An Introduction to Family Relationships 1e

The most accessible and engaging introduction to family psychology, which explores the ways families and family relationships influence development across infancy, childhood, and adolescence.An Introduction to Family Relationships provides a concise, up-to-date overview of the foundations of family psychology and child development. It covers key theories and research evidence and considers the differences within and between families, and of family life across diverse cultures.Key Features- The only accessible introduction to the field of family psychology.- Discusses a diverse range of family-structures and the influence that cultural differences can have on family relationships.- Discusses recent and innovative research that helps lay a foundation for students'' understanding of the field. - Figures and illustrations help to demonstrate key points and increase students'' engagement with the text.This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Psychology Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks