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Chapter 1 Choices in Relationships: An Introduction to Marriage and the Family |
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Choices in Relationships--View of the Text |
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Facts About Choices in Relationships |
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Not to Decide Is to Decide |
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Action Must Follow a Choice |
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Choices Involve Trade-Offs |
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Some Choices Require Correction |
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Choices Include Selecting a Positive or a Negative View |
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Most Choices Are Revocable; Some Are Not |
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Choices About the Use of Technology |
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Choices Are Influenced by the Stage in the Family Life Cycle |
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Influence of Social and Cultural Forces on Choices |
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Theories of Marriage and the Family |
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Social Exchange Framework |
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Family Life Course Development Framework |
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Structure-Function Framework |
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Symbolic Interaction Framework |
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Definition of the Situation |
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Couple and Family Technology Framework |
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Elements of Modern Marriage |
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Legal Responsibility for Children |
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Nuclear, Binuclear, and Blended Families |
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26 | (1) |
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Traditional, Modern, and Postmodern Family |
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Differences Between Marriage and Family |
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Changes in Marriage and the Family in the Last |
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The Process and Quality of Research |
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Steps in the Research Process |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (1) |
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Chapter 2 Love Relationships |
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33 | (24) |
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35 | (1) |
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35 | (2) |
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37 | (2) |
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39 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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Theories on the Origins of Love |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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Falling in Love and Keeping Love Alive |
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46 | (1) |
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Social Conditions for Love |
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46 | (1) |
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Psychological Conditions for Love |
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47 | (1) |
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Perception of Reciprocal Liking |
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47 | (1) |
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Physiological Condition of Love |
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48 | (1) |
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Cognitive Condition for Love |
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"Right Time" Condition of Love |
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48 | (1) |
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Keeping Love Alive Across Time |
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49 | (1) |
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50 | (1) |
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Unrequited or Unreciprocated Love |
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Making Risky, Dangerous Choices |
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50 | (1) |
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Difficulty in Maintaining a Romantic Relationship |
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50 | (1) |
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Disapproval of Parents and Friends |
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50 | (1) |
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Emotionally Abusive Relationships |
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51 | (1) |
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Profound Sadness and Depression When a Relationship Ends |
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52 | (1) |
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Jealousy in Relationships |
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52 | (1) |
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Gender Differences in Coping With Jealousy |
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53 | (1) |
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54 | (1) |
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Polyamory |
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55 | (1) |
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From Polyamory to Monogamy: One Person's Experience |
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55 | (1) |
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55 | (1) |
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56 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Gender Diversity and Relationships |
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57 | (24) |
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59 | (1) |
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The Multidimensional Spectrum of Sex |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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Gender, Gender Identity, and Gender Role Variations |
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60 | (1) |
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61 | (1) |
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Gender Identity, Variations, and Pronouns |
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62 | (3) |
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Gender Roles and Gender Ideology |
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65 | (3) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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70 | (1) |
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Gender Inequality and Socialization Outcomes |
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72 | (1) |
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Inequality in Poverty Rates and Income |
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73 | (1) |
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Occupational Sex Segregation |
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74 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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Body Image Concerns and Dissatisfaction |
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74 | (1) |
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Gender Imbalance in Political Leadership |
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75 | (1) |
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Gender Gap in Life Expectancy and Health |
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76 | (1) |
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76 | (1) |
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Unequal Pressure to Conform to Gender Norms and Roles |
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76 | (1) |
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Gender Equality as a Human Rights Issue |
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77 | (2) |
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79 | (1) |
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80 | (1) |
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Chapter 4 Singlehood, Cohabitation, and Living Apart Together |
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81 | (24) |
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82 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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82 | (2) |
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84 | (1) |
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Individuals Are Delaying Marriage |
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84 | (3) |
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Benefits of Singlehood and Limitations of Marriage |
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87 | (1) |
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87 | (1) |
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Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Long Distance Relationships |
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88 | (2) |
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90 | (1) |
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90 | (1) |
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Hookups That Transition to Romantic Relationships |
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91 | (1) |
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Long-Distance Relationships |
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91 | (2) |
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93 | (1) |
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Types of Cohabitation Relationships |
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94 | (1) |
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Consequences of Cohabitation |
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95 | (1) |
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Advantages of Cohabitation |
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95 | (1) |
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Disadvantages of Cohabitation |
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96 | (1) |
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Pregnancy as a Precursor to Cohabitation |
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97 | (1) |
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Legal Aspects of Cohabitation |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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Child Inheritance and Access to Parents After Breakup |
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100 | (1) |
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Living Apart Together [ LAT] |
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100 | (2) |
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102 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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Chapter 5 Selecting a Partner |
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105 | (26) |
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Sociological Factors and Mate Selection |
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106 | (1) |
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Sociological Factors Operative in Mate Selection |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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Religion and Spirituality |
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107 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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Relationship Status: Poaching |
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110 | (1) |
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Psychological Factors and Mate Selection |
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110 | (1) |
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Complementary Needs Theory |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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Undesirable Personality Characteristics of a Potential Mate |
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112 | (1) |
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Female Attraction to "Bad Boys" |
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113 | (1) |
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Physical and Cultural Factors and Mate Selection |
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114 | (1) |
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Physical Factors Operative in Mate Selection |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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Sociobiological Factors Operative in Mate Selection |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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Criticisms of the Sociobiological Perspective |
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115 | (1) |
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Cultural Factors Operative in Mate Selection |
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115 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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Finding a Partner Online Using Apps |
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116 | (1) |
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Meeting Online--Advantages |
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117 | (1) |
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Meeting Online--Disadvantages |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (1) |
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Stages Leading to Commitment |
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120 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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Different Levels of Attraction, Love, and Commitment |
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125 | (1) |
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Visiting Your Partner's Parents |
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125 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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Important Considerations Before You Say "I Do" |
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126 | (1) |
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Call Off the Wedding if It Doesn't Feel Right |
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126 | (1) |
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127 | (1) |
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Date Partner for at Least 3 Years Before Getting Married |
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127 | (1) |
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Marry Someone Similar to You |
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127 | (1) |
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Be Aware That an On-and-Off Relationship Is a Bad Sign |
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127 | (1) |
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Consider Your Parents' Opinion of Your Partner |
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127 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (2) |
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Chapter 6 Diversity in Marriages and Families |
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131 | (28) |
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Benefits and Societal Functions of Marriage |
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132 | (1) |
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Spousal Benefits of Marriage |
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132 | (1) |
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Impact of COVID-19 on Marriage Satisfaction |
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133 | (1) |
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Societal Functions of Marriage |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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Person-to-Person Commitment |
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134 | (1) |
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Family-to-Family Commitment |
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135 | (1) |
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135 | (1) |
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Couple-to-State Commitment |
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136 | (1) |
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Marriage as a Rite of Passage |
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136 | (1) |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (1) |
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138 | (2) |
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Diverse Marriages and Families |
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140 | (1) |
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African American Families |
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141 | (1) |
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Hispanic, Latino, and Latina Families |
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142 | (1) |
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143 | (1) |
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144 | (1) |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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Interracial and Multiracial Marriages |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (1) |
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Age-Discrepant Relationships and Marriages |
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150 | (1) |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (1) |
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Definition and Characteristics of Successful Marriages |
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152 | (2) |
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Theoretical Views of Marital Happiness and Success |
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154 | (1) |
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Marital Happiness Across Time |
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154 | (2) |
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156 | (1) |
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157 | (2) |
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Chapter 7 LGBTQ+ Relationships |
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159 | (26) |
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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity |
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160 | (1) |
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Sexual Orientation Variations |
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160 | (2) |
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Problems of Sexual Orientation Classification |
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162 | (2) |
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164 | (1) |
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Origins of Sexual Orientation Diversity |
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165 | (1) |
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Research on the Origins of Sexual Orientation Diversity |
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165 | (1) |
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Beliefs About What "Causes" Sexual Orientation |
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165 | (1) |
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Earlier Views of Homosexuality as a Mental Disorder |
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166 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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Heterosexism, Prejudice, and Discrimination |
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167 | (1) |
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Prejudice and Stereotypes |
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167 | (1) |
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Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Individuals |
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168 | (1) |
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Effects of Prejudice and Discrimination on LGBTQ+ Individuals |
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168 | (1) |
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The Intersection of Race and Ethnicity and Anti-LGBTQ+Status |
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169 | (1) |
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Effects of LGBTQ+ Prejudice and Discrimination on Non-LGBTQ+ Individuals |
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169 | (1) |
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Coming out of the LGBTQ+Closet |
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170 | (1) |
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Deciding to Come Out: Reasons, Risks, and Benefits |
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170 | (1) |
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170 | (1) |
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Coming Out as Transgender |
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171 | (1) |
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LGBTQ+ Couple Relationships and Marriages |
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172 | (1) |
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172 | (2) |
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Comparisons of LGBTQ+ and Different-Sex Relationships |
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174 | (1) |
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Sexual Behavior and Interactions in LGBTQ+ Relationships |
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175 | (1) |
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Unique Challenges for Same-Sex Relationships |
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175 | (1) |
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Relationships of Transgender Individuals |
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175 | (1) |
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Mixed-Orientation Relationships |
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176 | (1) |
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LGBTQ+Families and Parenting |
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177 | (1) |
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178 | (1) |
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179 | (1) |
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Development and Well-Being of Children With Gay or Lesbian Parents |
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179 | (1) |
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Transgender Parents and Their Children |
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180 | (1) |
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Moving Forward: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality |
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180 | (1) |
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LGBTQ+ Rights in the United States |
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180 | (1) |
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Cultural Changes and Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Persons and Families |
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181 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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183 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 Communication and Technology in Relationships |
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185 | (20) |
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Factors in Interpersonal Communication |
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186 | (1) |
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186 | (1) |
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Verbal and Nonverbal Communication |
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186 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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Gender Differences in Communication |
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188 | (1) |
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Communication Choices for Relationship Enhancement |
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188 | (4) |
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Revealing One's Self, Secrets, and The Past |
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192 | (1) |
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Dishonesty, Cheating, and STI Status |
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193 | (1) |
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193 | (1) |
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Cheating in Romantic Relationships |
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193 | (1) |
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Technology and Romantic Relationships |
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194 | (1) |
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Technology Use During COVID-19 |
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194 | (1) |
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Texting and Relationships |
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195 | (2) |
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197 | (1) |
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When Social Media and Texting Become a Problem |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (2) |
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Address Recurring, Disturbing Issues |
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201 | (1) |
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Understand Your Partner's Perspective |
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201 | (1) |
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Identify New Desired Behaviors |
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201 | (1) |
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Generate Alternative Win-Win Solutions |
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201 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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Be Alert to Defense Mechanisms |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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203 | (2) |
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Chapter 9 Sexuality in Relationships |
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205 | (30) |
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Sexual Values and Sexual Choices |
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206 | (2) |
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208 | (1) |
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Virginity: Ways of Viewing and Reasons for Virginity |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (1) |
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Script for Delaying Intercourse in a Relationship |
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211 | (1) |
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212 | (2) |
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214 | (1) |
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Covid-19 Impact on Sexuality |
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214 | (1) |
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Covid-19 and Sexual Choices |
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214 | (3) |
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Sexual Behaviors: An Overview |
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217 | (1) |
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217 | (1) |
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217 | (2) |
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219 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (1) |
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220 | (1) |
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Keeping Secrets About Sexual Behaviors |
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220 | (1) |
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Sexuality in Relationships |
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221 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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Sex Among the Separated and Divorced |
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223 | (1) |
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Sex Between Persons in a Friends-With-Benefits Relationship |
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223 | (1) |
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Concurrent Sexual Partnerships |
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224 | (1) |
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Consensual Nonmonogamous Relationships |
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224 | (1) |
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Sexuality In Swinging Relationships |
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225 | (1) |
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When One's Sexual Partner Is Transgender |
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226 | (1) |
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226 | (1) |
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227 | (1) |
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227 | (1) |
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The Illusion of Safety in a "Monogamous" Relationship |
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228 | (1) |
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Sexual Fulfillment: Some Prerequisites |
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228 | (1) |
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Self-Knowledge, Body Image, and Health |
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228 | (1) |
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A Committed and Equal Relationship |
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229 | (1) |
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Open Sexual Communication and Feedback |
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229 | (1) |
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229 | (1) |
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Communication When Interest in Sex Differs |
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229 | (1) |
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230 | (1) |
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231 | (1) |
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232 | (1) |
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233 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Violent and Abusive Relationships |
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235 | (26) |
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Types of Violence and Abuse |
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236 | (1) |
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Intimate Partner Violence |
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236 | (3) |
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239 | (1) |
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Emotional and Cyber Abuse |
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239 | (1) |
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240 | (1) |
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241 | (1) |
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241 | (1) |
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242 | (1) |
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243 | (1) |
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Recognizing and Resisting Abuse |
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243 | (1) |
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243 | (1) |
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Fighting Back: What Is the Best Strategy? |
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243 | (1) |
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243 | (1) |
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Alerting a Friend About Abuse in Their Relationship |
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244 | (1) |
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Reasons for Violence and Abuse |
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244 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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246 | (1) |
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247 | (1) |
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Child Abuse in Family of Origin |
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247 | (1) |
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247 | (1) |
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Prevention and Intervention |
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247 | (1) |
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Sexual Coercion, SeXual Assault, and Rape |
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247 | (2) |
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249 | (1) |
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249 | (1) |
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Sexual Abuse in Same-Sex Relationships |
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249 | (1) |
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250 | (1) |
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250 | (1) |
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250 | (1) |
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251 | (1) |
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Reducing Sexual Violence on Campus |
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251 | (1) |
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251 | (1) |
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252 | (1) |
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Why Victims Stay in Abusive Relationships |
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252 | (2) |
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How to Leave an Abusive Relationship |
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254 | (1) |
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Child, Parent, Sibling, and ParentalAbuse |
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254 | (1) |
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254 | (2) |
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256 | (1) |
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257 | (1) |
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258 | (1) |
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259 | (1) |
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260 | (1) |
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Chapter 11 Planning Children |
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261 | (28) |
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Factors in Deciding Whether to Have Children |
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262 | (1) |
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The Influence of COVID-19 on Family Planning |
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262 | (1) |
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Social Influences That Encourage Childbearing |
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262 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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264 | (1) |
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264 | (1) |
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264 | (1) |
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265 | (1) |
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Individual Motivations for Having Children |
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266 | (1) |
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Lifestyle Changes and Economic Costs of Parenthood |
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266 | (1) |
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266 | (1) |
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266 | (1) |
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Number of Desired Children? |
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266 | (1) |
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Zero Choosing to Be Child-Free? |
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266 | (2) |
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268 | (1) |
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269 | (1) |
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269 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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Multiple Partner Fertility |
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270 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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270 | (3) |
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273 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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Incidence of Induced Abortion |
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274 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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Supreme Court Reversal of Roe v. Wade |
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276 | (1) |
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Physical Effects of Abortion |
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276 | (1) |
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Psychological Effects of Abortion |
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276 | (1) |
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Effects of Being Denied an Abortion |
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277 | (1) |
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278 | (1) |
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278 | (1) |
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279 | (1) |
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280 | (1) |
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Help With Infertility Through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) |
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280 | (1) |
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281 | (1) |
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281 | (1) |
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Home Insemination Technique for LGBTQ Couples |
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281 | (1) |
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281 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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Open Versus Closed Adoptions |
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283 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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The Experience of Children Who are Adopted |
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285 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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287 | (2) |
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Chapter 12 Diversity in Parenting |
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289 | (28) |
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The Choices Perspective of Parenting |
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290 | (1) |
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Nature of Parenting Choices |
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290 | (2) |
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292 | (1) |
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292 | (2) |
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294 | (1) |
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295 | (1) |
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295 | (1) |
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Postpartum Depression, Peripartum Depression, and Maternal Well-Being |
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296 | (1) |
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Cognitive Labor of Parenting |
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297 | (1) |
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297 | (2) |
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Transition From a Couple to a Family |
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299 | (1) |
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Parenting Roles, Styles, and Theories |
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300 | (1) |
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300 | (2) |
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Parents Are Only One Influence on a Child's Development |
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302 | (1) |
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303 | (1) |
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Overparenting and Helicopter Parenting |
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304 | (1) |
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Theories of Child Rearing |
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304 | (1) |
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Principles of Effective Parenting |
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305 | (1) |
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Give Time, Love, Praise, Encouragement, and Acceptance |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (1) |
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Send Teen to "Tough-Love" Wilderness Camp? |
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306 | (1) |
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Monitor Social Media and Cell Phone Use, Texting, and Sexting |
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307 | (1) |
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Follow the Rules for Social Media |
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308 | (1) |
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308 | (2) |
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Develop Rules for Boomerang Children? |
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310 | (1) |
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Teach Emotional Competence and Empathy |
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311 | (1) |
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311 | (1) |
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312 | (1) |
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Single Parenthood by Choice |
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312 | (1) |
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Challenges Faced by Single Parents |
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313 | (1) |
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314 | (1) |
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314 | (1) |
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315 | (2) |
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Chapter 13 Employment and Relationships |
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317 | (20) |
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Employment, Individuals, and Relationships |
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318 | (1) |
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Employment and Job Satisfaction |
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318 | (1) |
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319 | (2) |
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Types of Dual-Career Marriages |
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321 | (1) |
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Effects of Two Careers on One Relationship |
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321 | (1) |
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Effects of Wife's Income on Marriage Stability |
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322 | (1) |
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Impact of Employment on Parents |
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323 | (1) |
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Effects of the Mother's Employment on the Mother |
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324 | (2) |
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Impact of Working From Home During COVID-19 on Parents |
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326 | (1) |
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Gig Economy and Sharing Economy Jobs |
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327 | (1) |
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327 | (1) |
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Impact of Employment on Children |
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327 | (1) |
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Effects of the Mother's Employment on Children |
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327 | (1) |
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Effects of the Father's Employment on Children |
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328 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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Child Care Considerations |
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328 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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329 | (1) |
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329 | (1) |
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Balancing Employment and Family Life |
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329 | (1) |
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Adopting a Superperson Strategy |
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330 | (1) |
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Cognitive Restructuring and Reframing |
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330 | (1) |
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Delegating Responsibility |
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331 | (1) |
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331 | (1) |
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Engaging in Role Compartmentalization |
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332 | (1) |
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Integrating Leisure and Family Life |
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332 | (1) |
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332 | (1) |
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Individual and Relationship Problems Related to Leisure |
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333 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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335 | (2) |
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Chapter 14 Stress, Crisis, and Resilience in Relationships |
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337 | (24) |
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Definitions of Stress, Crisis, and Resilience |
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338 | (1) |
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Definitions of Stress and Crisis Events |
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338 | (2) |
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340 | (1) |
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A Family Stress-Coping Model |
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340 | (1) |
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Stress Management Strategies |
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341 | (1) |
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Choosing a Positive Perspective |
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341 | (1) |
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341 | (1) |
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341 | (1) |
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Caution Regarding Use of Social Media |
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342 | (1) |
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Religion and Spirituality |
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342 | (1) |
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342 | (1) |
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342 | (1) |
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343 | (1) |
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343 | (1) |
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Harmful Stress Management Strategies |
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343 | (1) |
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COVID-19, Mental Illness, and Infidelity |
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343 | (1) |
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344 | (1) |
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344 | (1) |
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345 | (2) |
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347 | (1) |
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348 | (2) |
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Demographic Factors: Divorce or Staying Married after an Affair |
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350 | (2) |
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Poverty, Substance Use, and Estrangement |
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352 | (1) |
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352 | (1) |
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse |
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353 | (1) |
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354 | (1) |
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Problematic Letter of Amends |
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354 | (1) |
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355 | (1) |
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Suicide, Death of One's Child, and Death by Police |
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355 | (1) |
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Suicide of a Family Member |
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355 | (1) |
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356 | (1) |
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356 | (1) |
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Marriage and Family Therapy |
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356 | (1) |
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Training and Availability of Marriage and Family Therapists |
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357 | (1) |
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Effectiveness of Relationship and Marriage Therapy |
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357 | (2) |
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359 | (1) |
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359 | (1) |
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360 | (1) |
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Chapter 15 Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies |
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361 | (24) |
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Definition and Demographics of Divorce |
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362 | (2) |
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Macro Factors Contributing to Divorce |
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364 | (1) |
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Economic Factors Associated With Divorce |
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364 | (1) |
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Changing Family Functions and Structure |
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364 | (1) |
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365 | (1) |
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Ethnicity and Cultural Values |
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365 | (1) |
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Increased Social Acceptance and Less Stigma |
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366 | (1) |
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Micro Factors Contributing to Divorce |
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366 | (1) |
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Incompatibility and Growing Apart |
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366 | (1) |
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Changing Values, Needs, or Identities |
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366 | (1) |
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Mental Health Problems and Addiction |
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367 | (1) |
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Decreased Positive Behavior; Increased Negative Behavior or Abuse |
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367 | (1) |
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368 | (1) |
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Poor Communication and Inadequate Conflict Resolution Skills |
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368 | (2) |
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Consequences of Separation and Divorce for Adults and Children |
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370 | (1) |
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Impact on Adults' Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being |
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370 | (1) |
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Financial Consequences, Child Support, and Alimony |
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371 | (1) |
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371 | (1) |
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371 | (1) |
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Financial Issues for Same-Sex Couples |
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372 | (1) |
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373 | (1) |
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Physical and Legal Child Custody |
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374 | (1) |
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Consequences of Divorce for Children |
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375 | (1) |
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Minimizing Negative Effects of Divorce on Children |
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376 | (3) |
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Conditions for a Successful" Divorce |
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379 | (1) |
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Dating After Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies |
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380 | (1) |
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Dating Again: Benefits and Challenges |
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380 | (1) |
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381 | (1) |
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381 | (1) |
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Emotional and Psychological Remarriage |
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382 | (1) |
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Community and Parental Remarriage |
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382 | (1) |
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Economic and Legal Remarriage |
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382 | (1) |
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382 | (1) |
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383 | (1) |
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384 | (1) |
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Chapter 16 The Later Years |
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385 | (22) |
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The Concepts of Age and "Older Adults" |
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386 | (1) |
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387 | (1) |
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387 | (1) |
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Ageism in Employment and Health Care |
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388 | (1) |
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388 | (1) |
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389 | (1) |
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389 | (1) |
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Health Care, Housing, and Economic Concerns |
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389 | (1) |
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Physical and Mental Health of Older Americans |
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390 | (1) |
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Health Care and Long-Term Care for Older Adults |
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390 | (1) |
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390 | (1) |
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Long-Term Care for Older Adults |
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391 | (2) |
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393 | (1) |
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394 | (1) |
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Assisted-Living Facilities |
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394 | (1) |
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394 | (1) |
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Continuing Care Retirement Community |
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394 | (1) |
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394 | (2) |
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Housing and Living Arrangements of Older U.S. Adults |
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396 | (1) |
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Poverty, Retirement, and Social Security Concerns of Older Adults |
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397 | (1) |
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Poverty in the 65+ U.S. Population |
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397 | (1) |
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Retirement and Social Security |
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398 | (1) |
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Sexuality, Relationships, Divorce, and Widowhood |
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399 | (1) |
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Sexuality in the Later Years |
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399 | (1) |
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Marital and Partner Relationships Among Older Adults |
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399 | (1) |
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400 | (1) |
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400 | (1) |
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Remarriage and Re-Partnerinq in the Later Years |
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401 | (1) |
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401 | (1) |
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402 | (1) |
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402 | (1) |
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403 | (2) |
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405 | (1) |
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406 | (1) |
| Special Topic I: Careers in Family Science |
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407 | (2) |
| Special Topics II: Family Autobiography Outline |
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409 | (2) |
| Self-Assessment |
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411 | (18) |
| Glossary |
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429 | (8) |
| References |
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437 | (48) |
| Index |
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