Strengths derived from marriages and families

5 common myths about marriage and family

nuturant care

social identity

family of procreation

social roles

social status

ascribed status

achieved status

legal definition of marriage

definition of family

definition of marriage

functional definition of family

functional definition of marriage

Inclusive definition of family

Normative definition of family

normative definition of marriage

conceptual approach

structural functional

functional needs the family meets

functional alternative

conflict approach

symbolic interaction

social exchange theory

family development approach

8 stages of family life cycle

4 types of data collection

probability of sampling

non-probability sampling

definition of dating

definition of courtship

functions of dating

permanent availability

exogamy

endogamy

heterogamy

homogamy

sex ratio

filter theory

network interference

gender differences in perception and expectations of dating

psychological abuse

physical abuse

sexual abuse

date rape

3 types of date rape

preoccupation

reciprocation

exclusivity

fantasization

searching

idealization

companionable love