Murray A. Straus facts for kids

Murray Arnold Straus (born June 18, 1926 – died May 13, 2016) was an American professor. He taught sociology at the University of New Hampshire. Sociology is the study of how people live together in groups and societies. Professor Straus is famous for creating something called the Conflict Tactics Scale. This tool helps researchers study how people handle disagreements in families. It is the most used tool for understanding family disagreements.

Murray A. Straus: A Pioneer in Family Research

Murray Straus was born in New York City on June 18, 1926. His parents were Samuel and Kathleen Straus. His studies focused on families and how people interact within them. He looked at topics like how parents discipline children. He also studied how people deal with disagreements in relationships. His work often compared families from different countries.

Studying Family Interactions

Professor Straus founded the Family Research Laboratory. This lab is at the University of New Hampshire. It is a place where scientists study family life. He also led important groups in his field. He was president of the Society for the Study of Social Problems from 1989 to 1990. He also led the Eastern Sociological Society from 1991 to 1992.

He helped start two important academic magazines. These were Teaching Sociology and Journal of Family Issues. These magazines share new research with other experts.

His Personal Life

Murray Straus was married to Dorothy Dunn Straus. He had a son and a daughter from an earlier marriage.

Important Awards and Recognition

Professor Straus received several awards for his work. These awards recognized his important contributions to research.

• 2008: Award for Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Research on Aggression. This award honored his long career.
• 1977: Ernest W. Burgess Award. This award recognized his early achievements.