ISBN:
9781461477686
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (223 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.85
Keywords:
Child rearing..
;
Parenting
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the transition to parenthood. It covers societal trends, changes and, most importantly, expectations. The book also places focus on how families are impacted by their surroundings and their individual members.
Abstract:
Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1 A History of Fertility in America -- Fertility -- The Century in Review -- 1920s to 1930s -- 1940s -- 1950s -- 1960s -- 1970s -- 1980s -- 1990s -- 2000s -- More Recently -- Future Research -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Theoretical Perspectives -- Symbolic Interaction TheoryTheory -- Ease of Transitioning into a Role -- Role Strain -- Quality of Role Enactment -- Attachment TheoryTheory -- Life Course TheoryTheory -- Ecological Framework -- Time Preference/Social Exchange (TPEX) TheoryTheory -- Time Preference TheoryTheory -- Social Exchange TheoryTheory -- The TPEX ModelThe TPEX model -- Discussion -- Future Research -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Voluntary Versus Involuntary Childlessness -- Postponing ParenthoodParenthood -- Voluntary Childlessness -- Involuntary Childlessness -- Adoption -- The Social Class Factor in Women's Fertility -- Future Research -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Diversity -- Family Support -- Family Roles -- Motherhood -- Fatherhood -- Future Research -- Conclusion -- 5 Demographics -- Age -- Education/Income -- Race/Ethnicity -- Gender -- Sexual Orientation -- Other Demographics -- Marital Status -- Religion -- Pregnancy Intentions -- Parity -- Future Research -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- 6 Expectations -- Prenatal ExpectationsExpectations -- Postnatal ExpectationsExpectations -- Unfulfilled Expectation -- Future Research -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 Relationship Maintenance -- Model Based on Dr. John Gottman's ResearchResearch -- Maximizing Positive Affect -- More Detailed Aspects of Maximizing Positive Affect -- Regulating Conflict Constructively -- Inevitability of Conflict -- Responding to Conflict -- Avoiding the Development/Escalation of Destructive Behaviors and Attitudes -- A Triangle Model -- Future ResearchResearch -- Conclusion.
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URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7768-6
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