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How to Find your Family Science Articles

Approved Family Science Journals

Library Journal Locator Video Transcript
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This video will assist you in locating specific journals using the Library Journal Locator tool. You can use this tool to locate journals by title. Approved journals for the Applied Family Science program are linked below. Click on a journal title link to begin searching within these journals.

To search multiple journal titles provided by EbscoHost, use the button labeled "Search Multiple Family Science Journals"

Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal Publishes original research and scholarly reviews in all areas of home economics and related disciplines concerned with the general well-being of families and individuals. Child and family studies, clothing.
Family Process Family Studies; Family Counseling; Family Psychology. Peer reviewed
Journal of Child and Family Studies Journal of Child and Family Studies (JCFS) is an international, peer-reviewed forum for topical issues pertaining to the behavioral health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families. Interdisciplinary and ecological in approach, the journal focuses on individual, family, and community contexts that influence child, youth, and family well-being and translates research results into practical applications for providers, program implementers, and policymakers.
Journal of Consumer Affairs Articles on consumer policy, consumer education, consumer economics and consumer behavior having clear implications for government, household or business policy.
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Refereed articles aimed at improving the quality and standards of individual and family life.
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Education Contains original research, literature reviews, conceptual & theoretical essays, position papers & reports of innovative practice in all areas of education for family & individual well-being to facilitate communication among members of the family, etc.
Journal of Family and Economic Issues Journal of Family and Economic Issues (JFEI) examines the intricate relationship between the family and its economic environment. Contributions address important issues in family management, household division of labor and productivity, relationships between economic and non-economic decisions, and the interrelation of work and family life, among others.
Journal of Family Studies Focuses on the wellbeing of children in families in process of change; aims to bring together the best research and practices available to support children and families though periods of transition, especially when associated with high conflict levels.
International Journal of Children’s Rights Covers law, legal and political theory, psychology, psychiatry, educational theory, sociology, social administration and social work, health, social anthropology, economics, theology, and history to further children's rights in the world.
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This journal has a 36 month embargo. Any articles published in the last 36 months will need to be requested through interlibrary loan to gain full text.

NCFR Published Journals

Family Relations Aimed at practitioners serving the family field through education, counseling and community service; Reports of experiences in these areas, leads to explore, evaluations of work using innovative methods, application of research and theory to practice.
GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy
Journal of Family Theory and Review Publishes original contributions in all areas of family theory.
Journal of Marriage & Family Original theory, research interpretation, and critical discussion of materials related to marriage and the family.

Search Multiple Family Science Journals

Click the button to start a search and add keywords to the empty search fields. *

*Note: Do not remove the journal titles from the first search box. Doing so will cause the search results to be from other journals not approved for the AFM program.

This multiple search option will NOT provide a search for ALL of the approved Family Science Journals.

You will need to use these individual title links to search within the following:

Childhood: A Journal of Global Child Research Childhood is a major international peer reviewed journal and a forum for research relating to children in global society that spans divisions between geographical regions, disciplines, and social and cultural contexts. Childhood publishes theoretical and empirical articles, reviews and scholarly comments on children's social relations and culture, with an emphasis on their rights and generational position in society.
Family Science Review Family Science Review is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Family Science Association. We publish scholarly articles that focus on family research, theory, policy and education. Articles with implications for strengthening all family types, including diverse families, are strongly encouraged.
Global Studies of Childhood Global Studies of Childhood is a peer-reviewed, internationally focused, online research journal. GSC aims to present opportunities for scholars and emerging researchers to interrogate the ways in which globalization and new global perspectives impacts on childhoods. We hold a broad view of childhoods that goes beyond the traditional biological and chronological age definitions. We are interested in alternative conceptualisations of childhoods and the challenges inherent to young peoples contemporary and future lives in increasingly complex globalised world contexts.
Journal of Extension The Journal of Extension (JOE) is the official refereed journal for Extension professionals. JOE expands and updates the research and knowledge base for Extension professionals and other adult educators to improve their effectiveness. In addition, JOE serves as a forum for emerging and contemporary issues affecting Extension education.
Journal of Family Issues Journal of Family Issues (JFI), published 16 times per year, provides up-to-date research, theory, and analyses on marriage and family life. With JFI, you'll also examine professional issues, research developments, and practical applications from an interdisciplinary perspective, encompassing such areas as: Family Studies, Family Violence, Gender Studies, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. Each issue features articles, commentaries, and advocacy pieces designed to help you understand the challenges confronting today's families.
The Family Journal The Family Journal (TFJ) advances the theory, research and practice of counseling with couples and families from a family systems perspective. Research articles include quantitative, qualitative, and evaluation designs. Descriptive articles address current issues, innovative methods, and professional concerns. Other offerings include case studies, interviews, and timely literature reviews. The journal provides groundbreaking, innovative scholarship for counseling researchers, educators and practitioners.
Grandfamilies Philosophy of GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy GrandFamilies balances quality, evidence-based research with sound scholarship, knowledge, skills and best practices from the field for scholars, clinicians, policymakers, program administrators, and family advocates.

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What is Interlibrary Loan?

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a retrieval service in which the Library will borrow articles, books, etc. not owned or licensed by WilmU from other libraries. Check out the video below to learn more about using interlibrary loan and our ILL platform, ILLiad.

You cannot obtain e-books or textbooks through interlibrary loan.

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