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12 Cards in this Set
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What is a family?
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the central, basic unit of society that helps meet the basic needs of its members as well as the need of society
a set of relationships or a network of individuals who influence each other's lives whether they are biological or legal ties |
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What are some factors that influence family forms?
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smaller families
50% divorce rate adolescent pregnancies more open alternative life styles fast-growing older age group changing economic status |
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What are the characteristics of a family?
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uniqueness
predictable growth rate energies generally flow in the same direction goals between members may be conflicting families resemble other families |
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What are the tasks of a family?
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child bearing
child rearing physical protection of its members emotional support of its members development of positive attitudes and value systems |
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What is the pre-expansion stage?
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stabilizing image, developing independence
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What is the expansion stage?
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new relationship with partner, realignment of extended family
having children |
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What is the dispersion stage?
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developing adult relationships with grown children and their partners, dealing with own aging parents, exploring new interests
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What is the replacement stage?
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adjusting to decline of physical functioning, retirement and role changes, loss of spouse and friends, new living arrangements, maintaining connection with other generations
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What are some factors effecting family roles and stages?
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acute or chronic illness
change of family structure self-absorption outside family unit child bearing and rearing differences between partners available financial and social resources childhood and adolescent experiences |
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What families are at risk for health problems?
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child bearing and rearing
older adults those with genetic/heredity factors those with detrimental life style practices those at lower socioeconomic levels |
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What should be included in a family health assessment?
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complete health history
health beliefs, values, practices coping mechanisms communication patterns structure/roles/strengths culture/ethnic background |
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How can you promote health to families?
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identification of risk factors and how to reduce them within the context of family values and resources
info on preventive care at all levels and community resources |
