Explores the potential of the field of family studies to provide an investigating body of knowledge in order to form a set of concepts to unify the many disciplines of home economics. Suggests five central concepts for defining the scope of home economics: energy, space, time, management, and family. (NRJ)

The therapeutic educational guidance center at Hoxton is described through use of case studies. (Author/RK)

The erosion of marriage has caused enormous difficulties for children, parents, and society. Compared to children born within marriage, those born outside of marriage are overwhelmingly more likely to live in poverty, depend on welfare, and have behavior problems. They also may suffer depression and physical abuse, fail in school, abuse drugs, and…

This paper examines the diversity of experiences associated with grandparenting, as well as identifying factors that contribute to this diversity. The focus is grandparents in Canada, but international research is included as well. Following a list of highlights and an introduction, the paper addresses: (1) the demographic context of…

Exploration of a number of essays published recently in "Political Science and Perspectives on Politics" makes clear that a number of political scientists consider the question of how they are helping students to become engaged and responsible students is a central goal. The task of working with students in class to help them develop the…

Credit cards have swept through almost every social class and all ages in Hong Kong. This paper attempts to provide a preliminary analysis of the possible impact of credit cards on individuals and their families in Hong Kong. A literature review reveals that Hong Kong people, while enjoying the freedom and convenience of "plastic money,"…

Taking into account current trends in societal change on the one hand, and the changing philosophy of university administration on the other, this paper proposes new programs and methods for training of family sociologists. Read at the 68th annual meeting of the American Sociological Society, New York City, August 27-30, 1973. (Author/RP)

Approximately 8.9 percent of Canadian families can be classified as one-parent families. Two reports, published in 1971 review the problems of Canadian one-parent families, and make recommendations which will affect the lives of these families. The major findings and recommendations of the two studies are reported in this paper. (Author)

It is the thesis of this article that it is important for all those who work with children to become aware of the restrictions which prevail in our society in regard to the subject of death so that understanding and guidance can be given to a child when death becomes a part of his personal experience. (Author)

It is argued that social, economic, legal and political differences were responsible for considerable variation in household size and composition in the past. Certain common assumptions such as cultural diffusion from upper-class behavior, the progressive nuclearization of the household, and the decline of family solidarity are examined…

Focusing on a nineteenth century frontier community which provides remarkably complete documentation from its founding in 1857, this study analyzes the role of kinship and family structure in determining migration patterns. (Author)

This article examines the change that has developed over the years in a child's relationship with his family and adults in general, and the subsequent effect on family recreation and leisure. (JA)

Conventional and counterculture families are discussed as ideal types in eight activity areas ranging from childrearing and economics to religious and leisure time use. Counterculture forms show either promise or hypothetical superiority in meeting needs in five of the areas. (Author)

A national movement seeks to strengthen family life by encouraging the schools to educate students for good parenthood. (Editor)

Discusses the Group Home program of the Parry Center for Children, Portland, Oregon, designed to treat emotionally disturbed children. (DS)