Research Themes
Families and Children
Families form, change and vanish as people enter into or dissolve unions and make fertility choices, or as children or other members join or depart. These dynamics affect family members’ economic, health and social status. The nature and quality of interpersonal relationships within a family also have large implications for the well-being of its members. So, too, do the choices children make as they grow up and assume adult roles. Changes in patterns of union formation, childbearing, and interactions within households have both shaped and reflected larger changes in gender roles, social norms, labor markets, economic inequality, and public policy. The following three sub-themes characterize our affiliates’ research on key issues in the demography of families and children.
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Transition to Adulthood and Life Trajectories:
- Richard Catalano
- Eric Casey
- Elizabeth Fussell
- April Greek
- Jerald Herting
- Charles Hirschman
- Jennifer Hook
- Mikael Jansson
- Mark Long
- Ross Matsueda
- Diane Morrison
- Paula Nurius
- Robert Plotnick
- Warner Schaie
- Jay Teachman
- Sherry Willis
- Zheng Wu
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Families, Markets, and the State:
- Julie Brines
- Mick Cunningham
- Sara Curran
- Aimée Dechter
- Jennifer Hook
- Marieka Klawitter
- Julie Kmec
- Marcia Meyers
- Becky Pettit
- Robert Plotnick
- Claus Pörtner
- Jennifer Romich
- Elaina Rose
- Suzanne Withers
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Family Dynamics and Relationship Quality
- Julie Brines
- Thomas Burch
- Eric Casey
- Mick Cunningham
- Aimée Dechter
- Mary Kay Gugerty
- Steve Harrell
- Jennifer Hook
- Marieka Klawitter
- Daniel Klepinger
- William Lavely
- Donna Leonetti
- Taryn Lindhorst
- Diane Morrison
- Robert Plotnick
- Claus Pörtner
- Zheng Wu
