1. The Influence of Family on Developing a Lifestyle
Chapter 4
The Influence of Family on Developing a Lifestyle
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Key Terms
blended family
cultural assimilation
cultural competence
cultural relativism
culture shock
developmental stage
developmental task
dysfunctional family
ethnocentrism
Facebook depression
family
family systems theory
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
sexting
sibling rivalry
theory
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Definition
A basic human social system that involves commitment and interaction among its members.
This commitment includes a responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and successful development of the children in that family
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Family Structure
Nuclear
Extended
Single parent
Foster parent
Alternative
Dual career
Blended
Polygamous
Homosexual
Cohabitation
See Table 4-1.
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Dual-Career Families
Both parents work outside the home.
Now common in the United States.
Conflicting demands among work responsibilities, continuing education for career advancement, and the demands of childrearing
See Box 4-1.
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6. Effect of Family on Growth and Development of the Child
Size of Family
Spacing of Siblings
Divorce
Stepchildren and Foster Children
Chronic Illness
Use of Child-Care Services
See Tables 4-2 and 4-3.
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7. Understanding Families Through Theories
Family Systems Theory
The Family Apgar
See Box 4-2.
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8. Developmental Theories
Piaget
Freud
Erikson
Havighurst
Neuman
Duvall
See Chapter 5.
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9. Growth and Development of the Family
A task is a competency or skill that helps a person cope with the environment or advance personal development
Tasks occur in sequence
Mastery of the developmental tasks of one stage are usually required to master developmental tasks of the next stage
Physical, cognitive, psychological, motor, and psychosocial developmental tasks
See Table 4-4.
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10. Growth and Development of a Parent
First prenatal trimester
Second prenatal trimester
Third prenatal trimester
Birth
Infant
Toddler
Preschool-age
School-age
Adolescent
See Table 4-4.
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11. Growth and Development of the Family
Marriage
Childbearing
Childrearing
Child launching
Contracting family
Aging family
See Table 4-5.
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12. Role of the Health-Care Worker
Understanding the developmental stages and tasks of families and individuals enables the health-care team to provide individualized care
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Childrearing Styles
Autocratic style
Democratic style
Laissez-faire style
Dysfunctional family
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14. Effect of Culture on the Family
Cultural assimilation
Cultural relativism
Culture shock
Ethnocentrism
Cultural competence
See Cultural Considerations box.
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15. Influence of Electronic Media and Technology
Newspapers
Magazines
Music
Videos
Movies
Websites
Television
See Box 4-3.
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16. Influence of Electronic Media and Technology (cont.)
Optimal style of TV viewing is family viewing, though this is not a consistent practice with most families
Many debates exist on the effects of violence in television and video games
Computers and the internet allow access to important information and social interactions
See Figure 4-3.
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17. The Growth of Social Networking Sites
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.
Facebook depression
Sexting
See Box 4-4.
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18. Effects of a Disaster on Family and Development
Natural disaster
Human-made disaster
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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19. Role of the Health-Care Team
Understand and respect the potential for learning and education in media
Help the child self-regulate choices of what to view
Help parents use media in a positive way to promote a well-balanced lifestyle
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20. Effect of Community on Family and Development
Teachers, coaches, clubs, teams, and peers
Outside influences help children:
Learn social rules of behavior
Develop a sense of belonging
Develop a positive self-image
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21. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS
Attitudes toward exercise and food are formed in the home
Parents are role models for children
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22. Family-Centered Health Care
Family is central to the plan of care for any individual family member.
Identify and value the strengths of the family network
Home-care services
Listen to the family's perception of the problem
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