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by Dorothy Rombo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies, Department of Human Ecology, State University of New York at Oneonta
Human rights are contested locally, nationally, regionally, and internationally—and so human rights in Kenya are not a given.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
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by Justin M. Petkus, M.S., CFLE, CCLS, Ph.D. student, and Alexandra E. Martin, Ph.D. student, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
In 2015, Global Finance magazine ranked Qatar as the world's wealthiest country.
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by Shuntay Z. McCoy, Ph.D., MSW, Department of Counseling and Human Services, Old Dominion University, and Anthony James, Ph.D., CFLE, Department of Family Studies & Social Work, Miami University
BLM challenges family science to examine, and reexamine with a sense of urgency, the current state of Blacks in the context of the United States.
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by Luca Maurer, M.S., CFLE, CSE, CSC, Director, Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services, Ithaca College
For transgender people, using a restroom is a major safety concern.
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by Juliet R. Bradley, PhD, LSW, Professor, Human Services Department, Kaplan University
Despite the fact that same-sex adoption is legal in all fifty states, same-sex couples may still encounter issues when trying to adopt.
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by Karlien Strijbosch, M.S., Junior Lecturer, Technology and Society Studies Department, University College Maastricht, Netherlands
Being single is regularly seen as if something were missing from an individual's life.
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Interpersonal Relationships
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by Coltan Schoenike and Markell Jurek, undergraduate students, and Amanda E. Barnett, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin–Stout
Most victories for the LGBTQIA+ community have particularly benefited gay and lesbian men and women.
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by Bethany L. Letiecq, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Science, George Mason University
When I arrived at Montana State University in 2002, I was not a scholar-activist. But over time, I found myself at a scholar-activist crossroads.
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Professional Ethics and Practice
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This Family Focus section of NCFR Report — themed "Families and Human Rights" — includes articles that address human rights in countries around the world.
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by Paula Tripp, Ph.D., CFCS, CFLE, Oklahoma State University; and Jin Young Choi, MPH, Ph.D., Sam Houston State University
Vital short-term goals need to be reached to see long-term healthier adults.
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by Christopher J. Wretman; Kaylyn E. Weller; and Gary L. Bowen, Ph.D.; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The School Success Profile (SSP) is a self-report electronic survey for middle and high school students about their beliefs.
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Family Health
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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by Jennifer Haake, B.S.
Several states, taking into consideration the health risks associated with obesity, have placed parents of morbidly obese children under arrest.
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by Amanda Westmoreland, M.S., LMFT, doctoral candidate, University of Kentucky
My goal for this report is to outline some key terms surrounding obesity.
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by Katherine A. Magerko, M.S.; and Angela R. Wiley, Ph.D.; University of Illinois
Our research indicates that child care providers may be excellent partners for supporting and improving the health of children and adults in the community.
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by Carolyn Sutter, M.S.; Jennifer C. Taylor, M.S.; Adrienne Nishina, Ph.D.; and Lenna L. Ontai, Ph.D.; University of California, Davis
A more nuanced understanding of social processes will ultimately help to develop more effective and developmentally appropriate school-based food policies.
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Reviewed by Richard Glotzer, Ph.D., CFLE
This is an interesting, well organized, volume for anyone interested in how families interface with institutions, especially school systems.
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by Dylan L. Galos, M.S.; Eugene Hall, M.A.; and Jenifer K. McGuire, Ph.D.; all of the University of Minnesota
On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that state laws prohibiting same-sex marriage are unconstitutional.
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by Julia M. Bernard, Ph.D. East Tennessee State University; and Mary Oglesby, M.S., McNeese State University
This is not your great-grandfather's, or even your grandfather's, military. Our research should be full explorations of the changing landscape.
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by Hoa N. Nguyen, doctoral student; Saeid Kianpour, MFT, doctoral student; Yesim Keskin, doctoral student; and Fred P. Piercy, Ph.D.; all of Virginia Tech
By understanding of the media's influence, Islamic beliefs of ordinary Muslims, and discrimination against their families, we hope to open minds and hearts.
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Religion and Families
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by Anthony James, Jr., Ph.D., Family Studies & Social Work Department of Miami University
An important component of the parenting journey is to protect children from the ills of the world.
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Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts
Internal Dynamics of Families
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Reviewed by Marcie Parker, Ph.D., CFLE
Drink is an important book that should be read by anyone working with families.
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Reviewed by Marcie Parker, Ph.D., CFLE
This book will be a great service to all those who are caregivers, who have been caregivers, and who will become caregivers.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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Reviewed by Jennifer S. Reinke, Ph.D., LAMFT, CFLE
These books address the family life education content areas of Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts and Internal Dynamics of Families.
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Internal Dynamics of Families
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by Judith A. Myers-Walls, Ph.D., CFLE, Professor Emerita, Child Development and Family Studies, Purdue University
Here are my top 10 reasons why any consideration of the issues of war and violence needs to include a discussion of their impact on children and families.
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