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Bengtson, Vern L.,

How families still matter : a longitudinal study of youth in two generations / Vern L. Bengtson, Timothy J. Biblarz, Robert E.L. Roberts. - xxii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-203) and index.

Families, generations, and achievement orientations of youth -- Models and methods of intergenerational influences -- The changing contexts of family life since the 1960s -- Educational and occupational aspirations of youth across generations -- Self-esteem: self-confidence and self-deprecation of youth -- Value orientations: youth's individualism and materialism across generations -- Continuity and change in family influences across generations -- Why families still matter. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

ISBN: 0521009545 9780521009546 052180423X 9780521804233

LCCN: 2002067655

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Families--United States--Longitudinal studies
Generations--United States--Longitudinal studies
Parental influences--United States--Longitudinal studies
Achievement motivation in youth--United States--Longitudinal studies
Baby boom generation--United States
Generation X--United States

LC Class. No.: HQ536. / B434 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 306.850973