ECHD 3610 - Family Stress

(3) Credit Hours

This course provides a detailed look at both stress and resilience at the family level of analysis. We examine a variety of potential stressors that individuals and families may encounter across the lifespan, as well as the ways in which history, perceptions, resources, and broader societal and political contexts influence how families manage these stressors. Communication and conflict management will also be explored. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours.