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Reexamining Family Stress - New Theory and Research (Paperback)
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Reexamining Family Stress - New Theory and Research (Paperback)
Series: SAGE Library of Social Research
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The study of family stress has been dominated by the ABC-X model
developed over several decades by Rueben Hill and other
researchers. Now, the distinguished authors of this volume, along
with a group of their colleagues and students, reexamine the
theoretical literature in search of a better way of understanding
stress and its management in families. They liberate their inquiry
by setting aside traditional positivist notions in favor of a
systematic paradigm--one that allows them to view stress as a
multifaceted phenomenon with multiple causes and coping strategies.
Then, using a series of qualitative and quantitative studies of
different families in stress, they outline the various patterns of
family responses to stress, the elements of the family system
impacted by stressful events, and the helpfulness and harmfulness
of management strategies in different families. The research and
theory found in Reexamining Family Stress--and its implications for
practitioners--is an important step forward in our understanding
and dealing with families experiencing stress. "In Reexamining
Family Stress, authors Wesley R. Burr, Shirly R. Klein, and
associates present a systemic model of family stress that moves
sharply away from the popular, positivist ABC-X models. Within this
presentation, the authors include a comprehensive discussion of the
theory upon which they build their model and of the outcome
research they completed to answer the unique questions that emerged
in the model's development." --Journal of Family Therapy "In
Reexamining Family Stress, Wesley R. Burr, Shirley R. Klein, and
associates offer the field a fresh perspective to family stress
theory. Their book builds on the earlier theory building efforts by
Robert Burr, using a systemic approach, and tests this refined
theoretical approach with an empirical study. . . . The book makes
a unique contribution to the family stress field." --Journal of
Marriage and the Family "Highly recommended to professionals and
students in the fields of health promotion, social work, and family
and mental health in all settings (work, religious, community,
provider, etc.). With a growing concern about the health of the
family amidst the sea of potential family and societal stressors,
this book offers many excellent insights and perspectives, and
well-documented recommendations on some of the most effective
coping strategies. Many of these strategies can be developed,
nurtured, and strengthened throughout life allowing all members of
the family to be better prepared when family (or life) stressors
are encountered. Even if stressors are minimal, many of these same
strategies are good for building strong, thriving families and
individuals. This is a book well worth the reading!" --American
Journal of Health Promotion
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