Family Stress Management

by Pauline G. Boss

Rather than emphasizing the problems themselves, this volume examines the prevention of family problems that are caused by stress. It helps readers understand the process of recognizing and managing events and situations that cause high stress in families and why some families go under and some survive in a context of change and tension. The first book-length synthesis of current research on family stress, this unique text provides students with a basic understanding of where the field is today and speculates on the focus of future research; it is invaluable for classes in family studies, marriage, family therapy and related courses.

Genres: Psychology

Paperback

First published April 1, 1988

Reviews

[peachesaregood]

This book offers a detailed and thorough exploration of family stress theory and covers multiple approaches and theories.

However, it's hard to follow due to its poor organization. The information presented feels repetitive, with concepts and theories not clearly distinguished, making it challenging to remember how different parts relate to one another.

Personally, I found the book to be a confusing introduction to family stress theory. I wouldn't recommend this book for anyone new to the field.

[Amy]

As textbooks go this is one that I actually looked forward to picking up. Very relevant information and I appreciated how down to earth the writing style was. There were a couple of times where I thought they got a little lost (the thesis is the antithesis). However, there is a great deal of relevance in ambiguous loss especially as it is relatable to technology today. I would love to see more from the research on how that will affect future generations of children as it relates to attachment.

[aryssa]

Finished my first book of grad school!

It was a thorough introduction to theories, models, and methods of interacting with families in stress and crisis. It covered intersectional contextual considerations necessary for working with families. It'll be a helpful reference when working with families.

ps, i do not like apa format. it's silly, intrusive, and unwelcome. in-text citations should be canceled.