Including This Report in the State of Family Project
While this report predates the official launch of the State of Family Project by Marriage and Family Review (MFR), we’re excited to include it on our interactive map. Here’s why:
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Alignment with Project Goals: This report, published by MFR, delves into a key aspect of family life, echoing the project’s aim to provide comprehensive insights into contemporary families. Its inclusion enriches the project’s scope and historical context.
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Honoring MFR’s Legacy: MFR has a long and distinguished history of publishing research on families. Including this report pays homage to that legacy and acknowledges the significant contributions MFR has made to the field.
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Valuable Knowledge: Regardless of publication date, the report offers valuable knowledge and insights that resonate with the project’s goals. Sharing it on the map ensures wider accessibility and fosters meaningful conversations about families.
We encourage you to explore the report’s abstract and full article linked below:
Abstract
This paper reviews over a thousand studies, from several disciplines, in the field of family research in the Netherlands. The paper employs the concept of Primary Life Patterns in order to account for diverse arrangements that may be investigated by family scholars. Over-abundance of applied research studies results from the Dutch emphasis on policy. While various disciplines engage in family research, few discussions or debates are published concerning diversity in theoretical orientations or the need for cross-disciplinary collaborations.
https://doi.org/10.1300/J002v23n01_08
By incorporating this report, we demonstrate the State of Family Project’s commitment to comprehensiveness, historical awareness, and the pursuit of knowledge that benefits families and communities.
This report was published by: C. Presvelou, C. de Hoog & P. Cuyvers
