Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-190) and index.
Contents
Overview of theory, research, and application topics -- Family development theory -- Family systems theory -- Ecological theory -- Attachment theory -- Social learning theory -- Research on the parent-adolescent dyad -- Polyadic research on families with adolescents -- The family's impact on adolescent outcomes -- Family therapy and other family intervention-based efforts -- Family prevention programs -- Outlook on theoretical, research, and application efforts to date -- The need to integrate theory, research, and application efforts.