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Direct linkO'Brien, Marion – Journal of Marriage and Family, 2005
The predominant theoretical orientation of the majority of scientists studying human behavioral development and family functioning is derived from systems models. These theories are dynamic in their conceptualization and emphasize process and context. To a large extent, the analytic strategies we employ are not consistent with our theoretical…
Descriptors: Individual Development, Behavior Development, Social Theories, Research Methodology
