Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Grogan, John Webster
URN	etd-10142005-103040
Title	The evolution of family myths : a qualitative analysis of mid- life married men
Degree	PhD
Department	Family and Child Development
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Allen, Katherine R. Committee Chair Fu, Victoria R. Committee Member Keller, James F. Committee Member Lanter, Joyce C. Committee Member Lichtman, Marilyn V. Committee Member
Keywords	Men Psychology Myth Family Psychological aspects
Date of Defense	1990-05-05
Availability	restricted
Abstract This exploratory study examined the nature of family myths as perceived by mid-life married men. Of particular interest was inquiry into the origin of family mythology and the transmission process of myths as perceived by men. The most pervasive themes were found around "relations with father." These themes were indicated in a two-fold typology of "father is absent" and "father is present." The findings from this research present evidence of family myths originating in the family of origin experiences and evolving into contemporary mythology related to conflict management, marital relations, and career roles. Discussion of methodological issues, as well as implications for future research and clinical interventions are presented.
Files	Filename       Size       Approximate Download Time (Hours:Minutes:Seconds)     28.8 Modem   56K Modem   ISDN (64 Kb)   ISDN (128 Kb)   Higher-speed Access  LD5655.V856_1990.G764.pdf 5.09 Mb 00:23:32 00:12:06 00:10:35 00:05:17 00:00:27 next to an author's name indicates that all files or directories associated with their ETD are accessible from the Virginia Tech campus network only.

If you have questions or technical problems, please Contact DLA.