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What is the basic unit of society?
What is the basic unit of society?
What are the four major functions of a family?
What are the four major functions of a family?
Physical, Economic, Reproductive, Socialization
The family should offer quality meals for the nourishment of their members.
The family should offer quality meals for the nourishment of their members.
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What does the economic function of a family involve?
What does the economic function of a family involve?
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What type of family consists of two or more individuals who share a residence?
What type of family consists of two or more individuals who share a residence?
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Which family type consists of a man married to multiple women?
Which family type consists of a man married to multiple women?
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What is the term for the teaching of beliefs, values, and coping mechanisms within a family?
What is the term for the teaching of beliefs, values, and coping mechanisms within a family?
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Definition and Importance of Family
- Family is the basic societal unit, serving as a buffer between individual needs and societal demands.
- Composed of two or more emotionally involved individuals living in proximity, sharing culture, and fostering each other's development.
- Operates as a distinct entity with its own structure, functions, and needs.
Major Functions of a Family (Friedman, 1981)
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Physical Function:
- Provides a safe and comfortable environment essential for growth and recuperation of members.
- Example: Supplying quality meals to enhance health and immune resistance.
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Economic Function:
- Responsible for financial support, facilitating education and meeting monetary needs.
- Families contribute to societal economic development through taxes.
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Reproductive Function:
- Facilitated through childbirth; all individuals emerge from families.
- Promotes procreation within the structure of marriage.
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Socialization Function:
- Teaches members how to socialize and interact with others, instilling beliefs, values, and coping mechanisms.
- Family serves as a primary agent for feedback and problem-solving guidance.
Types and Forms of Family
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Classified based on marriage into three major types:
- Polygamous Family: Involves multiple spouses; includes polygyny (one man, multiple women) and polyandry (one woman, multiple men).
- Monogamous Family: A traditional structure with one male and one female spouse.
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Various family structures identified:
- Nuclear Family: Consists of two parents and their children.
- Single Parent Family: One parent raising children.
- Extended Family: Includes additional relatives beyond the nuclear family unit.
Consanguine Family
- Involves blood relation among members, encompassing direct ancestry like siblings and parents.
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Explore the concepts and definitions surrounding family health in this introductory quiz on Community Health Nursing. Delve into the four major functions of a family, as proposed by Friedman in 1981, and understand their significance in promoting family wellness.
