Marriages and families: intimacy, diversity and strength. / David H. Olson and John Defrain
Material type: TextPublisher: Boston: McGraw Hill, c2006Edition: 5th edDescription: xxxi, 489 p.: ill.; 26cmISBN: 9780072985276; 0072985275Subject(s): Marriages and familiesLOC classification: HQ536.O46Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Books | WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY General Stacks | WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY | HQ536.O46 (Browse shelf) | 1 | Available | 4066/12 | |
Books | WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY General Stacks | WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY | HQ536.O461 (Browse shelf) | 2 | Available | 4067/12 | |
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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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