| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-10页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第10-15页 |
| 1.1 Background of the research | 第10-11页 |
| 1.2 Significance of the research | 第11-13页 |
| 1.3 Objectives of the research | 第13页 |
| 1.4 Structure of the research | 第13-15页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第15-22页 |
| 2.1 Theoretical basis:some aspects of Sociology of the family | 第15-16页 |
| 2.2 The study of transformation in American families | 第16-21页 |
| 2.2.1 Study abroad:From the perspective of Sociology of the family | 第16-19页 |
| 2.2.2 Study at home | 第19-21页 |
| 2.3 The study of Modern Family | 第21-22页 |
| Chapter 3 Transformation in Contemporary American Families | 第22-41页 |
| 3.1 Transformation in contemporary American family patterns | 第22-27页 |
| 3.1.1 Companionate family | 第22-24页 |
| 3.1.2 Individualized family | 第24-27页 |
| 3.2 Transformation in focus of contemporary American family functions | 第27-29页 |
| 3.3 Transformation in contemporary American family relationships | 第29-32页 |
| 3.3.1 New husband-wife relationships | 第29-30页 |
| 3.3.2 New parent-child relationships | 第30-32页 |
| 3.4 Problems in contemporary American families | 第32-41页 |
| 3.4.1 Problems faced by husbands and wives | 第32-37页 |
| 3.4.2 Problems faced by parents and children | 第37-41页 |
| Chapter 4 Causes of Transformation in Contemporary American Families andSome Personal Advice | 第41-55页 |
| 4.1 Causes of transformation | 第41-52页 |
| 4.1.1 Political factors | 第41-45页 |
| 4.1.2 Legal factors | 第45-48页 |
| 4.1.3 Ideological factors | 第48-51页 |
| 4.1.4 Economic factors | 第51-52页 |
| 4.2 Some personal advice | 第52-55页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第55-59页 |
| 5.1 Main findings | 第55-57页 |
| 5.2 Limitations | 第57-58页 |
| 5.3 Further studies | 第58-59页 |
| Bibliography | 第59-64页 |
| 攻读硕士学位期间科研成果 | 第64页 |
