The Influence of Family on Developing a Lifestyle Chapter 4 The Influence of Family on Developing a Lifestyle Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Objectives Define the various types of family structures. List the developmental stages of a family. Define family systems theory. Give examples of family system stressors. Discuss the effect of the family lifestyle on child development. State three childrearing styles. List three developmental theories. Define culture. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Objectives (cont.) List the effects culture has on personal values, beliefs, and behaviors of family members. Define what makes a family dysfunctional. Discuss one positive and one negative influence of technology and electronic media on the family and child development. State the effect of the community on the family and child development. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 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 Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 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 Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Family Structure Nuclear Extended Single parent Foster parent Alternative Dual career Blended Polygamous Homosexual Cohabitation See Table 4-1. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 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. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Critical Thinking Question 1 Why are foster children at risk for acute and chronic health problems? Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Understanding Families Through Theories Family Systems Theory The Family Apgar See Box 4-2. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Critical Thinking Question 2 How do family dynamics help achieve a stable family state? Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Developmental Theories Piaget Freud Erikson Havighurst Neuman Duvall See Chapter 5. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Growth and Development of the Family Marriage Childbearing Childrearing Child launching Contracting family Aging family See Table 4-5. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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 Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. Childrearing Styles Autocratic style Democratic style Laissez-faire style Dysfunctional family Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Effect of Culture on the Family Cultural assimilation Cultural relativism Culture shock Ethnocentrism Cultural competence See Cultural Considerations box. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Critical Thinking Question 3 Why could ethnocentrism be a problem in planning culturally competent family care? Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Influence of Electronic Media and Technology Newspapers Magazines Music Videos Movies Websites Television See Box 4-3. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Critical Thinking Question 4 How does mass media influence alcohol consumption in young people? What strategies could a family use to offset this influence? Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

The Growth of Social Networking Sites Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, etc. Facebook depression Sexting See Box 4-4. Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Effects of a Disaster on Family and Development Natural disaster Human-made disaster Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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 Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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 Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS Attitudes toward exercise and food are formed in the home Parents are role models for children Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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 Copyright © 2013, 2004 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.