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The strengths of families from culture to culture, when compared to each other, are remarkably similar and give us common ground around the world upon which to unite and develop mutual understanding. Strengths-Based Research and Perspectives: Strong Families Around the World, provides a conceptual framework for global family strengths, discussing the diverse strengths and challenges that families face regardless of location. This book presents 43 expert authors from 18 countries in all seven major areas in the world who explain what it means to be a family in the context of their countr

"Family Resource Management addresses management of resources from a family systems perspective and focuses on the impact that decisions have on the family unit and not just on the individual that makes the decision. Authors Tami James Moore and Sylvia M . Asay use their academic research, practical experiences, and active teaching knowledge to help guide students through Family Resource Management, and provide them with the most current, accurate, and dynamic information available to future professionals in the field of family services. Written conversationally and organized with the 5-Step Decision-Making Model (DMM) employed by helping professionals, Family Resource Management includes sections as follows: the study of FRM; understanding family needs; understanding resources necessary to family maintenance; making necessary choices to meet needs; and Implementation and post-implementation assessment of those choices. This 4th edition builds on the structure of prior editions and is enhanced with cutting edge research, analysis of social changes, economic shifts, and the emerging "new normal" as the world recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. Scenarios and case families within are used to illustrate points in the text have been purposefully evaluated to be inclusive, and examples used to explain family situations are a blend of positive and negative to maintain objectivity in application"--

The majority of university family science courses are predominantly comprised of women. Because family science classes are centered on information and concepts relevant for both men and women, it is important to understand gendered experiences to promote healthy family and romantic relationships. Not only would men benefit from these classes, but increasing male enrollment in family sciences courses will help promote gender diversity in higher education. The current study used qualitative analyses to examine the perceptions of male undergraduate students concerning the benefits of taking family science courses. Male undergraduates from three midsize universities in the Midwestern and Western United States provided open-ended responses via an online survey (N = 64). Three themes emerged: the classes provided students with valuable information; they had a better understanding of themselves and others; and the classes related to their future career path. Results provide support to promote gender diversity in family science classrooms, which is crucial for the interpersonal and educational growth of both men and women. Further implications of participant responses are discussed.

Focusing on family violence worldwide, Family Violence From a Global Perspective: A Strengths-Based Approach draws on the expertise of authors from 16 countries representing 17 cultures to tell the story of domestic violence in their respective parts of the world. This one-of-a-kind edited collection by Sylvia M. Asay, John DeFrain, Marcee Metzger, and Bob Moyer incorporates a strengths-based approach, including individual, relationship, community, and societal strengths. The collection draws on multiple perspectives (academics, counselors, organizers, activists, and victims) to determine stre