An Introduction to the History of Human Development and Family Science

This comprehensive textbook offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the history of human development and family science. It provides insights from home economics, sociology and psychology to explain and analyze how the field was established and how it is developing and showcases the contribution of its unique transdisciplinary nature. Expert authors cover key topics and highlight historical contributions from women, scholars of color and LGBTQIA scholars; they emphasize and incorporate research that cuts across cultures; and examine current human development and family science trends in research and careers in their chosen fields. Subjects and issues covered include historical and contemporary studies of child development, adolescent development and young adulthood, adulthood and aging, family science, marriage formation and maintenance, parenthood, divorce, the role of grandparents and sibling relationships. Exploring how human development and family science can be used as a springboard into careers such as marriage and family therapy, social work, case management, teaching and research, this essential textbook is for all students of human development and family science.

Andrea Roach, Ph.D., CFLE, is an Associate Professor at California State University, Fresno, in the Department of Child and Family Science. Her research interests include the history of human development and family science, family relationships, and intimate partner violence. Ashley Ermer, Ph.D., CFLE, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Science and Human Development at Montclair State University. As a family gerontologist, her primary research focuses on the interplay between older adults' social relationships (e.g., romantic partnerships and friendships) and well-being.

List of Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 - Introduction Andrea Roach and Ashley Ermer Section I - Human Development Chapter 2 - Child Development History: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives Chang Su-Russell, Dan Lannin, Laura Finan, Keith Pluymers, and Maria Tudela Chapter 3 - The Historical Foundations of Adolescence & Emerging Adulthood Anthony G. James, Jr. Chapter 4 - Historical and Contemporary Studies of Adulthood and Aging Jaclyn Elisa Keenoy, Kelly Munly, and Ashley Ermer Section II - Family Science Chapter 5 - Historical and Contemporary Research on Marriage Formation and Maintenance Jeremy Kanter and Caroline Sanner Chapter 6 - From Parenting to Parenthood: A Multidisciplinary History of Scientific Research on Parents Kathleen D. Dyer Chapter 7 - A History of Divorce and Relationship Dissolution Research Luke T. Russell and Micheal Rowley Chapter 8 - Historical and Contemporary Studies of Family Stress Autumn M. Bermea, Ellison Luthy, and Andrea Roach Chapter 9 - Kinship Chronicles: Exploring Siblings, Cousins, Aunts, and Uncles Through Time Erika Duarte and Mary Marshall Chapter 10 - The Changing Role of Grandparents: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives Mary Marshall and Erika Duarte Chapter 11 - Historical and Contemporary Studies of Chosen Kin Relationships Sarah N. Mitchell and Chalyss Evans Section III: The Intersection of Human Development AND Family Science Chapter 12 - The Evolution of Human Development and Family Science Programs in Extension Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head Chapter 13 - Human Development and Family Science in Applied Settings Over Time Youngjin Kang and Weimiao Zhou Chapter 14 - Where are we Headed?: The Future of Human Development and Family Science as a Discipline Ashley Ermer and Andrea Roach