Choices in Relationships

by David Knox, Caroline Schacht, I. Joyce Chang

Overview

Choices in Relationships, Fourteenth Edition by David Knox, Caroline Schacht, and I. Joyce Chang takes readers through the lifespan of relationships, marriages, and families, and utilizes research to help them make deliberate, informed choices in their interpersonal relationships.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781071870167
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	04/18/2023
Edition description:	Fourteenth Edition
Pages:	560
Product dimensions:	8.38(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Knox, Ph.D., is Professor of Sociology at East Carolina University, where he teaches courtship and marriage, marriage and the family, and sociology of human sexuality. He is a marriage, family and sex therapist and the author or coauthor of twelve books and over 130 professional articles. He regularly presents new research at annual conferences with undergraduate/graduate students and colleagues. He and Caroline Schacht are married with three children and five grandchildren.

Caroline Schacht, M.A. in Sociology and M.A. in Family Relations, is formerly instructor of sociology at East Carolina University where she taught courtship and marriage, introduction to sociology, and the sociology of food. Her clinical work includes marriage and family relationships. She is also the coauthor of Understanding Social Problems and a certified Romana Pilates instructor.

I. Joyce Chang, Ph.D. is Professor of Child and Family Development at University of Central Missouri (UCM). Dr. Chang received her doctorate in Human Development and Family Sciences and Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology, Women Studies, and Statistics) from Oregon State University. Dr. Chang’s primary research interests are high-risk behaviors, relationship development, and impacts of technology on families. She has received awards for teaching, research, and service. Dr. Chang has also taught/lectured in Sweden, Taiwan, and the Netherlands.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Choices in Relationships: An Introduction to Marriage and the Family
CHAPTER 2: Love Relationships
CHAPTER 3: Gender Diversity and Relationships
CHAPTER 4: Singlehood, Cohabitation, and Living Apart Together
CHAPTER 5: Selecting a Partner
CHAPTER 6: Diversity in Marriages and Families
CHAPTER 7: LGBTQIA+ Relationships
CHAPTER 8: Communication and Technology in Relationships
CHAPTER 9: Sexuality in Relationships
CHAPTER 10: Violent and Abusive Relationships
CHAPTER 11: Planning Children
CHAPTER 12: Diversity in Parenting
CHAPTER 13: Employment and Relationships
CHAPTER 14: Stress, Crisis, and Resilience in Relationships
CHAPTER 15: Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies
CHAPTER 16: The Later Years

Editorial Reviews

"Choices in Relationships is a substantive textbook about relationships; it provides solid information about what students need to understand in terms of relationship theories, being proactive about their own relationship choices, and how to navigate contemporary relationships."

Rhonda Buckley

"Choices in Relationships covers the first three levels of Bloom's taxonomy of learning. Perfect for a 100-level course. A review of multiple, applicable areas in a college student's life. This textbook is a backbone of knowledge for CDFS majors/minors."

Dan Moen

"Easy to engage a student learner, elaborate and insightful."

Chara Doyle

Merging theory and research in marriage and family relationships, this text is intended to focus students' decision-making. It incorporates national and international data; and it offers perspectives on diversity in the US and in other countries, and on US social policy related to marriage and the family. Coverage includes gender roles in relationships, family planning and contraception, and aging. There are special topic sections on areas such as sexual anatomy and physiology, STDs, and money in marriage. This seventh edition contains new content in all areas and includes self-assessment exercises and chapter questions. The authors teach sociology at East Carolina University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"Choices in Relationships is inclusive of the LGBTQIA experience and mindful of diversity."

Heather Griffiths