31st Annual National Symposium on Family Issues
Apr 24, 2023
The 31st Annual National Symposium on Family Issues on Immigration Policy and Immigrant Families will be held Oct. 23–24 in the HUB-Robeson Center, room 233B, University Park, in person and virtually. The symposium will bring together an exceptional panel of scholars whose research is devoted to…News Topics: Family Symposium
Environmental impacts on families book published
Apr 19, 2023
"Environmental Impact on Families", the book based on Penn State’s 2021 Family Symposium, has been published and is now available. The book is the 13th volume in Penn State’s Nation Symposium on Family Issues series published by Springer. It is edited by Penn State SSRI and PRI faculty members…
Symposium highlights family roles addressing race and racism
Jan 4, 2023
Penn State’s 30th Annual National Symposium on Family Issues, held recently at University Park, focused on how families can address racial/ethnic inequalities and racism toward reducing disparities in health, education, and wealth in the U.S. The symposium, Family Socialization Around Race/…News Topics: Family Symposium
Save the date for Penn State's 30th Annual Family Symposium, Oct. 24 - 25
Apr 28, 2022
Despite its significance for individuals, families and the larger society, research on family socialization on issues of race/ethnicity and racism remains limited. The goal of Penn State’s 30th annual Family Symposium, "Family Socialization around Race/Ethnicity and Racism: Advancing Understanding…News Topics: Family Symposium
Family Symposium examines intersection of physical environment and family health
Jan 20, 2022
Penn State’s 29th annual Symposium on Family Issues, “Environmental Impacts on Families: Change, Challenge, and Adaptation”, examined the role of the physical environment in family relationships, behaviors, and well-being, with a focus on disasters, climate change, and the built environment.…News Topics: Family Symposium
Parent-child separation book published
Jan 11, 2022
"Parent-child separation: Causes, consequences and pathways to resilience", the 12th volume in Penn State’s National Symposium on Family Issues book series, was recently published. The book is edited by PRI Director Jennifer Glick, PRI associate Valarie King, and former SSRI Director Susan M.…News Topics: Family SymposiumParenting
2021 Family symposium to focus on environmental impact to relationships and well-being
Aug 25, 2021
Penn State’s 29th annual Symposium on Family Issues will examine the role of the physical environment in family relationships, behaviors, and well-being, with a focus on disasters, climate change, and the built environment. “Environmental Impacts on Families: Change, Challenge, and Adaptation” will…News Topics: Family SymposiumEnvironment
Family Symposium book series releases latest edition
Mar 19, 2021
The most recent volume in the Family Symposium book series, “Families, Food, and Parenting: Integrating Research, Practice, and Policy”, was published by Springer. The 11th volume in the series is edited by Penn State professors Lori A. Francis, Susan M. McHale, Valarie King, and Jennifer E. Glick…News Topics: Family SymposiumPRI
Family symposium highlights parent-child separations
Nov 9, 2020
Penn State’s 28th Annual National Symposium on Family Issues was recently held focusing on the causes and consequences of parent-child separations. For the first time ever, the event was held virtually, but that didn’t deter experts around the nation from participating and offering their diverse…News Topics: Family Symposiummilitary families
Family Symposium to focus on parent-child separations
Oct 1, 2020
What do incarceration, migration or deportation, and military deployment have in common? All are likely to separate a child from their parent, which has implications on a child’s well-being. Penn State’s 28th annual Symposium on Family Issues will focus on these specific circumstances of parent-…News Topics: Family Symposium
Parent-child separations focus of virtual symposium
Aug 20, 2020
The circumstances of parent-child separation due to parental incarceration, migration and deportation, and military deployment will be the focus of Penn State’s 28th annual Symposium on Family Issues, being held virtually Oct. 26 to 27. “Causes and Consequences of Parent-Child Separations: Pathways…News Topics: Family Symposium
Family Symposium book series releases latest edition
Mar 17, 2020
The most recent volume in the National Symposium on Family Issues book series, “Rural Families and Communities in the United States” is now available from Springer Publishing. This volume specifically focuses on the implications of rural residency for American families, especially minority families…
Rural American families focus of 26th annual family symposium
Nov 21, 2018
The strategies needed to maintain family economic stability, health and general well-being of rural families was the focus of the 26th Annual National Symposium on Family Issues, held recently at the Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State’s University Park campus. “The symposium brought together discussion…News Topics: Rural CommunitiesFamily Symposium
Family Symposium book series releases latest edition
Oct 30, 2018
The most recent volume in the Family Symposium book series is now available from Springer Publishing. “Families and Technology” focuses on the roles of parents in monitoring children’s screen time, of technology in relationship formation, and technology in changing family dynamics. The book is…News Topics: Family Symposium
Challenges Facing Rural America Deeply Rooted In Economic And Social Distress, Researchers Say
Oct 26, 2018
By Min Xian, WPSU Nearly three and a half million Pennsylvanians live in rural parts of the state. In many ways, rural areas face challenges different than those in urban areas. Researchers gathered on Monday for the 26th National Symposium on Family Issues at Penn State’s Nittany Lion Inn, with a…News Topics: Rural CommunitiesFamily Symposium
26th Annual National Symposium on Family Issues will take place Oct. 22-23
Oct 2, 2018
The 2018 National Symposium on Family Issues will focus on the challenges that families in rural areas face and the strategies they take to maintain financial stability, health and well-being. The symposium, “Rural Families and Communities,” will be held Oct. 22-23 at the Nittany Lion Inn. Sessions…News Topics: Family SymposiumRural Communities