Family studies is an area that has enjoyed the benefits of conceptual and methodological advances in recent years, including the widespread adoption of observational research techniques. The selection of an appropriate coding system is critical to achieving a better understanding of the complex family processes related to normative and pathological development. This book presents 14 examples of family observational coding systems, chosen for the wide range of constructs and phenomena they capture.
Key Features
- Detailed Descriptions: Each system is described in detail, providing clarity and insight.
- Consistent Outline: Each chapter follows a consistent outline, facilitating comparison between coding systems.
- Theoretical Underpinnings: Includes the theoretical foundations of each measure.
- Reliability and Validity: Discusses the reliability and validity of the coding systems.
- Coding Process: Offers a comprehensive overview of the coding process.
- Coder Training Strategies: Provides strategies for effective coder training.
- Real-World Examples: Features examples of studies in which the coding systems have been utilised.
Additional Information
Excerpts from the coding manual are presented, and coding manual information is available from the chapter authors, with their e-mail addresses found on page XV of the book. This volume will prove invaluable to students and researchers in family studies, clinicians, and other practitioners who need to interpret data from family observations.
