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Peer reviewedColeman, Marilyn; Ganong, Lawrence – Family Relations, 1987
Reviews and critiques 11 stepfamily self-help books for children and adolescents. Codes books on dimensions of appropriate audience, author background, issues, advice, and strengths. Rates general interest and quality of writing of books and assigns categories of recommendation. Discusses use of the books as an adjunct to therapy. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Bibliotherapy, Book Reviews, Children
Peer reviewedStorer, John H.; And Others – Family Relations, 1987
Examines the ways hypertension therapy-related stress is mediated by extended family-based self-help groups in rural, central Mississippi. Concludes that these self-help groups are the best means of controlling hypertension in this area because they are built upon an existing family structure and involve the entire extended family in adapting to…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Compliance (Psychology), Extended Family, Family Problems
