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Research & Theory - Focus Group Awards

The National Council on Family Relations, the NCFR Sections, and the Affiliate Councils have established modes of appreciation to recognize those individuals/groups that further the interests of the organization and/or exemplify the standards to which members aspire.These are distinguished colleagues who have unselfishly dedicated themselves to working in the family field, and have given outstanding service. NCFR provides a vehicle for honoring these people through its Awards program.

Anselm Strauss Award for Qualitative Family Research

This award is sponsored by the Qualitative Family Research Network Focus Groups (QFRN). The award recognizes significant work in the area of family theory, methods and/or research that comes from a qualitative tradition. The award is named for Anselm Strauss, whose life work was to develop and practice qualitative methodologies

2012 Anselm Strauss Award
Jennifer Davis, David B. Ward, Cheryl Storm, Pacific Lutheran University
"The Unsilencing of Military Wives: Wartime Deployment Experiences and Citizen Responsiblity"

Best Research Article Award

The Men in Families Focus Group Best Research Article Award is presented to the author(s) of the best research article related to men in families for the year prior to the award.

2012 Best Research Article Award
M. Katherihne Hutchinson and Julie A. Cederbaum, Boston College

Best New Professional Research Article Award

The Men in Families Focust Group Best New Professional Research Article Award is presented to the new professional author of the best research article related to men in families for the year prior to the award.

2012 Best New Professional Research Article Award
Sara Elizabeth Killoren, University of Missouri
Kimberly A. Updegraff, Arizona State University
F. Scott Christopher, Arizona State University
Adriana Umana-Taylor, Arizona State University
"The Family and Cultural Context of Mexican-Origin Adolescents' Sibling Relationships"