Summary
Contents
Subject index
The first comprehensive text on stress and crisis management specifically tailored to courses focusing on the family
Organized by stress model, this book helps readers understand the relationships among models, research, crisis prevention, and crisis management with individuals and families. Providing a balance of theory, research, hands-on applications, and intervention strategies, this innovative text presents a comprehensive overview of the field.
Intended Audience
Individual and Family Stress and Crises is ideal as a core text for upper division undergraduate and graduate students in courses such as Family Crisis, Family Stress & Coping, and Dysfunctions in Marriage & Family.
Definitions
Definitions
The problem with defining concepts of stress theory is that there are inconsistencies in definitions used by professionals (Boss, 2002). In addition, some conceptual frameworks/models use different concepts to mean the same thing as other concepts used in other conceptual frameworks. Because theoretical definitions directly affect practice (crisis intervention strategies) and research, it is essential to clarify definitions (Boss, 1987). Following are concepts used interchangeably and their most consistent definitions. It is important to be familiar with these concepts that are used interchangeably. As you read the rest of the book, you may want to refer back to this chapter.
Stressor
A stressor is anything that potentially leads to change (Boss, 2002) because change is stressful for an organism. Stressors are neutral and lead to a ...
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