Toward understanding families as groups
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The author of this article reflects on how he became interested in family research, exploring his own family background, undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Chicago, and the influences of prominent social theorists.
Publication Name: Marriage & Family Review
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0149-4929
Year: 2001
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The importance of serendipity
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In this article the author discusses how he became interested in parent-adolescent relationships. He reflects upon his own childhood memories and education, maintaining unpredictable events led him to his research and career.
Publication Name: Marriage & Family Review
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0149-4929
Year: 2001
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Trying to make sense of self: a work in progress
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In this article the author examines his career as a family scientist and the path that led him there. He discusses the important guidance he received from his family, professors, and colleagues.
Publication Name: Marriage & Family Review
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0149-4929
Year: 2001
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