Cross-cultural family research and practice / edited by W. Kim Halford, Fons van de Vijver.
| Other author | Halford, W. Kim, editor. |
| Other author | Vijver, Fons J. R. van de, editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | London : Academic Press, 2020. |
| Description | 1 online resource (xxvii, 739 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Partial contents | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Cross-cultural family research and practice. London : Amsterdam : Academic Press, 2020 0128154934 |
| ISBN | 9780128154946 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 0128154942 (electronic book) |
| Stock number | 9780128154946 Ingram Content Group |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |