Identifier
etd-06232010-102200
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Human Ecology
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
This research study includes examining and exploring the processes underlying faith, parent, and child relationships. The project is based on the premises that parents and children mutually influence each other and that faith is important, beneficial, and facilitative, particularly in an increasingly individualistic society. Qualitative methods were used to uncover a depth of information regarding the intersection of faith, parent, and child. Interview data were utilized from a purposive national sample of 30 highly religious families. Four major themes emerged from the analysis. These themes include Concerns about Contemporary Culture, Commitment to Family Life, Close and Connected Family Relationships, and Children’s Influences. Implications of this research study include informing professionals in the area of culturally competent practice and expanding theory regarding the nature of generative family relationships.
Date
2010
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
LeBlanc, Carol Catherine, "Generative spirituality and the parent-child relationship" (2010). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 2256.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/2256
Committee Chair
Marks, Loren D.
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.2256