Household Crowding And Its Consequences

by John Edwards

Overview

This book examines the social and psychological impact of household congestion in the context typical of the developing world on psychological wellbeing, marital and family relations, sibling relations, violence within the family, the impact on marital sex and reproductive behavior.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367011727
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/17/2019
Pages:	238
Product dimensions:	5.69(w) x 8.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

John N. Edwards is a Professor of Sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He received his Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Nebraska (1962 and 1965). His primary research interests concern issues related to marriage and the family. He is currently a co-investigator on a U.S. longitudinal project dealing with marital change and instability over the life course. He has written several books and numerous journal articles. Theodore D. Fuller, Associate Professor of Sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, received his Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan (1972 and 1977). Since 1974, Dr. Fuller has worked extensively in Thailand, primarily in the area of rural-to-urban migration. He has published one book, several chapters, and numerous articles based on his research in Thailand. Sairudee Vorakitphokatorn is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Institute of Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Vorakitphokatorn received her Master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois (1975 and 1979). She has conducted several research projects on AIDS. She is the author of numerous papers and reports.

Table of Contents

Preface -- Introduction -- Lobster Fishing and Fishermen -- The Northern Fishermen Cooperative Society -- Kinship and Family Structure -- Domestic Social Relationships -- Social Network and Groups -- Tourism -- Conclusions

Editorial Reviews

An international team of researchers examines the impact of household crowding, based on a representative sample of Bangkok, Thailand, where the average number of persons per room is four times that found in North America. Discusses the effects of crowding on psychological well-being, family relations, violence within the family, and physical health. Includes material on the methodology of the study, plus the study questionnaire. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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