Methodological advances in family psychology research: introduction to the special section

Article Abstract:

A study presents breakthroughs in family psychology research methodologies. It discusses the importance of such methodological advances in studying the essence of relationships within a family and promoting family psychology. The discussions presented cover the analytical methods for handling sequential observational data; the use of experimental techniques for family process studies; the application of mathematical modeling for couple interactions; and hierarchical linear modeling, multivariate variance analysis and confirmatory factor analysis applications.

Innovations

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Multivariate statistics for family psychology research

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Selected multivariate statistics are applied to research efforts in family psychology. The multivariate analysis of variance and discriminant analysis methods are used in factorial designs and profile analysis. Profile analysis makes it possible to tackle unit of analysis issues in family psychology research. The use of confirmatory factor analysis in studying multiple family components and family members' attitudes is discussed. The methods' limitations and applications in family psychology research are also studied.

Methods, Usage, Multivariate analysis

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Developmental, family, and ethnic influences on adolescent alcohol usage: a growth curve approach

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This article examines the influences of adolescent alcohol consumption. The authors, analyzing a three year study of white, Mexican American, and African American teenagers, maintain that family conflict or separation led to an increase in alcohol consumption, and White and Mexican American teenagers had faster increases of alcohol use than African Americans.

United States, Social aspects, Influence, Demographic aspects, Teenagers, Youth, Ethnicity, Alcohol and youth, Juvenile drinking

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