In th last 15 years, a substantial number of studies have tested the theoretical validity of
Bowen family systems theory. A review of this basic research provided empirical support for …

Despite the joy surrounding the birth of a child, numerous studies have documented a robust
decline in marital satisfaction across the transition to parenthood. Various hypotheses, each …

Family resilience has progressed through two waves and is poised for Wave 3. During
Waves 1 and 2, family resilience perspectives were conceptualized, researched, and …

Human Communication Page 1 Human Communication Fourteenth Edition The Basic Course
Joseph A. DeVito Hunter College of the City University of New York Page 2 v 7 Brief Contents …

Our basic premise remains the same—communication processes create and reflect family
systems and family identity. Relying on a range of theoretical perspectives, we examine the …

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between adolescent functioning
(ie, self-esteem and academic achievement) and parental support, behavioral control, and …

The social justice roots and theory of the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) model is
presented, followed by an empirical study examining the influence of MVP in high school …

ABSTRACT A randomized wait-list control study examined the effects of two positive
psychology interventions (PPIs) on 300 families across six countries. A systems approach …

Each family has its secrets, ones that shape family communication and relationships in a
way generally unknown to the outsider and often the family itself. Autoethnographers …

The term high conflict is used regularly across various literatures; such as divorce, family
court, and psychotherapy; to describe relationships that are mired in conflict. Despite its …