Family Routines and Rituals
Will be published approx. on 31. October 2006
Book
Hardback
172 pages
978-0-300-11696-0 (ISBN)
Description
While family life has conspicuously changed in the past fifty years, it would be a mistake to conclude that family routines and rituals have lost their meaning. In this book Barbara H. Fiese, a clinical and developmental psychologist, examines how the practices of diverse family routines and the meanings created through rituals have evolved to meet the demands of today's busy families. She discusses and integrates various research literatures and draws on her own studies to show how family routines and rituals influence physical and mental health, translate cultural values, and may even be used therapeutically.
Looking at a range of family activities from bedtime stories to special holiday meals, Fiese relates such occasions to significant issues including parenting competence, child adjustment, and relational well-being. She concludes by underscoring the importance of flexible approaches to family time to promote healthier families and communities.
Looking at a range of family activities from bedtime stories to special holiday meals, Fiese relates such occasions to significant issues including parenting competence, child adjustment, and relational well-being. She concludes by underscoring the importance of flexible approaches to family time to promote healthier families and communities.
Reviews / Votes
"This study of family routine and ritual builds important new bridges between family research and family therapy, enriching both."-George Howe, George Washington University -- George Howe "A novel and innovative book from one of the pioneers in the field."-Ross D. Parke, University of California, Riverside -- Ross D. ParkeMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
9 b-w illus.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
446 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-300-11696-0 (9780300116960)
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Person
Barbara H. Fiese is professor and chair of the psychology department, Syracuse University, where she is also senior scientist at the Center for Health and Behavior. She lives in Oswego, NY.