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Positive family relationships are characterized by - Answer parent-child interactions that
show mutual warmth and respect
Nursing actions for promoting family-centered care - Answer - pay close attention when
family members state that a child "is not acting right" or has other concerns.
- children's opinions should be considered when providing care.
Family composition-traditional nuclear family - Answer married couple and their biologic
children (only full brothers and sisters)
Family composition- nuclear family - Answer two parents and their children (biologic,
adoptive, step, foster)
Family composition- single-parent family - Answer one parent and one or more children
Family composition-blended family (also called reconstituted) - Answer at least one
stepparent, step-sibling, or half-sibling
Family composition-extended family - Answer at least one parent, one or more children, and
other individuals (might not be related)
Family composition-gay/lesbian family - Answer two members of the same sex who have
children and a legal or common-law tie
Family composition-foster family - Answer a child or children who have been placed in an
approved living environment away from the family of origin, usually with one or two parents
Family composition-binuclear family - Answer parents who have terminated spousal roles but
continue their parenting roles
Family composition- communal family - Answer individuals who share common ownership of
property and goods, and exchange services without monetary consideration
, Types of parenting-dictatorial or authoritarian - Answer parents try to control the child's
behaviors and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations.
EX: the child is never allowed to watch television on school nights
Types of parenting- permissive - Answer parents exert little or no control over the child's
behaviors, and consult the child when making decisions.
EX: the child assists with deciding whether they will watch television
Types of parenting- democratic or authoritative - Answer parents direct the child's behavior
by setting rules and explaining the reason for each rule setting.
EX: the child can watch television for 1 hour on school nights after completing all homework and
chores.
parents negatively reinforce deviations from the rules:
EX: the privilege is taken away but later reinstated based on new guidelines.
Types of parenting-passive - Answer parents are uninvolved, indifferent, and emotionally
removed.
EX: the child may watch television whenever they want.
Family theories including 3 components - Answer 1. family system
2. family stress
3. developmental
Family theories- family system - Answer - viewed as a whole system, not of the individual
members.
- a change to one affects the entire system
- the system can both initiate and react to change
- too much and too little change can lead to dysfunction
Family theories- family stress - Answer - can be expected or unexpected
-explains the reaction of a family to stressful events
- offers guidance for adapting to stress
Family theories- developmental - Answer - views families as small groups that interact with
larger social system
- see how families develop and change