Call for Papers

• Published date: 01 December 2006
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3729.2006.00443.x
• Author: Joyce Arditti
• Date: 01 December 2006

Family Relations

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M. Belinda Tucker (Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los

Angeles) and Ann C. Crouter (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State

University) will be the guest editors of a special issue of

Family Relations

on enduring couples in varying

sociocultural contexts. Papers are due by JJaannuuaarryy 22,,22000077 for publication in Volume 57(2) of

Family

Relations

, April 2008.

This special journal issue will explore ethnic and sociocultural variations in couple longevity from multiple

disciplinary perspectives using a range of research strategies. Topics to be considered include, but are not

limited to, ethnic and sociocultural variations/similarities in relationship processes and factors affecting

relationship endurance, as well as aspects of sociocultural contexts that facilitate or hinder relationship

longevity. Examinations of the construct of longevity in contemporary unions are also encouraged. The

issue will contain 10-12 peer-reviewed articles that use sound research methods. Non-empirical papers will

be considered, but should have a strong theoretical basis and include implications for intervention and new

directions for research. Papers that are data-based should demonstrate theoretical underpinnings, thereby

linking ideas and data. Preference will be given to papers that explicitly link theory, research, and

professional practice.

The special issue guest editors encourage potential authors to contact them regarding ideas for submissions.

Contact Information, Guest Editors for the Special Collection:

M. Belinda Tucker, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral

Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles. mbtucker@ucla.edu

Ann C. Crouter, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Human Development and Family

Studies, Pennsylvania State University. ac1@psu.edu

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