ISBN:
9780128154946
,
0128154942
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.85072
Keywords:
Families Cross-cultural studies
;
Families Research
;
Families
;
Families ; Research
;
Cross-cultural studies
;
Familles - Recherche
;
Familles - �Etudes transculturelles
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Introduction -- Essential forms and functions of families -- Influences on family functioning -- Family interventions -- Conclusion.
Abstract:
Cross-Cultural Family Research and Practice broadens the theoretical and clinical perspectives on couple and family cross-cultural research with insights from a diverse set of disciplines, including psychology, sociology, communications, economics, and more. Examining topics such as family migration, acculturation and implications for clinical intervention, the book starts by providing an overarching conceptual framework, then moves into a comparison of countries and cultures, with an overview of cross-cultural studies of the family across nations from a range of specific disciplinary perspectives. Other sections focus on acculturation, migrating/migrated families and their descendants, and clinical practice with culturally diverse families. Studies cultural influences in couple and family relationships Features a broadly interdisciplinary perspective Looks at how cultural differences affect how families are structured and function Explores why certain immigrant groups adapt better to new countries than others Discusses why certain countries are better at integrating immigrants than others
Note:
Includes index
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