David Knox, Ph.D., is professor of sociology at East Carolina University, where he teaches courtship and marriage; marriage and the family; and sociology of human sexuality. He is a marriage and family therapist as well as the author or co-author of 12 books and over 100 professional articles. Caroline Schacht, M.A. in Sociology and M.A.

in Child Development and Family Relations, is Instructor Emeritus at East Carolina University. She retired from a career teaching sociology to become a certified Romanas Pilates instructor. She is co-author of several textbooks and balances her time writing and revising, teaching Pilates in her home studio, and writing childrens verses and songs for her grandchildren. Dr. I. Joyce Chang is a professor of Child and Family Development Program in the school of Human Services. Dr. Chang received her doctorate in Human Development and Family Sciences and Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology, Women Studies, & Statistics) from Oregon State University.

Dr. Chang is a legacy member of the National Council on Family Relations and has received awards for excellence in teaching, research, service and advisement from UCM and professional organizations. Her primary research interests are high-risk behaviors, child maltreatment, relationship development and impact of technology on families.