Families with Adolescents: Bridging the Gaps Between Theory, Research, and Practice

by Stephen M. Gavazzi

Book Overview

Despite their flocking to social networking sites in unprecedented numbers, research confirms that adolescents continue to be influenced primarily by their families rather than their peers and other social contexts. Consequently, the family unit remains a vital setting for understanding and intervening with youth. Synthesizing important findings from the literature on family science and such related fields as psychology, sociology, social work,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461428092
• ISBN13: 9781461428091
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"