Marriages and Families

PART I THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 1 Perspectives on Intimate Relationships
Chapter 2 Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and
Chapter 3 Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

PART II DYNAMICS OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 4 Communication and Intimacy
Chapter 5 Conflict and Resolution  
Chapter 6 Sexual Intimacy  
Chapter 7 Gender Roles and Power in the Family  
Chapter 8 Managing Economic Resources  

PART III STAGES OF INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter 9 Friendship, Love, Intimacy, and Singlehood  
Chapter 10 Dating, Mate Selection, and Living Together  
Chapter 11 Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation  
Chapter 12 Parenthood: Joys and Challenges  
Chapter 13 Midlife and Older Couples  

PART III CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Chapter 14 Stress, Abuse, and Family  
Chapter 15 Divorce, Single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies 
Chapter 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

Glossary
Name Index
Subject Index