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why do families behave that way?
how can we best support families?
how can we strengthen family interactions?
Family theories can provide analysis on macro or micro levels
macro-broad perspective of family as social institutions that functions to maintain society
micro-focused perspective of individual analysis within the family system
Conflict Theory
social inequality results in unequal resources resulting in inevitable conflict
macro
Feminist Family Theory
investigation of family life as experienced by those with lower status, especially women
macro
Biosocial
the reciprocal roles of nature and environment in shaping family behavior
macro
Ecological Systems Theory
emphasis is on how humans as biological and social organisms interface with their many environments
macro
Social Exchange Theory
family life as a rational exchange designed to maximize rewards and minimize costs
macro
Symbolic Interaction Theory
family interaction governed by symbolic communication which defines reality
micro
Family Developmental Theory
family life predicted by passage through normative stages and the accomplishment of corresponding tasks
micro
Attachment Theory
role of attachment in romantic relationships and parenting; the interaction between parents and children, and it’s late impact on adult relationships
micro
Family Systems Theory
the relationship between individuals and the systems in their environment that directly and indirectly affect them
micro
Family Stress Theory
analysis of the process of experiencing the resolving life events
micro
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