Family Observational Coding Systems: Resources for Systemic Research

ISBN 10: 113800331X / ISBN 13: 9781138003316

Published by Psychology Press, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Family Observational Coding Systems: Resources for Systemic Research
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 113800331X
• ISBN 13: 9781138003316
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

CODING MANUAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FROM THE CHAPTER AUTHORS, AND THEIR E-MAIL ADDRESSES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE XV OF THE BOOK.
Family studies is an area that has enjoyed the benefits of conceptual and methodological advances in recent years including the widespread adoption of observational research techniques. The selection of an appropriate coding system is critical to achieving a better understanding of the complex family processes related to normative and pathological development.

This book presents 14 examples of family observational coding systems, chosen for the wide range of constructs and phenomena they capture. Each system is described in detail, and excerpts from the coding manual are presented (links to the full coding manuals are available to purchasers of the book at LEA's Web site, www.erlbaum.com). Each chapter follows a consistent outline, so that the different coding systems can be more easily compared to one another. They include the theoretical underpinnings of the measure, its reliability and validity, the coding process, strategies for coder training, and examples of studies in which it has been used. This volume will prove invaluable to students and researchers in family studies, clinicians, and other practitioners who need to interpret data from family observations.

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Patricia K. Kerig (Edited by) ,  Kristin M. Lindahl (Edited by)