PSY 3010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Parental Leave, Pew Research Center
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Chapter 2, why we should focus on families in. Family, in one of its many forms, has been part of every known human society. Policy shapes the conditions under which families operate (e. g. , maternity and parental leave). Policies are often viewed and implemented from an individualistic perspective (e. g. , In rhetoric and writing, policymakers regularly espouse the importance of families. High-profile politicians in both major parties prioritize family policies in their campaigns. Support for families has constantly and consistently been endorsed by presidential candidates. Professionals from many realms have repeatedly endorsed the value of families in policies, programs, and practices across a number of issues. Family scientists have made significant progress in the last two decades identifying effective family-centered approaches for prevention and intervention programs. Percent of citizens reporting that families are very important in select western nations (pew research center, 2010) If policymakers, professionals, and the public endorse the importance of families to a.
