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

• Amy Rauer, Chair (2021)
• Beth Russell, CFLE, Chair-elect (2021)
• Spencer Olmstead, CFLE, Secretary/Treasurer (2021)
• Jillian Caldwell, Students & New Professionals Representative (2021)
• Kayley Davis McMahan, Communications Specialist (2021)
• Kari Adamsons, Past Chair (2021)
• Todd F. Martin, CFLE, Reuben Hill Award Chair (2020)