Family theories : an introduction.: an introduction. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Authors: White, James M, 1946-; Martin, Todd F; Adamsons, Kari L
• Contents: Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 What Is a Theory?; Architecture of a Scientific Theory; Defining Theory; Functions of Theory; Theories About Families; Evaluation of Theory; Frameworks; Study Questions; Chapter 2 Classical Social Theories and Family Theories; Philosophies of Science; Values in Science; What Is an Explanation?; Classical Social Theories; A Brief History of Family Theory; Conclusion; Study Questions; Chapter 3 The Rational Choice and Social Exchange Framework; Intellectual Traditions; Focus and Scope Assumptions; Concepts; Propositions; Variations; Empirical Applications; Critiques and Discussion; Conclusion; Study Questions; Chapter 4 The Symbolic Interaction Framework; Intellectual Traditions; Focus and Scope Assumptions; Concepts; Propositions; Variations; Empirical Applications; Critiques and Discussion; Conclusion; Study Questions; Chapter 5 The Family Life Course Development Framework; Intellectual Traditions; Focus and Scope Assumptions; Concepts; Propositions; Variations; Empirical Applications; Critiques and Discussion; Conclusion; Study Questions; Chapter 6 The Systems Framework; Intellectual Traditions; Focus and Scope Assumptions; Concepts; Propositions; Variations; Empirical Applications; Critiques and Discussion; Conclusion; Study Questions; Chapter 7 The Conflict and Critical Theories Framework; Intellectual Traditions; Focus and Scope Assumptions; Concepts; Propositions; Variations; Empirical Applications; Critiques and Discussion; Conclusion; Study Questions<br />Chapter 8 The Feminist Framework; Intellectual Traditions; Focus and Scope Assumptions; Concepts; Propositions; Variations; Empirical Applications; Critiques and Discussion; Conclusion; Study Questions; Chapter 9 The Ecological Framework; Intellectual Traditions; Focus and Scope Assumptions; Concepts; Propositions; Variations; Empirical Applications; Critiques and Discussion; Conclusion; Study Questions; Chapter 10 Theory Construction and Emerging Theories; Stages of Theory Construction; Methods of Theory Construction; Strategies of Theory Construction; Emerging Theories; Conclusion; Study Questions; Chapter 11 Epilogue; Metatheory and Theory Development; The Future of Family Theory; Conclusion; References; Index; About the Authors;
• Edition: Fifth edition
• Publisher Details: Los Angeles : SAGE
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 306.85; Families; Social institutions
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781506394886
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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