Marriages and Families: Intimacy, Diversity, and Strengths: 2025 Release ISE

PART I The Social Context of Intimate Relationships

1 Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

2 Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and

3 Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

PART II Dynamics of Intimate Relationships

4 Communication and Intimacy

5 Conflict and Resolution

6 Sexual Intimacy

7 Gender Roles and Power in the Family

8 Managing Economic Resources

PART III Stages of Intimate Relationships

9 Friendship, Love, Intimacy, and Singlehood

10 Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together

11 Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

12 Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

13 Midlife and Older Couples

PART IV Challenges and Opportunities

14 Stress, Abuse, and Family

15 Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

16 Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

APPENDICES

Appendix A Couple and Family Scales

Appendix B Family Science and Family Research Methods

Appendix C [Online] Contraception and Abortion Options

Appendix D [Online] Pregnancy and Childbirth

Marriages and Families provides students with the information they need to learn how to create and maintain enduring intimate relationships. Three distinct themes--intimacy; marital and family strengths; diversity--are woven throughout the text, while integrating research, theory, and practical ideas to promote healthy and productive relationships.