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FCS 4845

Theoretical Frameworks. Conceptual frameworks for studying marriage and the familyA wide variety of perspectives are used by researchers, theoreticians, and clinicians to look at families . Cont.. Theories: Family systems theory Family strengths framework Family development frameworkThese theories are discussed later.

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FCS 4845

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    1. FCS 4845

    2. Theoretical Frameworks Conceptual frameworks for studying marriage and the family A wide variety of perspectives are used by researchers, theoreticians, and clinicians to look at families

    3. Cont. Theories: Family systems theory Family strengths framework Family development framework These theories are discussed later

    4. Cont. Theories continued: Symbolic interaction framework = focuses on the internal workings of family Social construction framework = proposes that individuals are profoundly immersed in the social world Feminist framework = assumes women in our society are exploited, devalued, and oppressed

    5. Family as a System In family systems perspective the family is seen as a living organisms The family systems theory assumes that to help individuals the important focus should be on the family as a whole The family members are interconnected and operate as a group, or system

    6. Cont. 2 types of family systems: Open family system- positive feedback, organized and open to change Closed family system- not open to change or responsive to input, negative feedback

    7. Family Development Framework Views families as they move through various stages of the family life cycle and looks at how family members deal with various developmental tasks

    8. Key Terms: Crisis Situation

    9. Hills ABC-X Model Foundation for a social systems model of family stress lies here A = the provoking or stressor event B = the familys resources or strengths C = the definition or meaning attached to the event by the family X = stress or crisis

    10. Cont. Stress is not seen as inherent in the event itself but conceptually as a function of the response of the disturbed family to the stressor A stressor event is an event that changes some aspect of the family system

    11. Cont. The degree of stress is dependent on: 1. The magnitude of the event 2. The resources the family possesses 3. The definition of the event/perception Family resources = mediate the impact of the stressor event on the familys level of stress

    12. Cont. Potential resources include: financial, education, health, and psychological Event = the impact of the stressor event on the familys level of stress is also mediated by the definition or meaning the family gives to the event

    13. McCubbin & Pattersons Double ABC-X Model Expanded Hills ABC-X Model by adding post crisis/post stress factors to explain how families achieve satisfactory adaptation to stress or crisis, their model consists of the ABC-X model followed by their Double ABC-X Model

    14. Cont. Aa = refers to pile up, includes 3 types of stressors: 1. Unresolved aspects of the initial stressor event 2. Changes and events that go on regardless of stressor 3. The consequences of the familys effort to cope

    15. Cont. Bb = familys resources are of 2 types: 1. Resources already available to the family that help minimize impact of initial stressor 2. Coping resources that are strengthened or developed in response to the stress or crisis situation

    16. Cont. Cc = refers to: 1. The perception of the initial stressor event 2. The perception of the stress or crisis Xx = Implies that original family crisis/stress response and subsequent adaptation

    17. Strengthening Marriage/Family Family Strengths Framework = focuses on how couples and families succeed rather than why they fail. If one studies only problems, one finds only couple and family problems.

    18. Cont. When the strengths are identified, they can be the formation for continued growth and change. Just solving problems is not enough, boosts moral Focus on the characteristics of healthy families and how these concepts can be used to enhance the quality of family life

    19. Family strengths, stereotypes, and challenges in groups Several traits in common with all ethnic groups and cultures: Cohesion Adaptability Positive Communication

    20. Cont. Strengths of White families - three foundation characteristics of cohesion, flexibility, and communication Strengths of African American families - strong kinship bonds, work orientation, strong religious orientation

    21. Cont. Strengths of Latino families - Hispanic families seem to be evolving toward egalitarian marital relationships, similar to those of White families Strengths of Asian American families - tend to emphasize the extended family network and respect for the elderly

    22. Cont. Strengths of Native American families - find strength from their communities and from nature and that they possess the relationship strengths families in other ethnic groups have

    23. Circumplex Model Can be represented graphically as a relationship map A relationship map = based on the family systems theory, the Family Circumplex Model has 3 basic dimensions: cohesion, flexibility, and communication

    24. Cont. The concept of dynamic balance , the Circumplex Model describes 3 general types of family systems (Balanced, Mid-range, and Extreme) and 16 more specific types

    25. Cont. Specific types: Chaotic ( disengaged, connected, cohesive, and enmeshed) Flexible ( disengaged, connected, cohesive, and enmeshed) Structured ( disengaged, connected, cohesive, and enmeshed) Rigid ( disengaged, connected, cohesive, and enmeshed)

    26. In Conclusion The response to a stressor event may result in a higher level of functioning

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