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Aging Mothers and Their Adult Daughters : A Study in Mixed Emotions by Karen L. Fingerman (2001, Hardcover)
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ISBN-10:0826113796Dewey Edition:21LC Classification Number:HQ755.86.F56 2000Synopsis:The mother/daughter tie is one that persists well past childhood and it takes on unique characteristics as daughter enter midlife and mothers enter old age. Incorporating vivid descriptions by mothers and daughters about their relationships, this book addresses both the rewards and the costs that mothers and daughters incur in maintaining their relationships into old age. It is useful for psychologists, gerontologists, and sociologists, as well as academics and researchers in women's and family studies., Incorporating descriptions by mothers and daughters about their relationships, this book addresses both the rewards and the costs that mothers and daughters incur in maintaining their relationships into old age. It is useful for psychologists, gerontologists, and sociologists, as well as academics and researchers in women's and family studies., "As far as I am aware, there is no other scholarly book on adult mother/daughter relationships, particularly one that incorporates data from pairs of mothers and daughters...I believe that the contents provide useful material for instructors, researchers, and therapists alike." - Rosemary Blieszner, PhD Professor of Gerontology and Family Studies Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University The mother/daughter tie is one that persists well past childhood and it takes on unique characteristics as daughter enter midlife and mohers enter old age. Incorporating vivid descriptions by mothers and daughters about their relationships, this book addresses both the rewards and the costs that mothers and daughters incur in maintaining their relationships into old age. For psychologists, gerontologists, and sociologists, as well as academics and researchers in women's and family studies., "As far as I am aware, there is no other scholarly book on adult mother/daughter relationships, particularly one that incorporates data from pairs of mothers and daughters...I believe that the contents provide useful material for instructors, researchers, and therapists alike." - Rosemary Blieszner, PhD Professor of Gerontology and Family Studies Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The mother/daughter tie is one that persists well past childhood and it takes on unique characteristics as daughter enter midlife and mohers enter old age. Incorporating vivid descriptions by mothers and daughters about their relationships, this book addresses both the rewards and the costs that mothers and daughters incur in maintaining their relationships into old age. For psychologists, gerontologists, and sociologists, as well as academics and researchers in women's and family studies.Number of Pages:258 PagesPublication Name:Aging Mothers and Their Adult Daughters : a Study in Mixed EmotionsItem Width:6.1 inPublication Year:2001Intended Audience:Scholarly & ProfessionalSubject Area:Family & Relationships, Social ScienceLanguage:EnglishItem Length:9.1 inItem Height:0.8 inISBN-13:9780826113795Item Weight:17.6 OzTable Of Content:Introduction Part 1: Aging Mothers and Adult Daughters Complexities of the Mother/Daughter Tie The Mothers and Daughters in This Study Part 2: Positive Features of the Mother/Daughter Tie Theories About Mother/Daughter Ties The Pleasure of Her Company Part 3: Problems in the Mother/Daughter Tie The Developmental Schism The History of the Mother/Daughter Tie A Problematic Encounter Shared Perceptions of Problems Part 4: Mothers' and Daughters' Reactions to Problems Interpersonal Conflict and Communication Mothers' and Daughter's Responses to Tensions Once a Mother, Always a Mother Appendix A Methodological Decisions Appendix B (to come)Format:HardcoverPublisher:Springer Publishing Company, IncorporatedSubject:Parenting / Parent & Adult Child, Life Stages / Later Years, Parenting / Motherhood, Sociology / Marriage & FamilyLCCN:00-063518Author:Karen L. Fingermanbrand:Springer Publishing Company, Incorporatedgtin13:9780826113795Type:TextbookDewey Decimal:306.874/3