Family Journal

Scope & Guideline

Unveiling the psychosocial factors shaping family life.

Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding Family Journal, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1066-4807
PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited States
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1993 to 2024
AbbreviationFAM J / Fam. J.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
Address2455 TELLER RD, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91320

Aims and Scopes

The Family Journal focuses on the intricate dynamics of family relationships, mental health, and therapeutic practices. It aims to provide a platform for research that addresses the multifaceted challenges families face, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical applications.
  1. Family Dynamics and Relationships:
    Research exploring the interactions and relationships within families, including marital satisfaction, parent-child relationships, and sibling dynamics.
  2. Mental Health and Well-Being:
    Investigations into the psychological aspects affecting family members, including the impact of mental health disorders, stress, and resilience on family functioning.
  3. Therapeutic Interventions:
    Studies on various therapeutic approaches to improve family relationships and mental health outcomes, including family therapy models, counseling techniques, and intervention effectiveness.
  4. Cultural and Social Influences:
    Examination of how cultural, social, and economic factors influence family structures, dynamics, and experiences, particularly in diverse populations.
  5. Child and Adolescent Development:
    Focus on the developmental aspects of children and adolescents within the family context, including parenting styles, educational impacts, and psychological outcomes.
Recent publications indicate a shift towards emerging themes that reflect contemporary societal challenges and evolving family dynamics.
  1. Impact of COVID-19 on Families:
    A significant increase in research examining the effects of the pandemic on family dynamics, mental health, and coping strategies, highlighting the relevance of contextual factors.
  2. Diversity and Inclusion in Family Therapy:
    Emerging themes focus on inclusivity, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ families, cultural competence, and addressing systemic inequalities within family therapy practices.
  3. Technology and Family Relationships:
    Growing interest in how technology affects family interactions, including the use of digital tools in therapy and the impact of social media on familial relationships.
  4. Interventions for Neurodiverse Families:
    Increased focus on tailored interventions for families with neurodiverse members, emphasizing the need for specialized approaches in therapy.
  5. Resilience and Coping Mechanisms:
    A notable trend towards exploring family resilience, coping strategies, and the psychological resources families utilize in times of crisis.

Declining or Waning

While some areas remain strong, certain themes have shown a decline in recent publications, reflecting shifts in societal focus and research priorities.
  1. Traditional Family Structures:
    Research exploring conventional family models has decreased, possibly due to the growing recognition of diverse family forms and dynamics.
  2. Single-Parent Studies:
    Although previously a focal point, studies specifically targeting single-parent families are less frequent, potentially overshadowed by broader discussions on family resilience and support systems.
  3. Intergenerational Studies:
    Research examining family dynamics across generations has waned, possibly due to a shift towards more immediate family interactions and dynamics.
  4. Focus on Parenting Stress:
    While still relevant, the specific focus on parenting stress alone has seen a decrease as broader themes of family resilience and well-being gain prominence.
  5. Marriage and Couples Therapy:
    Though still present, traditional marriage therapy topics have seen reduced emphasis as the field expands to include diverse relationship dynamics and non-traditional partnerships.

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