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Drawing from original research, survey data and interviews,
In-law Relationships explores the complex relationships between and among married couples and their in-laws.
List of contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Perspectives on In-laws: Parents and Children
- Chapter 2: A Snapshot of In-law Research
- Chapter 3: Mothers-in-law and Their Relationship with Their Daughter-in-law
- Chapter 4: Daughters-in-law and Their Relationship with Their Mother-in-law
- Chapter 5: Fathers-in-law and Their Relationship with Their Son-in-law
- Chapter 6: Sons-in-law and Their Relationship with Their Father-in-law
- Chapter 7: Gay and Lesbian In-law Relationships
- Chapter 8: Are all In-laws alike? What We Learned About Differences Between In-law Groups
- Chapter 9: How to Improve In-law Relationships
- Appendix
- Acknowledgments
- Endnotes
- References
- Index
About the author
Geoffrey L. Greif, PhD, is Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where he has been teaching courses on family, group, and individual therapy for over 35 years. He is the author of numerous articles, book chapters, and books, including Buddy System: Understanding Male Friendships and Adult Sibling Relationships (with Michael Woolley).
Michael E. Woolley, PhD, MSW, DCSW, is Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Woolley was a clinical social worker in mental health, health, and school settings for a dozen years before completing his doctorate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and moving into academia in 2003. He has received numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship and has published books, articles, and book chapters on social work practice with children, youth, and families.
Summary
Drawing from original research, survey data and interviews, In-law Relationships explores the complex relationships between and among married couples and their in-laws.
Additional text
In-law relationships are an under-researched area, yet these relationships are hugely important and can make or break a marriage. Based on a large sample of in-laws, the authors unpack the different aspects of the relationships from the views of different participants. They explore the big question, such as: How can one enter a new family while maintaining a sense of self-identity and a loyalty to one's own family of origin? The book is full of powerful insights, and I strongly recommend it to family scholars, therapists, and even individuals who may be struggling to make sense of a new family.
