Pilgrim's Progress III: A Trend Analysis of Family Theory and Methodology

Abstract
Exciting developments in family theory construction over the past few years demand a constant survey and evaluation of measurable progress. This paper documents some developmental trends that have taken place in family theory construction and its applications, as well as in the relation of theory to advances in methodology. Many of these trends are examined in the light of two earlier reports, Pilgrim's Progress I ( 21 ) and Pilgrim's Progress H ( 13 ).