The Attitudes and Activities of Contemporary Family Theorists

Abstract

One hundred and three family scholars were surveyed about their attitudes and the nature and extent of their activities related to family theory development. The questionnaire data are utilized to describe the background characteristics of family theorists and the project in which they are engaged. Conceptual frameworks or theoretical perspectives are often used, but some of the traditional frameworks are identified with and used infrequently while some newer approaches are strongly endorsed and used. The perceived role of research in the development of family theory is assessed. An index of commitment to family theory is also constructed from the self report data, and correlates of commitment are presented and discussed. lmpl ications for the development of family theory in the near future are proposed.

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