Transcript Chapter 10 Patterns of Family Living

Study Guide
Ms. Ferrelli
Family Relations
Why do people describe the family
in different ways?
 Because there are many patterns of family living. The
word family is used in connection with a person’s
ancestry. Families have different attributes and vary in
size
What is meant by the term roles?
 Roles are socially accepted behavior patterns
determined by a person’s status in society.
Describe four family types
 Nuclear family: members of 2 generations (parents
and children)
 Extended family: includes relatives other then parents
and children, such as grandparents or cousins
 Single parent family: headed by one parent
 Stepfamily: includes one spouse who has children from
a previous relationship
How does a blended family differ
from a stepfamily?
 A blended family is formed when both spouses have
children from pervious relationships
What are 4 adjustments that
stepfamilies may experience?
 Difficulty finding time for self,
 Tension from relationships with former spouses
 Mourning for lost family
 Resentment towards stepparents or stepsiblings
 Feeling torn between biological parents and
stepparents
 Difficulty negotiating decisions affecting family
What is the predictable pattern of
change experience by families?
What may interrupt the cycle?
 Family Life cycle
 Divorce or death may interrupt
What are 4 changes that occur
during the young adult years?
 Adjusted to married life
 Making decisions about careers
 Money management,
 Lifestyle,
 Children,
 Completing school,
 Launching a career
 Establishing a home
 Determining a lifestyle
What are 4 changes during the
middle years?
 Empty nest stage
 Self examination
 Midlife crisis
 Redefined roles as spouses not parents
 Retirement plans
 Responsibility for both younger and older relatives
What are 3 specific concerns of
people as they grow older?
 Health and safety
 Finances
 Housing concerns
What are some ways older people
can cope with problems caused by
loneliness?
 Meals for senior citizens
 Community center activities
 Involvement in community service
 Involvement in hobbies
What are 5 options in housing
available for elderly people?
 Maintaining own home
 Living with adult child
 Moving to retirement community
 Receiving institutional care
 Living with friends
Explain 3 ways that family life is
affected by technology
 In kitchen makes food prep easier and quicker
 Automobiles- greater mobility
 TV, music, computers- entertainment may cut into
family time/ communication
 Mass communication influence attitudes and
expectations
How does economy affect family
lifestyle?
 Economic factors have resulted in dual career families
 Needs for quality child care, role changes, household
responsibilities, etc. are increased.
What are 3 social trends that
impact family life?
 Divorce
 Domestic violence
 Family types
 Alcoholism
 Drug abuse
What is the foundation of society?
 FAMILY!