Research Guides: SOC 213: Sociology of the Family: Start Here

What is in this guide?

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Use the resources listed in this guide to begin your research. Make sure that you pay attention to the search tips and examples featured on each page. They will help make your research more successful. If you are having trouble finding sources for your assignment, ask a librarian for help.

Find Topics

Search for Family Issues

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context)
You can use this database to search for issues that may affect families and family life.

From the Opposing Viewpoints homepage, click Browse Issues.

Use the Topics drop-down menu and choose Family Issues.

Click the link of an issue that interests you in order to find resources on that topic. The link will take you to a topic page that includes an overview and different types of resources such as articles, statistics, and more.

Sample Topic Pages

More Databases

The following databases offer more options for finding information on various family issues.

Points of View Reference Center
Under Browse Categories, look for Family Issues.
SIRS Issues Researcher
Use the Leading Issues drop-down menu and choose School, Family, & Youth.
CQ Researcher
Click Browse Topics then choose Personal and Family Relations.

Off-Campus Access

The username and password to access databases from off campus is similar to what you use to access the PCC campus portal (myPittCC) and Moodle. For the username, use the first part of your myPittCC email address only. DO NOT include @my.pittcc.edu. The password is exactly the same as what you use to log in to the campus portal. Generic logins are available to community residents with PCC library cards, and others who are enrolled in or are affiliated with PCC programs and continuing education courses.