Family Studies

Family studies is a field that focuses on the family as a social institution and the relationships within families. It examines the structure, function, and dynamics of families, as well as how families interact with their environment and society. Family studies may include topics such as marriage, parenting, communication within families, family roles, and family systems theory. It seeks to understand the complexities of family life and how families contribute to the well-being of individuals and society as a whole. - wikipedia

Personnel & Activity

Departments

  • Psychol

Research Themes

  • Verbal Coercion

  • Self-Esteem

  • Sexual Victimization

  • Sexual Experiences Survey

  • Criticism Tactics

Influential Faculty

  • Schlehofer, Michele M.
    1 Article, 5 Citations

  • Bush, Domonique
    1 Article, 5 Citations

  • Osman, Suzanne L.
    2 Articles, 2 Citations

  • Lane, Halle L.
    1 Article, 1 Citations

Influential Articles

  • Experiences of Parent-Advocates of Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Youth (5 citations)

  • Predicting Body-Esteem Based on Type of Sexual Victimization Experience (1 citations)

  • Predicting College Women's Self-esteem Based on Verbal Coercion Experience and Verbal Tactic Items on the Revised Sexual Experiences Survey (1 citations)