SOCI 321 - Global Marriage and Family: Background Information

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Recognizing that a deeper understanding of human families can be found through an understanding of similar phenomena in other species, the volume demonstrates how an understanding of family ties can inform understanding of our relationships to non-kin.

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Coercive interactions and conflict are commonplace Coercion and conflict can be used to grow stronger relationships, or they can lead to the deterioration of relationships, undermine efforts tosocialize and teach youth, and lead to the development of mental health problems in children and parents. Coercion theory helps shed light on how these daily interaction dynamics explain the development of aggression, marital conflict, depression, and severe mental health problems in families and how they undermine school safety and effectiveness