Patricia Hrusa Williams

Annual Editions: The Family, 42/E

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• Annual Editions
• Verlag: Dushkin Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Altersempfehlung: 18 bis 22 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2015
• Englisch
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• Gewicht: 476g
• ISBN-13: 9781259409370
• ISBN-10: 1259409376
• Artikelnr.: 42517638

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UNIT 1: Evolving Perspectives on the Family
1. The Changing Face of the American Family, Tim Stanley, History Today,
2012. The media often portrays an idealized image of families, focusing on
traditional values, structures, and gender-roles. At the core has been the
idea of the nuclear family. Taking a historical perspective, how have
political, social, and economic forces shaped our view of family in the
U.S.? Are our views of family liberal and inclusive or are they still
shaped by conservative notions valuing the traditional, nuclear family over
other forms?
2. Five Reasons We Can't Handle Marriage Anymore, Anthony D'Ambrosio,
Asbury Park Press, N.J., 2015. In the last 50 years social norms,
conventions, economic circumstances, and the way we communicate with
marital partners have dramatically changed. Our ideas and realities
surrounding sex, finances, connection, love, and privacy are different than
past generations. Given these changes, does marriage just not work for
modern adults? Are we not equipped to manage the challenges and commitment
it requires?
3. Family Matters, W. Bradford Wilcox, Slate, 2014. America is the land of
opportunity - or is it? Research data from a new Harvard study suggests
that children from single parent families are less likely to experience
upward mobility. What accounts for this, how does marriage influence
children's outcomes, and how can we help children and families achieve the
American dream?
4. Bridging Cultural Divides: The Role and Impact of Binational Families,
Samantha N.N. Cross and Mary C. Gilly, Journal of Public Policy & Marketing
, 2013. U.S. families are increasingly binational, merging partners who are
immigrants from different countries. What do we really know about families
who mix and merge different cultures through intermarriage? Using data from
a variety of sources, this article considers how changes in the composition
of households affect family decision making and resource management.
5. Matches Made on Earth: Why Family Values Are Human Values, Nancie L.
Gonzalez, The Humanist, 2011. What are family values? Who gets to decide?
For that matter, what is a family? Although the definition of both terms
has often been associated with a conservative perspective, the author
argues for a broader view, recognizing the fact that societies differ, as
do cultures, and that they also evolve over time.
UNIT 2: Exploring and Establishing Relationships
6. What Schools Should Teach Kids About Sex, Jessica Lahey, The Atlantic,
2015. What do kids want to know about sex? How do schools in the U.S.
provide sex education to students? The strategies used, the effectiveness
of approaches utilized, and innovative solutions are considered.
7. Sex and the Class of 2020: How Will Hookups Change?, Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic, 2015. California, like many states, is enacting a law which
mandates "affirmative consent" in sexual encounters. No longer is it enough
to assume your partner gives consent to sex through their behavior; now
consent needs to be explicitly and enthusiastically given. How will this
change in the law influence the sexual behavior and experiences of young
adults?
8. Sex Doesn't Have to Make Sense, Agustín Fuentes, Psychology Today, 2015.
Recent research has tried to understand sex from an evolutionary
perspective. But do these explanations help us to fully understand the
complex nature of attraction, sexual behavior, and our thoughts and
feelings about sex and our partners?
9. 12 Rude Revelations About Sex, Alain de Botton, Psychology Today, 2013.
Are most sexual problems mechanical, as some sex experts have led us to
believe? Alain de Botton ponders this question and others, offering
insights from his new book How to Think More About Sex, exploring a variety
of questions about sexual behavior, desire, pornography, adultery, and sex
within marriage.
10. There's No Such Thing as Everlasting Love (According to Science), Emily
Esfahani Smith, The Atlantic, 2013. What is love? Is it romance and
commitment or something less substantial, like "micro-moments" of positive
feelings we experience with others during the day? Smith discusses the
nature and experience of love using insights from scientific research.
11. Dating As If It Were Driver's Ed, Lisa Jander, USA Today, 2014.
Important milestones for teenagers are getting their driver's license and
starting to date. How come nationwide we require driver education programs
to prepare them to be safe in a car but fewer than half of all states
require sex education classes or programs for teens? How can we help
adolescents stay healthy and safe when navigating the world of sex,
relationships, peer pressure, and stress which can be just as dangerous to
them as driving?
12. The Expectations Trap, Hara Estroff Marano, Psychology Today, 2010.
Many of the expectations we have for what a potential partner can and
should do are culturally determined. We may blame our partners for our
unhappiness, and continue to seek "the one." Choosing the right partner is
important, but by looking at oneself and one's expectations, it is possible
to become the right partner.
13. The Myth of Wealthy Men and Beautiful Women, James Hamblin, The
Atlantic, 2014. In mating, which is more important - finding a match that
is similar to you or winning the affections of someone who is better
looking and makes more money than you? This article uses current research
insights to consider the role physical attractiveness, wealth, and status
play in relationship formation for men and women.
14. Not Wanting Kids is Entirely Normal, Jessica Valenti, The Atlantic,
2012. Becoming an adult is almost synonymous with getting married and
having kids. However, if parents had to do it over again, would they? Is
parenthood for everyone?
15. What Happens to a Woman's Brain When She Becomes a Mother, Adrienne
LaFrance, The Atlantic, 2015. Having a child changes many aspects of a
woman's life but does it actually change her brain? Using the latest
developments in neuroscience, this article considers how pregnancy,
caregiving, and parenthood changes our thinking, emotions, behavior, and
physiology.
16. Sperm Donor, Life Partner, Alana Semuels, The Atlantic, 2014.
Reproductive technology and the internet have changed the ways families are
formed. Is it possible to connect with a potential co-parent online? Do you
need to be in love and romantically-linked to decide to have a baby and
parent together? This article examines the trend to platonic parenting.
UNIT 3: Family Relationships
17. Is Your Relationship Dysfunctional?, Randi Gunther, Psychology Today,
2015. It is impossible for any intimate relationship to be perfect;
dysfunctional patterns and behaviors occur more frequently than most of us
are willing to admit. This article explores 10 common dysfunctional
behaviors used in relationships. A relationship survey is also included so
readers can determine their "relationship dysfunction quotient."
18. Ten Reasons Why Texting Is Awful for Society and Ruining It Too, Alexia
LaFata, ThoughtCatalog.com, 2014. The first text message was sent over 20
years ago. Now we often use them to communicate with family members and
loved ones. How do these interchanges differ from face-to-face
conversations and phone calls? What are some problems and pitfalls in
communicating using digital, text-based messages?
19. Secrets: Are Yours Slowly Killing You?, Brian Smith, Men's Health,
2014. While most of us strive to be honest and forthcoming with those we
love and care about there are occasions where we keep secrets. This article
considers the effects of keeping secrets and also confessing them on our
health and relationships.
20. Are You with the Right Mate?, Rebecca Webber, Psychology Today, 2012.
Is it "normal" to be discontent and disillusioned about your marriage and
your partner? Marriages are not always sources of personal satisfaction.
Some factors are more important to compatibility than others. Does what
bother you about your relationship say more about you than your partner?
21. Masters of Love, Emily Esfahani Smith, The Atlantic, 2014. John
Gottman's work has focused on trying to understand what makes marriages
work. This article reviews his work and that of others on communication
patterns in couples. The goal is to use their research to illustrate how
successful, healthy, loving marriages work.
22. How to Stay Married, Anne Kingston, Maclean's, 2011. The author
explores Iris Krasnow's work The Secret Lives of Women: What It Really
Takes to Stay Married. She suggests that women need to lower their
expectations of what marriage can provide and to grow as individuals. She
argues that marriage is less about finding someone to "complete you" and
more about finding and liking yourself, both separate and in the context of
the marriage.
23. The Gay Guide to Wedded Bliss, Liza Mundy, The Atlantic, 2013. While
the debate over gay marriage continues, decades of research on same-sex
relationships, families, and parenting exists. Research finds that those in
same sex relationships are often happier than those in heterosexual r
elationships. What can we learn from gay and lesbian couples on the keys to
fulfilling relationships?
24. Multiple Lovers, Without Jealousy, Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 2014.
What is polyamory? Is it possible to love, be intimate with, and create a
family unit with more than one partner? How do polyamorous relationships
develop and function so there is no jealousy or rivalry among partners?
Using case studies and research data this article explores the experiences
of those involved in polyamorous relationships.
25. Parenting Wars, Jane Shilling, New Statesman, 2013. Parents are flooded
with conflicting media messages about how to raise healthy, happy,
successful children. Is there one right way to raise a child? Shilling
discusses familial, societal, cultural, historical, and media influences on
parenting, highlighting the role of love, character, and identity
development.
26. Raising a Moral Child, Adam Grant, The New York Times, 2014. How do you
raise a child who is generous, empathetic, and good to others? This article
examines the role of temperament, parental praise, emotional socialization,
and discipline strategies in children's moral and character development.
27. My Rules for My Kids: Eat Your Vegetables; Don't Blame the Teacher,
Francis L. Thompson, The Atlantic, 2014. Francis Thompson and his wife
successfully parented 12 children now aged 22 to 37 years old. How did they
do it and what can we learn from their childrearing techniques about how to
best prepare our children for the future?
28. The Science of Siblings, Francine Russo, Parade Magazine, 2013. Recent
theoretical work suggests siblings are more important in shaping who you
are than even your genes, parents, or peers. Using research data this
article considers how birth order, sibling squabbles, parental favoritism,
and parental loss influence our personality and life course.
29. Birth Order May Predict Intelligence and Illness in First-Borns, but
Vitality in Their Siblings, Chris Weller, Medical Daily, 2015. There are
many commonly held perceptions of children based on their birth order. What
do we really know about the role that birth order plays in determining
intelligence, personality, and health?
30. How to Make Peace With Your Sibling, Evan Imber-Black, The Washington
Post, 2015. Even though you've grown up why do the same tensions and issues
still seem to crop-up interacting with your siblings? Using a family
systems perspective this article considers family dynamics and practical
strategies for changing the patterns in sibling relationships.
31. The Accordion Family, Katherine S. Newman, The Chronicle of Higher
Education, 2012. More and more adult children are returning home to live
with their parents or never leaving home in the first place. Why are adult
children boomeranging back home or delaying their departure from the
comfort and security of their parents' home? This article looks at the
historical, economic, cultural, and social factors contributing to these
"accordion families."
32. Daddy Issues: Why Caring For My Aging Father Has Me Wishing He Would
Die, Sandra Tsing Loh, The Atlantic, 2012. The author discusses real-life
the financial and emotional burden of caring for her 91 year old father.
Changes in their family and relationship dynamics are discussed as she
explains why caring for him has made her wish he would die.
33. Baby Boomers Care for Grandchildren as Daughters Pursue Careers, Kim
Eun-Ha, Koreana, 2013. More and more grandparents are assuming care for
their grandchildren when their parents return to work. What are the reasons
behind this trend? How do families make these intergenerational caregiving
situations work?
UNIT 4: Challenges and Opportunities
34. Anguish of the Abandoned Child, Charles A. Nelson III, Nathan A. Fox,
and Charles H. Zeanah Jr., Scientific American, 2013. How do early
experiences of neglect, trauma, and deprivation affect a child? Using data
from a study of orphans in Romania this article explores differences in the
outcomes of children reared with families, foster care, and state-run
institutions.
35. Family Privilege, John R. Seita, Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2014.
Family privilege is defined as "strengths and supports gained through
primary caring relationships." Children reared in foster care often lack
access to the privileges afforded by families. To promote resilience in the
face of adversity the author highlights the role of kin and communities in
helping children build trust, find their talents, foster independence, and
find purpose.
36. Terrorism in the Home, Victor M. Parachin, The Priest, 2013. What is
domestic violence? The article discusses 11 common myths about domestic
violence. Topics addressed include the signs of domestic violence, causes,
and the challenges involved in assisting victims.
37. Alcoholism-The Family Illness, National Association for the Children of
Alcoholics, nacoa.org.uk, 2015. Why is alcoholism considered a family
illness versus an individual problem? This article examines alcoholism
through the lens of family systems theory, exploring how the disease
influences family roles and functioning.
38. Keeping the Promise: Maintaining the Health of Military and Veteran
Families and Children, Colonel Stephen J. Cozza, Ron Haskins, and Richard
Lerner, The Future of Children Journal, 2013. What are the challenges
military personnel and their families face? This policy brief summarizes
the research on the effects of deployment, separation, and factors that
promote resilience in military families.
39. From Promise to Promiscuity, Hara Estroff Marano, Psychology Today,
2012. Why do spouses cheat? It was once thought that infidelity resulted
from deficits in relationship or problems in the marriage. New thinking
suggests multiple causes including opportunity, personality, affluence,
corporate culture, and brain chemistry.
40. The Adultery Arms Race, Michelle Cottle, The Atlantic, 2014. Just as
technology has made it easier to develop and maintain an extramarital
affair so too can it make it easier for a suspicious spouse to monitor a
potentially unfaithful partner. What role does technology play in marital
infidelity and catching a cheater? Can it also help couples dealing with
infidelity help build back trust?
41. International Perspectives on Work-Family Policies: Lessons from the
World's Most Competitive Economies, Alison Earle, Zitha Mokomane, and Jody
Heymann, The Future of Children Journal, 2011. Is it compatible for a
country to be economically competitive and family friendly in its workplace
and leave policies? The authors compare U.S. work-family policies with
those in 15 economically-competitive nations. Their analyses finds that the
U.S. lags behind the rest of the world in affording benefits such as paid
maternity and paternity leave to employees.
42. Behind Every Great Woman, Carol Hymowitz, Bloomberg Businessweek, 2012.
More women are climbing the corporate ladder and becoming primary
breadwinners in their families. To create work-family balance, husbands
often leave their careers to man the homefront. What effect does this role
reversal have on children, marriages, and families?
43. Exploring the Lived Experiences of Homeless Families with Young
Children, Stephanie Hinton and Darlinda Cassel, Early Childhood Education
Journal, 2013. Why do families with young children become homeless? What
resources are available to families and how does the experience of being
homeless affect young children's development and well-being?
44. Caregiving Support and Help: Tips for Making Family Caregiving Easier,
Melinda Smith and Jeanne Segal, Helpguide.org , 2015. This article examines
family caregiving. It provides guidance to those who are new to caring for
a family member or loved one regarding practical and emotional supports
needed to manage caregiver burden and stress.
45. Family Members' Informal Roles in End-of-Life Decision Making in Adult
Intensive Care Units, Jill R. Quinn et al., American Journal of Critical
Care, 2012. When a family member is critically ill, there are many
decisions to be made. While one person is usually legally designated to
make decisions, a variety of different family members often are informally
involved in end-of-life decision-making. What roles do they play and how
can conflicts be effectively resolved?
46. Why Do Marriages Fail?, Joseph N. Ducanto, American Journal of Family
Law, 2013. A divorce lawyer in practice for 56 years discusses the reasons
he believes marriages end and partners decide to formally and legally
divorce. What can be done to encourage partners to recommit and reconnect
in their marriages? Or, is marriage dead, as the author suggests?
47. Helping Children Endure Divorce, Marlene Eskind Moses, Tennessee Bar
Journal, 2013. A legal professional considers how divorce influences
children. She includes guidelines for parents to help children adjust and
adapt when parents decide to legally end their unions.
48. The Effects of Co-Parenting Relationships with Ex-Spouses on Couples in
Step-Families, Claire Cartwright and Kerry Gibson, Family Matters, 2013. W
hat are issues for families when parents re-marry and create step-families?
This study looks at the process of family development and co-parenting in
families with children where spouses have remarried.
UNIT 5: Families, Now and into the Future
49. The Changing American Family, Natalie Angier, The New York Times, 2013.
Families in the U.S. are becoming more varied in form, structure, and how
they function. What does the modern family look like and how is our
definition of what a family is changing and evolving as society changes?
50. A Million First Dates, Dan Slater, The Atlantic, 2013. Are innovations
like online dating sites assisting us in connecting and finding life-long
partners or just leading to a million first dates which go nowhere? This
article explores how online dating is changing patterns of mate selection,
relationship formation, and ultimately how we view commitment.
51. Family Diversity Is the New Normal for America's Children, Philip
Cohen, Council on Contemporary Families, 2014. We know the families in
which children live have changed since the 1950s. However are families just
different or instead so diverse that one model, pattern, or structure no
longer predominates? Using demographic data, changes in family structure,
living arrangements, and parental employment patterns are explored.
52. What Kids Learn From Hearing Family Stories, Elaine Reese, The Atlantic
, 2013. Every family has a story. What do children learn from these
personal narratives that weave about our lives, experiences, and ancestors?
53. Family Strengths and Resilience: Insights from a National Study, Eugene
C. Roehlkepartain and Amy K. Syvertsen, Reclaiming Children and Youth,
2014. Using research data from a nationally representative sample of
parents and their teens the authors examine family assets with goal of
identifying family characteristics and strategies which help promote
resilience.