Ecology of the Family
Family Systems
Family Transitions
Macrosystem Influences
Chronosystem Influences
Basic Structures
Basic Functions
Families of Diverse Parents
Ethnic Orientation
Religious Orientation
Socioeconomic Status
Political
Economic
Technological
Family Empowerment strong families
Nuclear Family - husband/wife/children
Orientation - born into
Procreation - you create
Extended Family - grandparents / cousins / aunts & uncles
Matriarchal
Patriarchal
Egalitarian
Reproduction - maintain population
Socialization / Education
Assignment of Social roles
societal values
beliefs/attitudes
knowledge/skills
gender roles
religious
racial / ethnic
socioeconomic
Economic support
Nurturance / Emotional support
Divorce
Custody arrangements
Single parent
Joint custody
Kin Custody - grandparents
Stepfamilies
Adoption
Dual-income families
Unmarried Parents
Interethnic parents
Interfaith parents
Same-sex parents
Ascribed Status - Traditional Societies
Achieved Status - Modern Societies
Social Class differences
Upper class
Middle class
Lower class
Underclass
Inherited wealth
Social prominence
formal schooling
extended family influence - patriarchal / matriarchal
executives/professionals
earned status by achievement
high value on achievement
emphasis on nuclear family / egalitarian
semiskilled / unskilled labor
often patriarchal
close ties w/extended family
emphasis on survival
children help family rather than education
female-headed families
little chance to escape poverty
Social Class Socialization theories
Social Selection - characteristics of parents = degree of achievement
Social Causation - social class affects development outcomes
Family Stress Model FSM impact of economic difficulties
Extended Investment Model EIM resources promote wellbeing
Majority / low-context / Individualism / Gesellschaft
Time: future focused
Personality: busy, materialistic, practical, assertive
Interpersonal: Competition / Individual achievement
Relationship to nature: Control
Values: Independence, personal freedom
Minority / high-context / collectivism / Gemeinschaft
Interpersonal: Cooperation, group
Time: present focused
Personality: relaxed, spiritual, quiet, emotional
Relation to nature: Respect, at one with
Values: dependence, loyalty, tradition
Divine ideology
Coping mechanism
Concept of death
Identity
values & behavior
Immigration policies
Foreign Policies
Military families
Homeland security
Domestic Policies
Social services
Government assistance
Job uncertainty
Cost of living
Health insurance
Improved living standards
Increased busyness
New communications styles
Instant information
Marketing to children
Competition for family time
influence on education
display love & acceptance
communicativeness
Cohesiveness
Clear values & standards
Effective coping
Effects on children
role models
differs by gender
parental fighting
differs by age
Effects on family
shift in domestic responsibilities
Socioeconomic changes
Authority redistribution
Emotional support