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Ped-Family Theory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Definitions of Family: Biological | consanguineous (related genetically) |
| Definitions of Family: Affinal | by marriage or law |
| Definitions of Family: family of Origin | the family into which we are born |
| New definitions: Broader | institution where a group of individuals, related through biology or enduring commitments, representing various generations, genders & roles, participates in activities involving mutual socialization, nurturance & emotional commitment |
| The Best Definition of Family | -A family is who they say they are! -It is individual and affected by many ideas and values. |
| Family Systems Theory | -Emphasizes interaction b/w the members of the family. -The family is a whole w/ each individual as a part of the whole. -When one is affected, all other are affected. -Therefore, pediatric nurses always view the family as their patient. |
| Family Systems Theory | -adaptable. -Feed back and needs initiates change. Boundaries between the environment and the family: an open boundary invites new ideas and help, and a closed boundary resists change by viewing it as threatening, |
| Family Stress Theory | -Explains how families react and adapt to stressors. -Stressors may be predictable (parenthood) or unpredictable (illness). -Stressors may be cumulative or chronic. -When these stressors overwhelm the families ability to cope: crisis |
| Family Stress Theory | -Resiliency model of family stress includes adjustment and adaptation which may not be pathologic. |
| Resilience | a concept where a family is able to adapt by making structural and system changes. |
| Developmental Theory | -Emphasizes developmental stages as psychosocial stages of the whole family (8 stages). -Addresses changes over time based on predictable changes in structure, function, and roles. |
| Developmental Theory | -New life cycle norms were created to encompass a change in course (ie divorce) The family may then begins the stages of single parent family stages. |
| Structural-Functional | • Sociological perspective • The family is the social system with members who have specific roles and functions. • Goal: equilibrium between complementary roles (ie. Mother-child; mother-mother-in-law) |
| Structural-Functional: functions Affective | meet the psychological needs. |
| Structural-Functional: functions Socialization | help children become productive members of society |
| Structural-Functional: functions Reproductive | ensure family survival |
| Structural-Functional: functions Economic | allocate sufficient resources |
| Structural-Functional: functions Health Care | provision of physical necessities including food and shelter |
| Family Structure | IMPORTANT: there is no one family structure that is optimal. |
| Family Structure | -traditional nuclear family & nuclear family -Blended Family & Binuclear Family -Extended Family & Grandparent Families -Single parent Family -Gay and lesbian family -Polygamous Family -Communal family |
| Traditional Nuclear Family | Married male and female and their biological offspring. |
| Nuclear Families | Two parents and their children who may encompass biological, step, half and adopted children. The parents are not necessarily legally married or opposite sexes. |
| Blended (The Brady Bunch) | Children from each parent are not biologically related to each other, but live together as step siblings. |
| Binuclear Families | The biological parents of the children are divorced and live in different households. Both bio parents have equal custody and the child has two homes |
| Extended families | Has at least one parent, one or more children and one or more other members other than parent or child (ie. Grandmother living with them) |
| Grandparent families | g. parents raise the children with or without help from parents. |
| Single Parent Families | • Single-parent with one or more children. • become a choice. • In the past it was death, divorce, desertion or unplanned pregnancy. • Women and men are becoming single parents by choice and men are awarded custody more often than in the past. |
| Gay and Lesbian Families | • Two people of the same sex in an intimate relationship who become parents through adoption, surrogacy and/or alternative insemination; and /or • One or both partner brings a child into the relationship from an ex-relationship |
| Polygyny | One husband with many wives (polygyny); either a group of related women ie. sisters (sororal) or unrelated women (non-sororal). |
| Polyandry | One wife with many husbands (rare). |
| Polyamory | married but couple allow for other relationships based in love. |
| Polygamy | Not legal in the USA but is legal and sanctioned in many other countries. |
| Communal Families | • Communities of people sharing cooperatively without monetary exchange. • Mother and child bond is close during infancy and early childhood, then “it takes a village”, although primary parents take ultimate responsibility for health and well-being. |
| Family Roles | • Roles are prescribed guidelines for behavior set by the culture. |
| Roles include and are modified by: | • Parental Roles • Role learning • Family Size and configuration |
| Parental Roles | • Prescribe appropriate: sexual behavior, childrearing responsibilities, traditions, and standards. • Conflict arises when these roles are not fulfilled according to the expectations of society, extended family, culture and religion. |
| Parental Roles | • Each person is affected by their socialization process. • Over the years roles have changed for economic and liberation movements. |
| Parental Roles | -Fathers are taking a more active role in child rearing. Mother often have careers. -This is often seen in middle and upper class. In lower SES, segregation of roles are split along traditional lines. |
| Role Learning | • The determinates of success in parenting have been consistent over the years amid much social change. They are: • 1) parental personality and psychological well-being • 2) contextual support systems • 3) child characteristics |
| Role Learning | • Roles are transmitted through parents, peers and authority figures. • Children learn from parents and culture • Birth order affects roles. • Children learn appropriate behaviors according to feedback. |
| Family Size and Configuration | • Parenting roles and child expectations depends upon the family size. • Children in large families are generally more adaptable and cooperative. Older sibs provide discipline. |
| Family Size and Configuration | • Age differences mean more than gender differences. In general, the closer in age, the more influence they have upon each other. |
| Family Size and Configuration | • The primary reason for having another child is childhood companionship for the first child. • Sibs exert power, teach about exchange, services, develop negotiation skills. • Oldest sibs pioneer a learning path with their parents. |
| Family Size and Configuration | Only children have traditional been thought of as disadvantaged: selfish, spoiled, dependant, and lonely. NOT true in review of the research. They do better on cognitive tests, are more mature and socially sensitive. |
| Family Size and Configuration | Even with twins (fraternal), one of the pair will be more dominant, assertive and outgoing. Identical twins have more unison actions and often alternate leadership. |
| Limit Setting and Discipline | • Guidelines: • 1) Consistency • 2) Timing: asap • 3) Commitment to whole time • 4) Unity: both parents agree (mostly) |
| Limit Setting and Discipline | • 5) Flexibility: age appropriate • 6) Planning: as much as possible • 7) Behavior–oriented: i.e. behavior is bad not child • 8) Privacy: as much as possible • 9)Termination: Child has a clean slate when done |
| Adoption | • Motivation: must be “emotionally healthy” for both child and parent(s). • Available children • Delays, difficulty and disappointment. • Preparation: age of the child • Bonding • Sharing the truth |
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