Social Relationships and Parenting

These flashcards cover key concepts related to social relationships, parenting styles, and their implications on emotional and social development.

Gender Norms

Socially constructed roles and behaviors that society considers appropriate for men and women.

Singlehood

The state of being single and not in a romantic relationship; often associated with personal contentment.

Cohabitation

Living together in a romantic relationship without being legally married.

Upswing Hypothesis of Marital Satisfaction

The theory suggesting that marital satisfaction declines with the demands of child-rearing and increases after children grow up.

Authoritative Parenting

A parenting style characterized by high warmth and high control, balancing demands and responsiveness.

Authoritarian Parenting

A parenting style that is low in warmth and high in control, often relying on punishment as a form of discipline.

Permissive Parenting

A parenting style that is high in warmth but low in control, where children have few rules or expectations.

Uninvolved Parenting

A parenting style characterized by low warmth and low control, where parents are detached and may neglect their child’s needs.

Advanced Maternal Age

Refers to women who give birth at age 35 or older, associated with increased risks for pregnancy and child health.

Marital Satisfaction

A measure of the contentment with a marital relationship, often following a certain trajectory influenced by life stages.

Divorce Rates

The frequency at which marriages end in divorce, which has shown fluctuations over different decades.

Situationship

A romantic relationship that is more than a friendship but lacks clear labels or long-term commitments.

Attachment Theory

A psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships, often starting in infancy.

Emotional Development

The process by which individuals learn to manage and express emotions throughout their life span.

Social Behaviors

Actions that individuals perform in their interactions with others, often influenced by social norms and expectations.

Cultural Shift

Changes in societal norms and values that impact behaviors such as marriage, parenting, and relationships.

Household Chores

Tasks and responsibilities involved in maintaining a household, often a source of conflict in cohabiting relationships.

Social Relationships

Various types of interactions individuals have with others, including friendships, romantic relationships, and family bonds.

Role Model

An individual who influences others, particularly in terms of behavior, attitudes, and values.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes and access to care that are often experienced by different populations.

Behavioral Problems

Negative behaviors exhibited by children, which may include aggression, defiance, or social withdrawal.