MIDDLE ADULTHOOD :
FAMILY DYNAMICS AND LIFE COURSE
PERSONALITY
FAMILY DYNAMICS AND MIDDLE AGE
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
, SOCIO EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: FAMILY DYNAMICS AND LIFE COURSE
Family Dynamics
- a concept determined by the relationship and interaction patterns maintained by each individual
in his /her family with other members.
- determines the outcome of family members
- one of the factors that influence human well-being, socially and psychosocially of an individual
Types of Family Structures
1. Nuclear Family - consists of husband & wife along with their children (adopted/ biological)
2. Single Parent Family - consists of a single parent raising one or more children
3. Extended Family - consists of two or more people, either related by blood or marriage
4. Childless Family - consists of couples who do not have children
5. Grandparent Family - consists of grandparents raising children while their parents are busy
6. Step Family - consists of a new husband or wife with their children from their previous
relationships.
7. Same-Sex Family - consists of same-sex couple with their adopted children
8. Cohabitation Family - consists of couple who live together but are not married
9. No parent Family - a family of children without parents in the picture
2 Categories of Family Dynamics
1. Healthy Family Dynamics
Signs of a Healthy Family Dynamics
● Communication
● Acceptance & No physical abuse / toxic behavior
● Rebuilding damage relationship
● No discrimination
● Everybody is involved
● Responsibilities properly shared
● Forgiveness
2. Toxic Family Dynamics
Signs of a Toxic Family Dynamics
● Zero emotional or financial support
● Emotional blackmailing
● Excessive controlling
● Reversed Roles
● Environment of dominance
● Violence
● No room for privacy
● Lack of empathy
FAMILY DYNAMICS AND LIFE COURSE
PERSONALITY
FAMILY DYNAMICS AND MIDDLE AGE
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
, SOCIO EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: FAMILY DYNAMICS AND LIFE COURSE
Family Dynamics
- a concept determined by the relationship and interaction patterns maintained by each individual
in his /her family with other members.
- determines the outcome of family members
- one of the factors that influence human well-being, socially and psychosocially of an individual
Types of Family Structures
1. Nuclear Family - consists of husband & wife along with their children (adopted/ biological)
2. Single Parent Family - consists of a single parent raising one or more children
3. Extended Family - consists of two or more people, either related by blood or marriage
4. Childless Family - consists of couples who do not have children
5. Grandparent Family - consists of grandparents raising children while their parents are busy
6. Step Family - consists of a new husband or wife with their children from their previous
relationships.
7. Same-Sex Family - consists of same-sex couple with their adopted children
8. Cohabitation Family - consists of couple who live together but are not married
9. No parent Family - a family of children without parents in the picture
2 Categories of Family Dynamics
1. Healthy Family Dynamics
Signs of a Healthy Family Dynamics
● Communication
● Acceptance & No physical abuse / toxic behavior
● Rebuilding damage relationship
● No discrimination
● Everybody is involved
● Responsibilities properly shared
● Forgiveness
2. Toxic Family Dynamics
Signs of a Toxic Family Dynamics
● Zero emotional or financial support
● Emotional blackmailing
● Excessive controlling
● Reversed Roles
● Environment of dominance
● Violence
● No room for privacy
● Lack of empathy
