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Peer reviewedZimmerman, Toni Schindler; Holm, Kristen E.; Haddock, Shelley A. – Family Relations, 2001
Presents a content analysis of the top ten self-help books on the New York Times best-seller list over a ten year period to determine the degree to which the books empower individuals to resist gender-based socialization messages. The four best sellers contained advice for both genders to behave consistently with traditional gender socialization,…
Descriptors: Books, Content Analysis, Literature Reviews, Self Help Programs
Peer reviewedSmith, M. Cecil; Vartanian, Lesa R.; DeFrates-Densch, Nancy; Van Loon, Preston C.; Locke, Susan – Family Relations, 2003
Analyzes the contents of self-help books for parents of adolescents that were published from 1980 to 1993. Examines the scope of topics presented and the authors' views about parenting practices to determine the extent to which these parenting books reinforce or debunk cultural stereotypes about adolescents. (Contains 36 references.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Books, Content Analysis, Cultural Awareness
