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{"title":"This unique and precious opportunity: A conversation among feminist administrators about reclaiming the transformative potential of post-pandemic higher education","authors":"Menah Pratt,&nbsp;Anisa M. Zvonkovic,&nbsp;Ramona Faith Oswald","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12613","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12613","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the fall and winter of 2024, co-guest editors Ramona Oswald and Anisa Zvonkovic talked with Vice President Menah Pratt about her vision for higher education. Dr. Pratt is internationally recognized for her work in leading change in academic institutions. The discussion centered on the unique and precious opportunity of higher education for students, the transformative potential of this opportunity, at the present moment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 1","pages":"127-133"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143056594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quality of life in breast cancer survivors: An ambiguous loss perspective","authors":"Caroline Salafia,&nbsp;Kari Adamsons","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12612","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12612","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States. Although advances in detection and medical treatment have improved survival rates, breast cancer survivors experience physical symptoms and psychological distress that can adversely impact their quality of life. Examining the quality of life in breast cancer survivors is important as it may inform supportive services, patient-centered care, and well-being after treatment. Theoretical perspectives such as ambiguous loss theory can assist in understanding the factors that shape quality of life. Ambiguous loss theory, developed by Pauline Boss, refers to a loss that remains unclear, unresolved, and lacks closure. Grief theorists have acknowledged grief associated with symbolic losses, such as the loss of health status. The current article integrates empirical research and established constructs derived from ambiguous loss theory to develop a middle-range theory focused on explaining quality of life among breast cancer survivors.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 3","pages":"549-564"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143054808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Disrupting neoliberalism in the academy: Normalizing loss and enfranchising student grief","authors":"Shera C. Thomas-Jackson,&nbsp;Elizabeth Sharp,&nbsp;Tashel C. Bordere,&nbsp;Madelynn Moonshower","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12606","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12606","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Despite long-standing research demonstrating the prevalence of trauma/loss and increased visibility in the recent pandemic, natural disasters, and political violence, many institutions maintaining neoliberal ideologies and practices minimize or disregard the presence and impact of loss and grief on individuals, families, and communities. This deficit in education informs pedagogical approaches and support gaps wherein students remain the forgotten mourners with missed opportunities for development around the universal human experience of loss. In contrast to the neoliberal academy, drawing on feminist, arts-based, and trauma-informed pedagogies, we offer a disruption to neoliberalism by encouraging a theoretical push for scholars to normalize loss in development, enfranchise grief, and promote restorative practices. We share an example featuring art paired with Human Development and Family Science content (Healing in the Arts/HITA), whereby students drew on and/or observed performance art to engage with trauma, loss, and grief. We share strategies for faculty to address trauma and loss and offer resources and support.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 1","pages":"92-111"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143049794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Examining LGBT older adult social networks and chosen families using the convoy model of social relations","authors":"Kelseanne Breder,&nbsp;Walter Bockting","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12609","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12609","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Sexual and gender minority (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgnder: LGBT) adults experience heightened social discrimination and minority stress throughout their lives because of their minority identities. LGBT older adults are particularly vulnerable to the impact of minority stress as they are more likely to live alone and to be estranged from their families of origin. To cope, many LGBT older adults have developed social networks that include chosen families and non-biological relatives who care for one another as if they are family. The chosen family resilience strategy renegotiates what it means to do family and is worthy of theoretical examination. We apply the convoy model of social relations as an interdisciplinary framework for examining LGBT older adults' social networks and chosen families. We discuss points of convergence between the model and what is known about LGBT social networks, and we extend the model to account for chosen families and online social connections.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 2","pages":"284-300"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142992608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Missing pieces: A critical review of research on forced marriage and a call for family scientists to study forced marriage","authors":"Jessie V. Ford,&nbsp;Aarushi Shah,&nbsp;Fraidy Reiss,&nbsp;Jennifer S. Hirsch","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12605","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12605","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent decades, there has been increased attention paid to the phenomenon of forced marriage. However, much of this work positions forced marriage as a problem of “backwards” culture or religion. This scoping review synthesizes and critiques research on forced marriage, showing that extant research has focused on individual circumstances of vulnerability, forced entrance to marriage, and cisgendered heterosexual women. These narrow framings eclipse the structural drivers, forces that prevent exit, and experiences of heterosexual men, queer individuals, and those with disabilities. Overall, the reviewed literature demonstrates the opportunity of applying new methodological (e.g., social autopsy), conceptual (e.g., post-carceral approaches), and descriptive (e.g., gender and sexual minority people) approaches to this social problem. We urge family scientists to pay more attention to forced marriage, as they are uniquely positioned to parse out distinctions in the range of experiences that constitute forced marriage and to consider strategies to support marital self-determination.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 3","pages":"636-655"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143020471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unifying human development and family science: Navigating identity challenges in higher education","authors":"Dana A. Weiser,&nbsp;Valerie S. Knopik,&nbsp;Stacey S. Horn,&nbsp;Heather L. Kirkorian,&nbsp;Eva S. Lefkowitz,&nbsp;Brenda J. Lohman,&nbsp;Stephen T. Russell,&nbsp;Gabriela L. Stein,&nbsp;Dena Phillips Swanson,&nbsp;Andrea K. Wittenborn","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12607","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12607","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 1","pages":"29-42"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142967743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transformative learning to politicized collective identity: How cisgender parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth become change makers for TGD justice","authors":"Leonardo Kattari","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12608","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12608","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The aim of this article is to provide a theoretical application of transformative learning theory and politicized collective identity framework to examine the process cisgender parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children undergo to become advocates for TGD justice. With an intensifying anti-TGD political climate and anti-TGD rhetoric, this novel approach to understanding identity development through the lens of these two theories provides a timely and relevant framework for future research to explore motivators for participation in civic engagement for TGD justice among parents and caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 2","pages":"254-264"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jftr.12608","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyzing mental health among Black immigrant families through intersectionality","authors":"Jacinta D. Hinson, Dana Weiser","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12610","url":null,"abstract":"With the Black immigrant population in the United States rapidly increasing, there is a pressing need to understand their unique challenges. We examine the mental health issues of Black immigrant families in the US through the lens of intersectionality. We explore how overlapping identities, race, immigration status, and socioeconomic conditions impact mental health outcomes. Despite their growing numbers, Black immigrants remain underrepresented in mental health research, facing barriers such as language, cultural stigma, and limited access to services. Specific findings reveal how structural racism and migration stress compound to worsen mental health outcomes. This review highlights the importance of targeted, culturally sensitive interventions and comprehensive healthcare practices by analyzing these factors. We advocate for an intersectional approach to address systemic barriers and improve mental health outcomes for Black immigrant families, emphasizing the urgent need for expanded research to promote social justice and equity.","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Why is traditional polygamy unjust? Implications for egalitarian nonmonogamy","authors":"Perri Sriwannawit","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12611","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12611","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The notion of equality attracts both proponents and critics of nonmonogamy. Inequality is a widely discussed objection to nonmonogamy. Simultaneously, equality is highlighted as a core value in ethical nonmonogamy. The notions of equality and inequality in these debates have not been clearly conceptualized. In order to propose a conception of egalitarian nonmonogamy, it is important to first understand possible inequalities within it. This paper establishes a clearer and in-depth understanding of inequalities in nonmonogamy by categorizing inequalities in traditional polygamy into different kinds. I argue that these inequalities are generally unjust. Although these inequalities are common in traditional polygamy, the objection that polygamy—as a type of marriage—is inherently unequal and unjust is not a convincing argument. By contrast, not all kinds of equality—such as equal love or equal number of partners—are morally significant. I conclude this paper by providing some groundwork for future research on egalitarian nonmonogamy.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 3","pages":"446-464"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jftr.12611","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparing the Circumplex Model and the Paradigmatic Framework","authors":"Armeda Stevenson Wojciak,&nbsp;David H. Olson","doi":"10.1111/jftr.12604","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.12604","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;The circumplex model of marital and family systems (Olson et al., &lt;span&gt;1979&lt;/span&gt;) was developed to bridge the gap between theory, research, and clinical practice (Olson et al., &lt;span&gt;1989&lt;/span&gt;). The Circumplex Model (CM) is based on theoretical ideas from a variety of theorists and researchers who have worked independently (see Olson et al., &lt;span&gt;2019&lt;/span&gt; for a comprehensive list). From this work, a conceptual clustering of over 200 concepts from both the general and family systems fields yielded three dimensions (cohesion, flexibility, and communication) that comprise the dimensions of the Circumplex Model (Olson et al., &lt;span&gt;1979&lt;/span&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Circumplex Model is a theoretical model, but there is also a self-report assessment called the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES I, II, IIII, IV) and an observational rating scale called the Clinical Rating Scale (CRS) that was created to measure the three dimensions. These measures have been used in empirical studies, clinical assessment, and treatment planning. FACES and the CRS have also been used to evaluate outcomes of couple and family therapy (Olson, &lt;span&gt;2000&lt;/span&gt;). To date, there have been over 1200 published studies that have used the Circumplex Model as the theoretical foundation (Olson et al., &lt;span&gt;2019&lt;/span&gt;). Global interest in using FACES has steadily increased (Olson et al., &lt;span&gt;2019&lt;/span&gt;), indicating the universal applicability of the model in diverse couple and family contexts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The prolific and ongoing translation of the Circumplex Model and accompanying measures is based in part on the direct applicability of the three hypotheses driving the Circumplex Model. The central hypothesis is: &lt;i&gt;balanced couples and families function more adequately than unbalanced couples and families&lt;/i&gt;. The second hypothesis is: &lt;i&gt;balanced couples and families have more positive communication skills than unbalanced couples and families&lt;/i&gt;. The third hypotheses is: &lt;i&gt;there will be changes in levels of cohesion and flexibility to deal with stress&lt;/i&gt;. This last hypothesis ensures that the Circumplex Model is a dynamic model that can be useful to understand couples and families as they encounter different life experiences and developmental trajectories. Changes can be tracked across the five-by-five map (Olson et al., &lt;span&gt;2019&lt;/span&gt;), which creates 25 systemic types. As illustrated in the Circumplex Model (see Figure 1), there are nine Balanced types, four Unbalanced types, and 12 Mid Range types.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, FACES IV also provides a &lt;i&gt;communication scale&lt;/i&gt; to better understand the way communication facilitates or inhibits family functioning. FACES IV also includes a &lt;i&gt;couple/family satisfaction scale&lt;/i&gt; to examine an outcome measure that is specific to the couple or family completing the measure. Cumulatively, the Circumplex Model has bridged the theory, research, and clinical practice gap and continues to evolve and show applicabilit","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"17 2","pages":"207-212"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jftr.12604","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142841943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}