This document contains a brief bibliography of peer-reviewed literature, with abstracts, on adult children. It is one of 12 bibliographies on aging prepared by the National Agricultural Library for its "Pathfinders" series of publications. Topics covered by the other 11 bibliographies include aging parents, dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the…

This bibliography of 54 recent books and articles on various aspects of today's changing families was developed to accompany the "Families in Transition" issue of "Emphasis." It is divided into two major sections. The first section lists items that deal with changing family structures in a general way, or that touch upon a variety of subjects.…

Groupings, life styles, and experiences vary a great deal among families. This article reviews books that provide information on developing and maintaining good relationships within the family and ways of handling issues. (CB)

Presents an annotated bibliography of audiovisual materials on the topic of law and the family. For each of the eight audiovisual materials listed, information is presented on title, date of release, type of material, time required, purchase price, availability, and description of the material. (DB)

Presents 24 brief annotations of recent fiction for adolescents that focuses on the roles that homes play in the diverse cultures in the United States. Lists eight suggested activities for exploring the role of home in young adult and other literature. (SR)

Provides descriptions of 48 children's books which offer different perspectives on the ways children might define their sense of place: homes, moving, families, and special places. (SR)

This bibliography attempts to bring together references from the behavioral sciences which focus on the Vietnam veteran experience. Of special importance are manuscripts which deal with (1) the development and maintenance of intimate relationships during and after military service, (2) the relationship between combat experience and interpersonal…

Presents annotations of 42 children's books (published in 1997) about holiday traditions and family traditions focusing in nighttime rituals, special neighborhood occasions, and traditions across the generations; as well as stories based on oral traditions of sharing stories over time from generation to generation. (RS)

As a supplement to the 1972 edition of the Family Life Bibliography, this selected bibliography contains descriptive annotations of literature, films, records, tapes, and other teaching aids related to marriage, parenthood, family and individual relationships, and kindered topics. The materials are divided into the following general areas: (1)…

A review of recent research studies suggests that the dominant pattern of decision making and action taking in the Chicano family is not male-dominated and authoritarian but egalitarian. Husband and wife share in decision making and in the performance of household tasks and child care. Sex role segregation is rare. (Author/BEF)

This revised selected bibliography offers descriptive annotations of literature, films, records, tapes, and other teaching aids related to marriage, parenthood, family relationships, and kindered topics. The material is divided into the following general areas: (1) theoretical, historical, and cross cultural perspectives on the family; (2)…

Describes the best short films produced since September 1979. Groups the films under the headings family life, fiction, energy and environment, sports and leisure, and health and sickness. (RL)

Describes activities that can be used in library media centers or elementary school classrooms that relate to family ties and traditions. An annotated list of 34 sources of information suitable for kindergarten through third grade is included. (LRW)

Discussion of sharing family remembrances highlights children's books that focus on memories, remembering, keepsakes, and special places. An annotated list of 35 picture books is provided that includes suggestions for student activities. (LRW)

This annotated bibliography of readings related to dual career couple relationships is divided into eleven areas of focus. Sections included are (1) Alternatives to Rigid Work Imperatives; (2) Child Rearing in Dual Career Families; (3) Collaboration Strategies for Coping; (4) Definition, Trend, and Historical Perspective of Dual Career Couples;…