Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Family Research Center"

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==Functions==
 
==Functions==
  
The Family Research Center functioned to promote research concerning the social-psychological, emotional, and spiritual welfare of the family.  It had an interdisciplinary focus, utilizing personnel from the Colleges of Social Sciences and of Family Living.  The Center sponsored long-term, ongoing research in three major areas: family socialization, children;s moral reasoning and behavior, and theory building.   
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The Family Research Center functioned to promote research concerning the social-psychological, emotional, and spiritual welfare of the family.  It had an interdisciplinary focus, utilizing personnel from the Colleges of Social Sciences and of Family Living.  The Center sponsored long-term, ongoing research in three major areas: family socialization, children's moral reasoning and behavior, and theory building.   
  
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
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==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
  
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University]] ([[date::1972]]-[[date::1974]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences]] ([[date::1972]]-[[date::1974]])
  
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Research Division]] ([[date::1974]]-[[date::1977]])
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Research Division]] ([[date::1974]]-[[date::1977]])

Latest revision as of 18:20, 11 March 2021

The Family Research Center was established in 1972. In 1974 the Family Research Center became a part of the Research Division. Family Research Center Directors included: Wesley Burr (1974-1975) and Darwin Thomas (1975-1977). In 1977 the Center was renamed the Family Research Institute.

Description

Established: 1972

Abolished: 1977

Location: Provo, Utah (1972-1977)

Functions

The Family Research Center functioned to promote research concerning the social-psychological, emotional, and spiritual welfare of the family. It had an interdisciplinary focus, utilizing personnel from the Colleges of Social Sciences and of Family Living. The Center sponsored long-term, ongoing research in three major areas: family socialization, children's moral reasoning and behavior, and theory building.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Family Research Center was administered by an Institute Director.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (1972-1974)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Research Division (1974-1977)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Family Research Institute (1977)

Associated Archival Materials

Brigham Young University College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Records, 1952-1998 (UA 661)

Sources

Brigham Young University College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Records, 1952-1998: (est: 1972)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 66 (Research Division; Director: Wesley Burr; The Family Research Center functioned to promote research concerning the social-psychological, emotional, and spiritual welfare of the family. It had an interdisciplinary focus, utilizing personnel from the Colleges of Social Sciences and of Family Living. The Center sponsored long-term, ongoing research in three major areas: family socialization, children;s moral reasoning and behavior, and theory building; administered by a Director)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1975-1976: p. 38 (Director: Darwin Thomas)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 29 (renamed the Family Research Institute)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00137

Creator: CEP