The Attitudes and Activities of Contemporary Family Theorists

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ID3021735
AuthorsDavid M Klein (0000-0002-1956-3984, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Notrh Damm, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556.), Jay D Schvaneveldt (Utah State University), Brent C Miller (Department of Child and Family Studies University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37916.)
Year1977
Volume8
Issue1
Pages5-27
Publication date1977-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Comparative Family Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0047-2328 • E-ISSN: 1929-9850
PublisherUniversity of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.3138/jcfs.8.1.5
OpenAlexW2931181572
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited8

One hundred and three family scholars were surveyed about their attitudes and the nature and extent of their activities related to family theory development. The questionnaire data are utilized to describe the background characteristics of family theorists and the project in which they are engaged. Conceptual frameworks or theoretical perspectives are often used, but some of the traditional frameworks are identified with and used infrequently while some newer approaches are strongly endorsed and used. The perceived role of research in the development of family theory is assessed. An index of commitment to family theory is also constructed from the self report data, and correlates of commitment are presented and discussed. lmpl ications for the development of family theory in the near future are proposed

Development theory · Economic growth · Epistemology · Sociology · Coaching Methods and Impact · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Family Business Performance and Succession · Psychology · Social Psychology

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