TY  - BOOK
AU  - Olson, David H.
AU  - Defrain, John
TI  - Marriages and families: intimacy, diversity and strength.
SN  - 9780072985276
AV  - HQ536.O46 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Boston
PB  - McGraw Hill
KW  - Marriages and families
N1  - Includes index; Contents: The Social context of intimate relationships -- Perspectives on intimate relationships -- Cultural diversity: family strengths and challenges -- Understanding marriage and family dynamics -- Dynamics of intimate relationships -- Communication and intimacy -- Conflict and conflict resolution -- Sexual intimacy -- Gender roles and power in the family -- Managing economic resources -- Stages of intimate relationships -- Friendship, intimacy, and singlehood -- Dating, mate selection, and living together -- Marriage: building a strong foundation -- Parenthood: choices and challenges -- Midlife and older couples -- Challenges and opportunities -- Stress, abuse, and family problems -- Divorce, single-parent families, and stepfamilies -- Strengthening marriages and families -- Appendix A: Couple and family scales -- Appendix B: Family science and family research methods -- Appendix C: Contraception and abortion options -- Appendix D: Pregnancy and childbirth.
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