Provides a summary of the limited research on three uniquely stressful experiences of military families: relocation, separation, and reunion. Using the insights derived from this literature, identifies and discusses interventions to assist and guide military families through these unique events. (Contains 64 references.) (GCP)

The first Framework for Life Span Family Life Education was published by the National Council on Family Relations in 1987. The second edition of the framework continues a long, rich history in family life education by building on the work and contributions of many individuals and scholars. This article updates practitioners, counselors, and…

In humorous moments, family counselors and families often learn a lot about themselves and their relationships. This article focuses on the importance of levity and learning within family life and family counseling through the use of a series of vignettes drawn from the author's own experiences. (Author)

Examined collateral costs of incarceration for jail inmates. Explored relationship between costs of confinement and affective responses of inmates to incarceration. Found collateral costs could be extensive and were unrelated to legal status, prior criminal history, time in jail, or resources available to inmate at arrest. Collateral costs…

Surveyed over 200 married adults from 20 major religious denominations concerning influence of religious belief and practice on family satisfaction. Most reported that religion was helpful to family life. Those who reported more social support and divine intervention reported higher levels of family satisfaction. (Author/NB)

Examined role of stress and resources in family satisfaction for two-generation farm families. Findings from 481 adults highlight the central role of family stress, unity, and power in the perception of family satisfaction; however, the role these variables played differed for each generation. (Author/NB)

Introduces Family Behavior Loop Mapping as diagraming method for wet and dry repetitive behavior cycles of substance abusers. Explains family wet/dry behavior cycles as changes in family function corresponding to abuser shifts from active use (wet) to abstinence (dry). (Author/CM)

Discusses importance of integrating values education with family life education, the assumptions on which such an integration is based, and the impediments to its implementation. Suggestions for overcoming these impediments are presented. Concludes that the role of values in family life education can no longer be ignored simply because it is…

Tested model of adolescent depression with 300 adolescents, over one-half of whom had contact with substance abuse program. Interviewed respondents twice, with interviews one year apart. Found that perceived parental rejection was only family factor associated with depressive symptoms once controls were introduced. Perceived parental rejection…

The authors identify challenges for home economics educators who are involved in work/family research and explore ways to meet these challenges. Research priorities are identified. Suggestions are given for selecting representative samples, obtaining cooperation from employers, developing instruments for data collection, and securing funds.…

Argues that recent changes in families require rethinking of standard model of family change, initiated by Burgess, as disorganization/reorganization. Notes that sociological attention has increasingly turned toward concepts of divergence and difference. Recommends that these issues be brought into sharper focus in theories of the postmodern…

Identifies 20 major issues in remarriage families from the professional literature and places issues in 4 categories: initial family issues, developing family issues, feelings about self and others, and adult issues. Discusses each issue using citations from the primary sources. Offers many suggestions for counselor assessment and intervention.…

Investigated coping strategies of 39 U.S. adolescents whose families had relocated to Belgium. Findings indicated that adolescents selected both approach and avoidance strategies to cope with relocation. Females and older adolescents relied significantly more on approach strategies than on avoidance strategies. Self-concept and behavioral…

Elucidates relationship between historical and philosophical foundations of family life education influences and paradigms of knowledge and action commonly used within family life profession. Examines paradigms (instrumental/technical, interpretative, and critical/emancipatory) as to their applicability in family life education. Explores…

Discusses problems faced by children growing up in an alcoholic family. Reviews four survivor roles of children of alcoholics (COAs): super-coper, scapegoat, lost child, and family mascot. Describes alcoholism as a disease of denial. Reviews the Children of Alcoholics movement begun by adult COAs to become advocates for COAs. (NB)