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Marriages & Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths, 7/e

David H. Olson, University of Minnesota
John DeFrain, University of Nebraska
Linda Skogrand, Utah State University

Brief Contents

Preface

PART I The Social Context of Intimate Relationships
Chapter    1  Perspectives on Intimate Relationships
Chapter    2  Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges
Chapter    3  Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

PART II Dynamics of Intimate Relationships
Chapter    4  Communication and Intimacy
Chapter    5  Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Chapter    6  Sexual Intimacy
Chapter    7  Gender Roles and Power in the Family
Chapter    8  Managing Economic Resources

PART III Stages of Intimate Relationships
Chapter    9  Friendship, Intimacy, and Singlehood
Chapter  10  Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together
Chapter  11  Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation
Chapter  12  Parenthood: Satisfaction and Challenge
Chapter  13  Midlife and Older Couples

PART IV Challenges and Opportunities
Chapter  14  Stress, Abuse, and Family Problems
Chapter  15  Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies
Chapter  16  Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

APPENDICES
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

Glossary
References
Credits
Name Index
Subject Index

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