Distinguishing family policy research from other family research. Conceptual frameworks, methods, and roles family policy research can play in policy-making and knowledge-building systems.
Course Objectives / Goals:
To develop research skills applicable to the unique characteristics of family policy research.
To develop an understanding of the process involved in developing a family policy research proposal.
To develop an appreciation for the complexities of the family public policy process in the U.S. and in other nations.
