Family Studies Midterm Review

Flashcards covering key concepts from Family Studies lecture notes, including definitions of family from different perspectives, multicultural practices, family-centered approach, systems approach, and Brofenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory.

Sociological Family

Defined by social roles & cultural expectations, varying across societies; in ECE, helps educators respect diverse family types & promote inclusion.

Economic Family

A group living together & sharing finances, including same-sex couples & foster children; in ECE, helps educators understand how finances may impact access to resources.

Legal Family

Includes those recognized by law (marriage, adoption, guardianship, etc.); in ECE, guides who has legal rights for the child such as decision-making & pick-up.

Psychological Family

Provides emotional support, belonging, & care; in ECE, highlights the importance of secure relationships for a child's development.

Meaningful Multicultural Practices

Including culture in everyday routines & play with books, toys, & activities that reflect different cultures, including newcomers to Canada & Indigenous groups in NL.

Family-Centered Approach

An approach that values each family's strengths & encourages involvement in a flexible, respectful way; programs adapt to the family's needs.

Partnership (Family Support)

Work with families to meet their needs, fostering trust

Respect for Diversity (Family Support)

Value all backgrounds + cultures. Services are inclusive of racial, cultural +religious difference

Strength-Based (Family Support)

Focus on family strengths & promote wellness

Voluntary Participation (Family Support)

Families choose how they want to participate comfortably, respecting their choice to be involved without obligation.

Family Balance

Keeping routines & stability during change; when a family is balanced, children feel secure & handle routine better.

Family Boundaries

Roles, Space + relationships. Clear boundaries help children understand rules & feel safe; confusing/unclear boundaries can lead to behavior issues.

Family Climate

The emotional environment; a warm, caring climate helps children feel loved & builds confidence, which supports learning & friendships; a stressful/cold climate can cause fear/anxiety.

Family Hierarchy

Who makes decisions at home; when it's clear & consistent, children are more likely to follow rules & routines; if it's unclear, children may struggle with authority/direction.

Macrosystem

Attitudes and ideologies of the culture

Exosystem

Friends of family, Mass media, Social welfare services, Legal services

Microsystem

Family, School, Health services, Peers, Church group, Neighborhood play area

Mesosystem

Comprised of relationships or connections between immediate environments

Chronosystem

Patterning of environmental events and transitions over the life course; sociohistorical conditions