Final Research Paper- Marriage and Family Therapy (PY526250126FA)
This assignment should be 8 double spaced pages, APA style. You will need to utilize 3 scholarly sources. You may select the Marriage and Family theory of your choice to expand on. Discussion will need to include theoretical core ideas, assessment tools, areas to improve, etc as it relates to your chosen theory.
This course will explore the complexities of marriage and family systems through theory, research, and applied practice. We will examine relationship dynamics, family life cycles, and contemporary challenges—divorce, blended families, caregiving, and diversity across cultures and identities. This session will facilitate the development of skills to assess, support, and intervene effectively in diverse family contexts
Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2021). Foundations of couples, marriage, and family counseling (2nd ed.). Wiley.Textbook
NO AI or Plagiarism.
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Key Marriage and Family Theories
1. Structural Functionalism
2. Symbolic Interactionism
3. Conflict Theory
4. Family Systems Theory
5. Social Exchange Theory
6. Ecological Systems Theory
7. Feminist Theory
8. Life Course Theory