Family Developmental Theory

This approach believes that all aspects of development of the person should be looked at, as they all interact with one another (7). In this theory you have: microsystems, exosystems, macrosystems, chronosystems, and mesosystems. Microsystems being what we commonly consider to be the “nurture” of a child, family and caregivers. Exosystems are places such as school, macrosystems consist of the economy, politics, and the cultural values placed by parents or by geographic location, and chronosystem is the time or era that the child is being brought up in (7). Then there is the mesosystem which is the combining of all other groups. This belief is similar to that of epigenetics, all aspects interact with one another to create the fully developed human

Psychosocial development throughout the Life Cycle theory (sometimes known as individual development theory) proposes that each individual has the ability to master their environment at all stages of life (Coady & Lehman, 2008; Hutchison, 2008). The theory had its

Experiential family theory is about the experiences that a family goes through in therapy and what it symbolizes to them. Experiential family theory is also well known as symbolic experiential family theory because the theory is about what the family takes out of the experience and what they use to describe their family. According to Smith (1998), the founder, Carl Whitaker, felt that it was the therapist’s responsibility to create these experiences in the sessions to help the family grow. Carl Whitaker accomplished this with impulse and creativity. He understood the family unit and knew that families could be cruel, but he believed the family had the ability to restore their family unit (Percy, 1990). The theory is not a traditional one,

The family developmental and life cycle theory is the studying of families, which include stages that the family move through based on life experiences, that are usually predictable depending on the stage they are in (Kaakinen, Coehlo, Steele, Tabacco, & Hanson, 2015). There are nine tasks that families must accomplish in order for the family to achieve well-being. In this discussion board post, I will be discussing task two, which is financing childbearing and child rearing.

Based on the theories and models I reviewed the first non-developmental theories that have helped assist me in understanding my family is the Structural- Functional Theory. According to Friedman, Bowden, and Jones (2003), the Structural- Functional framework is built on the basis that family represents a social system and therefore you must examine a families interactions within their societal construct (p.70). Identifying how a family interacts with one another and how their relationships with healthcare providers, schools, family, members of society, and other organizations, which can help a nurse determine what areas may need strengthening. According to Friedman et al., (2003) “this approach characterizes the family as open to outside influences, yet at the same time, is concerned with maintaining its boundaries”(p.70). Thus, allowing adaptability among the family units as an individual institution in their society. The theories primary assumptions include a family as a social system that has functional requirements and that function similarly to most small groups, as families are social

The structure of a family is composed of multiple different dynamics. This paper includes an analysis of a family that resides in Central Minnesota and how they function day to day. The family we chose is a family of four, with two daughters; ages two and ten. The information collected from the family during the interview will be broken down into different stages and placed into diagrams to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses within their family. The different aspects relating to the family are: (a) description of the family, (b) genogram showing the relation between each family member and what role they play in the family structure, (c) ecomap demonstrating important features in the family's life, (d) the families stage in relation to Duvall's

On October 5, 2016, our Life-Span Development class had the opportunity to observe the physical, cognitive, and social development of Lewis, a three month old male infant. The observation was conducted at Dordt College in Room CL 1143 and the infant’s parent consented to participate in the live observation.

9 Different Theoretical Perspectives : 1. Family Ecology Perspective, 2. The Family Life course 3. Development Framework, 4. The-Structure-Functional Perspective, 5. The Interaction- 6. Constructionist Perspective, 7. Exchange Theory, 8. Family Systems Theory, 9.The Biosocial Perspective, Attachment Theory.

Introduction Many professions have their own system of ideas intended to explain situations, phenomenon, particularly one based on general philosophies independent of the thing to be explained. In social work, there are many theories that guide its practice. The social work theories are general explanations that are supported by evidence attained through the scientific method. However, this paper will focus on cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and Bowen extended family system therapy.

Within this theory it is important to realize as it analyzes a family’s problems, it will give direction as to how the family should navigate and solve the issues they experience daily. Normally, to begin the process of Structural Family therapy is to have an interview with the whole family, in order to have a view of what dynamics play into the center of the family. By using sub-group composition. This way one has the ability to keep very distinct personalities in

A) Developmental theories are needed in scholarly researches. They can help researchers demonstrate and describe developmental changes by directing researchers with plans to further their researches and by organizing these planes (Miller, 2011, p.25). Theories pave the way for researchers and provide them with a view in the nature of development (Miller, 2011, p.3). The view not only impact theory construction, it also define what research problem is significant and what data and methods should be used (Miller, 2011, p.17). Theories should have specific characteristics. Furthermore, a theory has to have a consistent logic with no conflicts and also should have empirical sound and not conflict with scientific observations (Miller,

The theory that will be used in this case is the Family Systems Theory. The family systems theory was originated by Murray Bowen. Bowen researched how the family system affects the individual and family functioning across the life-span. According to Bowen, individual functioning shapes family systems and can create pathology within the individual (Haefner, 2014, p. 835). The family systems theory maintains that boundaries, roles, communication, and family structure have a major impact on how the family functions (Haefner, 2014, p. 835) .

The family as a system through a series of more or fewer rules and characteristics of their life cycle (courtship and marriage, procreation, adolescence, maturity and emancipation of children, empty nesters) phases. (Gurman, A. S. (Ed.). (2008). The importance of evolutionary notions TFS is not only in each phase itself but in the crises that can lead the transition from one to another. In this sense, the optimal process of overcoming such crises is to modify the structure of the family system maintaining its organization.

Family Developmental Theory (FDT) first came about in the last 1940s, as a need to understand how families and the individuals within the family function in order to have their needs met (Smith & Hamon, 2012). According to Smith and Hamon (2012) unlike the psychology-based theories, which concentrate on an individual and sociology-based theories address the social and cultural aspects, FDT places the family at the center of its assessment (p.70). In this theoretical memo basic assumption of FDT will be discussed and related to the Galager family case study. The following are the six basic assumptions of FDT: (a) developmental processes are essential in understanding families that also change over time (b) there are tasks associated with each stage of development, (c) institutional norms regulate family behavior, (d) development is reciprocal, (e) families must be viewed in multiple levels of analysis, and (f) families must be observed over time (p. 72).

In the Netflix original series, Ozark, Marty Byrde, a financial advisor from Chicago, a husband, and a father of two teenagers embarks on a calculated yet risky decision with his business partner to venture in money laundering with a Mexican drug cartel. Byrde even went through the trouble of discussing his decision with his wife, who was initially skeptical of the idea, but with Byrde being extremely thorough and adept with numbers, she gave in to his decision. This new business relationship unravels into a new sense of status for him and his family, as they experience an immensely increase in wealth. Unfortunately, his business partner cheated from the cartel, ending his life as he was shot by one of the cartel’s hitman. Meanwhile, Byrde and his family abruptly moved to a resort community in the Missouri Ozarks. While all these changes were unfolding, Byrde found out his wife was cheating with another man, creating an estranged relationship under the same roof. In this tumultuous change in their lives, Byrde struggles to find revenues to launder money, such as purchasing a hotel resort and a strip club, to pay their debt to the cartel. Additionally, his and his family’s safety are at risk as the cartel scares them with death threats whenever Byrde does not meet the deadline. This crisis in their lives resulted in a shift in their family, where a loss of respect between husband and wife occurred, and a loss of respect between Byrde and his