
Over the years researchers have found the necessity to develop theories of behavior that are specific to family settings. These theories have been developed by people with a variety of areas of emphasis, from family therapists to gerontologists to child development specialists. In this chapter we will briefly discuss six such theories: Bioecological Model, Family Systems, Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, and Psychological Perspectives.
- Subject:
- Early Childhood Development
- Material Type:
- Textbook
- Provider:
- College of the Canyons
- Author:
- Rebecca Laff
- Wendy Ruiz
- Date Added:
- 04/27/2020