The Social History of the American Family: An EncyclopediaMarilyn J. Coleman, Lawrence H. Ganong The American family has come a long way from the days of the idealized family portrayed in iconic television shows of the 1950s and 1960s. The four volumes of The Social History of the American Family explore the vital role of the family as the fundamental social unit across the span of American history. Experiences of family life shape so much of an individual’s development and identity, yet the patterns of family structure, family life, and family transition vary across time, space, and socioeconomic contexts. Both the definition of who or what counts as family and representations of the "ideal" family have changed over time. Features:
The Social History of the American Family is an ideal reference for students and researchers who want to explore political and social debates about the importance of the family and its evolving constructions.
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... experience declines in their mental health and relationship quality across the transition. Factors thatappear tobuffer against poor mental health across the transitioninclude supportfrom family, friends, and coworkers, livingina ...
... experience substancerelated problems than white women.It is amyth that addicted individuals are unstable; many with addictions have stable jobs,stable familylives, andcan appear high functioning. Onset and progression ofaddiction isalso ...
... experience emotional or behavioral problems. Within family and romantic relationships, alcohol abuse is related to less effective communication, lesscooperation, more stress, and greater levels of interpersonal conflict andviolence ...
... experience behaviorreception assimilation. Behaviorreception assimilation occurs when dominant group membersdo not engage inacts orbehaviors that negatively impact one's group. Attitudereception andbehaviorreception assimilation ...
... experience higher ratesof divorce than mainstream Americans. A number of researchershave suggested thatthese immigrants mayhave formed an “oppositional culture,”whereby they have chosen toreject the normsand values of the dominant group ...
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