The theoretical and methodological background
The identity of the family
The relational dimension
The symbolic dimension : affective and ethical qualities
The process of related distinction
The intergenerational dimension in the family and society
The transition to adulthood
The demographic characteristics of the transition
The specificity of the Mediterranean model and the new role of the family of origin
Offspeing's and parental tasks during the transition
To adulthood : a joint enterprise
Offspring and parents in the transition : reciprocal advantage
Parental generativity and social generativity
"Family research" versus "family-related research" : a crucial difference
The choice of the unit of analysis
Family scores : from the unit to the dyad, from the dyad to the family
Second order data
How to analyse data
An analysis of family relationships by gender and generations
Parents and children face to face : an analysis of relations and family functioning by gender and generation
The parent-child relationship : an analysis by means of dyadic variables


Family functioning : an analysis by means of global variables
Cohesion and adaptability
Family satisfaction
Family collective efficacy
The family chorus : genders and generations face to face
Family relations, psychosocial risk, prosocial behaviour, planning for the future : parents and children, face to face
Family relations between risk and resources
Family functioning and offspring adjustment
Family relations and concrete prosocial behaviour : volunteerism
Family relations and future expectations
Late adolescents expectations about school and work
Future orientation : a comparison of adolescents' and their parents' views.