Introduction to Human Development and Family Science

Now in its second edition, this was the first text to introduce human development and family studies (HDFS) as inextricably linked areas of study. This book helps to fortify an understanding of HDFS and subareas within it. Incredibly user-friendly, this is essential reading for students new to Human Development and Family Science.

Bridget A. Walsh is a Professor of HDFS at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA. She is a CFLE. She obtained her Ph.D. from Texas Woman's University in Child Development, her Master's degree in Psychology from Villanova University, and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Albright College. Her research focuses on home visiting. Dana A. Weiser is a Professor and Chairperson of Human Development and Family Sciences as well as a Faculty Affiliate of the Women's and Gender Studies program at Texas Tech University, USA. She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno in Interdisciplinary Social Psychology, a Master's degree in Psychology from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Government from Claremont McKenna College. Her research examines what families and society teach individuals about romantic relationships and sexuality.

1. Defining Human Development and Family Science 2. Diverse Families 3. Introduction to Theories in HDFS 4. Introduction to Research in HDFS 5. Introduction to FLE and Its Applications 6. Family and First Years (Prenatal Development, Infancy, and Toddlerhood) 7. Family and Childhood (Early Childhood and Middle Childhood) 8. Family and Adolescence 9. Family and Adulthood 10. Family and Late Adulthood 11. Cultivating Strengths 12. Applied Experiences and Careers 13. Professionalism and Ethics Appendix A. CFLE Content and Practice Guidelines Appendix B. Consuming Research