School of Family Life
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Merging hearts but not bank accounts — The risks of getting married while staying financially single
Can two people build a life together — a for-better-or-worse, richer-or-poorer, sickness-or-health marriage — if they still act like they’re single?
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Familismo Protects Hispanic Seniors From Social Isolation Despite Sensory Disabilities
Jeremy Yorgason in the School of Family Life collaborated with BYU nursing professor Corinna Tanner, and three BYU students to explore the connection between sensory difficulties due to aging and the resulting social isolation. The findings emphasize how family ties can minimize the social consequences of sensory difficulties in later life.
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Women’s History Month: Gathering Stories From Real Women of Faith
Researching stories from women ages 45 to 69, who quietly carry their faith through divorce, grief, and shattered expectations, gave Brigham Young University senior Annette Pinto a unique understanding about how to navigate future challenges.
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Expressing Hope for the New Year
Ashley Fraser shares how goals help us have hope for the new year
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Finding Beauty Through Fashion
A sold-out fashion show at the BYU Museum of Art showcases FHSS student designs, a year in the making.
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Closing the Gap Between Research and Recovery
BYU Professor Lee N. Johnson created the MFT-PRN to transform research into a tool that strengthens marriage and family.
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Esteban Gonzalez: Trusting in the Journey
Have you ever blindly stepped into the unknown and felt that you were sinking? Peter walked through the storm despite fear and uncertainty—and so did Esteban Gonzalez.
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Want to thrive in your 30s? BYU study says education and service in your 20s are key
A person's 20s are a whirlwind of choices—picking a first job, choosing an apartment, even debating whether to eat out or heat up the instant noodles in the cupboard. But beyond the daily decisions and early adult chaos, which choices actually set someone up for a successful future?
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How to Plan for a Summer Vacation Without Going into Debt
During the summer season, families across the country map out road trips, beach days, and theme park getaways. However, along with sunscreen and souvenirs, many return home with something less pleasant: credit card debt.
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BYU research: Your beliefs about money may reveal clues about your relationship
In a recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, BYU professor Ashley LeBaron-Black and her colleagues examined how these beliefs—called "money scripts"—affect couples’ financial communication and relationship satisfaction.
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"Strengthening Global Families in a Changing World"
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Thursday, February 27
Martin Hickman Outstanding Scholar Award recipient Spencer James, family life professor, will address the need to broaden our study of families globally. Uniting truths from "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" with cutting-edge family research will allow us to better support children's development, maintain stable family structures, and foster thriving communities even amidst the uncertainties and transformations of our changing world.
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Cutler Lecture: "The Paradox of American Family Politics"
7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 12
Chris Karpowitz and Jeremy Pope present a lecture on "The Paradox of American Family Politics" for the annual Virginia F. Cutler Lecture in the School of Family Life. Their presentation is based on data gathered from 10 years of conducting the American Family Survey.
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