The Research and Theory (RT) Section facilitates research and theory activities in all content areas related to marriage and the family. Two awards are sponsored: Ernest Burgess Award recognizing a distinguished career in family research and theory, and the Reuben Hill Award for the outstanding research article in a family journal.

• Section Awards

• Section Governance (members only)

• Historical Section News

• Discussion Group (members only)

Section Officers

• Beth Russell, CFLE, Chair (2021-2023)
• Isaac J. Washburn, Ph.D., Chair-Elect (2021-2023)
• Ashley Ermer, Ph.D., Secretary/Treasurer (2021-2023)
• Caroline Sanner, Ph.D., Students & New Professionals Representative (2021-2023)
• Matthew Ogan, M.S., Communications Specialist (2021-2023)
• Amy Rauer, Past Chair (2021-2023)
• Todd F. Martin, CFLE, Reuben Hill Award Chair