The most accessible and engaging introduction to family psychology, which explores the ways families and family relationships influence development across infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
An Introduction to Family Relationships provides a concise, up-to-date overview of the foundations of family psychology and child development. It covers key theories and research evidence and considers the differences within and between families, and of family life across diverse cultures.
Key Features - The only accessible introduction to the field of family psychology. - Discusses a diverse range of family-structures and the influence that cultural differences can have on family relationships. - Discusses recent and innovative research that helps lay a foundation for students' understanding of the field. - Figures and illustrations help to demonstrate key points and increase students' engagement with the text.
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A comprehensive and research-driven exploration of family dynamics and development. The materials are methodologically robust, covering a range of study designs and ethical considerations to ensure a nuanced understanding of family life. * Antonio Bova, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Milan, Italy) * A comprehensive, contemporary, and inclusive overview of family dynamics, covering both traditional and non-traditional family structures. The content is engaging, well-researched, and relevant to current societal trends, with clear explanations of key concepts and theoretical frameworks. The materials are particularly strong in their focus on the diversity of family types, including LGBTQ+ families, families formed through assisted reproductive technologies, and those with single parents. This inclusivity is essential for fostering a broad and realistic understanding of family life in today's world. * Valentina Sclafani, University of Lincoln *
1: Why and how do we study the family?
2: Transition to parenthood: New roles and relationships
3: Mother-infant relationships: A spotlight on attachment theory
4: Father-child relationships
5: Sibling relationships
6: Family life: Going to the school gates
7: Family relationships during adolescence
8: Families in challenging circumstances
9: The future of families
Dr Sarah Foley is a Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She completed her doctoral and post-doctoral research at the Centre for Family Research, University of Cambridge. Sarah's research focuses on family functioning and the psychological wellbeing of family members across diverse family forms and transitions.
Dr Rachel Latham is a Research Fellow at the Social, Genetic, and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, King's College London. Prior to this, she worked supporting children and young people living in care and completed her PhD in Developmental Psychology at the University of Sussex. Rachel's research explores the role of the co-parenting relationship for children's development and examines the impact of maltreatment and violence on mental health.
Dr Susan Imrie is Head of Wellbeing and a Fellow at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge. She completed her PhD in Psychology at the Centre for Family Research, University of Cambridge and has held lectureships in psychology at Thomas Coram Research Unit, UCL and the Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge.
