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Which family structure is characterized by more or less equal authority between partners?
Which family structure is characterized by more or less equal authority between partners?
- Autocratic
- Particentric
- Egalitarian (correct)
- Matricentric
In which type of family structure does the mother assume decision-making responsibilities in the absence of the father?
In which type of family structure does the mother assume decision-making responsibilities in the absence of the father?
- Bilateral
- Patrilineal
- Laissez-Faire
- Matricentric (correct)
What is a key characteristic of a democratic family structure?
What is a key characteristic of a democratic family structure?
- The father decides in the absence of the mother.
- Everyone is involved in decision-making. (correct)
- Authority is primarily vested in the older generation.
- Decisions are made unilaterally by one parent.
Which term describes the family structure where a person is affiliated with relatives through both parents?
Which term describes the family structure where a person is affiliated with relatives through both parents?
What aspect of family life does Duvall's family life cycle primarily focus on?
What aspect of family life does Duvall's family life cycle primarily focus on?
Which type of family structure includes two or more nuclear families that are economically and socially related?
Which type of family structure includes two or more nuclear families that are economically and socially related?
What is a primary economic function of a rural family?
What is a primary economic function of a rural family?
How does the family contribute to the emotional and psychological well-being of its members?
How does the family contribute to the emotional and psychological well-being of its members?
Which family type results from divorce or separation and includes at least one child?
Which family type results from divorce or separation and includes at least one child?
What is one role of families in the socialization of children?
What is one role of families in the socialization of children?
Which of the following accurately describes a blended family?
Which of the following accurately describes a blended family?
What function does a family fulfill regarding the basic needs of its members?
What function does a family fulfill regarding the basic needs of its members?
In an urban family setting, how do economically productive members typically work?
In an urban family setting, how do economically productive members typically work?
What is a primary task of families with preschool children?
What is a primary task of families with preschool children?
Which task is associated with the childbearing family stage?
Which task is associated with the childbearing family stage?
Which of the following best describes the economic function of families with school-aged children?
Which of the following best describes the economic function of families with school-aged children?
What emotional support task is vital for families with middle-aged parents?
What emotional support task is vital for families with middle-aged parents?
What role do families play in the education and upbringing of children?
What role do families play in the education and upbringing of children?
Which task is NOT typically required from families with preschool children?
Which task is NOT typically required from families with preschool children?
Which of the following tasks is essential for families with teenage children?
Which of the following tasks is essential for families with teenage children?
What is a major task for families during the launching center stage?
What is a major task for families during the launching center stage?
Study Notes
Family Structures
- Nuclear Family: Consists of a father, mother, and child/children living together, separate from extended family.
- Extended Family: Composed of two or more nuclear families related economically and socially, often with multiple generations.
- Single Parent Family: A single parent (divorced, unmarried, widowed) raising at least one child.
- Blended/Reconstituted Family: A combination of two families, often with children from both previous marriages, and potentially children from the newly married couple.
Family Decision-Making Styles
- Egalitarian: Partners share roughly equal authority.
- Democratic: Everyone participates in decision-making.
- Authoritarian: No one is involved in decision-making.
- Laissez-Faire: "Full autonomy" (implies individual decision-making with minimal influence).
- Matricentric: Mother holds the majority of authority, especially in father's absence.
- Patricentric: Father holds the majority of authority, especially in mother's absence.
Family Kinship Systems
- Patrilineal: Individuals are affiliated with relatives through their father.
- Matrilineal: Individuals are affiliated with relatives through their mother.
- Bilateral: Individuals are affiliated with relatives through both their mother and father.
Family Functions
- Socialization: The family teaches societal norms, values, and behaviors to its members, particularly children.
- Economic Function: Families function as units of production (e.g., rural families working together in agriculture) or consumption (e.g., urban families working for salaries).
- Physical Maintenance: Families provide basic needs for survival like food, shelter, and healthcare.
- Welfare and Protection: Family provides emotional support, companionship, and physical safety to its members.
Stages of the Family Life Cycle
- Beginning Family: Newly married couples establish their relationship and roles, and consider parenthood.
- Childbearing Family: Focus shifts to integrating children (birth to 2.5 years old), adjusting to childcare responsibilities, and expanding family relationships to include parenting and grandparenting roles.
- Families with Preschool Children: Emphasis on socializing children, integrating new siblings, maintaining healthy family relationships, adapting to finances and the needs of preschool children.
- Families with School-Aged Children: Focus on fostering healthy peer relationships, school achievement, and maintaining a healthy marriage, while adjusting to the needs of school-age children.
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Explore the various family structures including nuclear, extended, single parent, and blended families. Additionally, examine different family decision-making styles such as egalitarian, democratic, authoritarian, and laissez-faire. This quiz will help you understand how these dynamics influence family life.
