ABSTRACT

In the Birth of the Family, Dr.Lewis continues one of the most important research projects in clinical psychiatry. It gives a picture of the interweaving of three relationships systems before, during and after the birth of the first child: the martial relationship of the parents, and the parental relationship with the new child.  First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

part I

The Theoretical Context

chapter Chapter 1|17 pages

The Development of Family Competence

chapter Chapter 2|11 pages

Selected Theoretical Issues

part II|1 pages

Hypotheses, Methods, and Findings

chapter Chapter 4|17 pages

Hypotheses, Design, and Methods

chapter Chapter 5|9 pages

Correlates of Marital Competence

chapter Chapter 6|7 pages

Stability and Change in Marital Structure

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Family of Origin

part III|1 pages

Overview and Implications

chapter Chapter 9|11 pages

Overview of Findings

chapter Chapter 10|15 pages

Implications