Family Studies Test #2

Development tasks of young singles

1. Leave family of orientation

2. develop identity

3. gain independence

4. take or prepare for role in labour force

5. develop intimacy

6. maintain peer relationships

questions/decisions of young single

• Where will I go?

• How will i afford where I go?

• Who will I go to for support?

• Who am I?

• What do I enjoy?

• What am I good at?

• What do I dislike?

• Who are my friends/ideal friends

• What can I do by myself?

• Where do i go to get what i need?

• Where can I be more independent?

• What skills do I need to develop

• What is needed in the labour force?

• What qualifications are needed for the job I want?

• What are my strengths and weaknesses?

pros of being single/living alone

• independence

• do what you want

• no expectations

• no judgement

• as many pets as you want

• decorate in your own way

• be weird

• your own schedule

• your own diet

• personal space

• no need to communicate with others

cons of being single/living alone

• lonely

• nobody to share chores with

• nobody to talk to

• home alone

• not splitting bills

• no encouragement

• too quiet

development tasks of newly married couples

1. divide household labour

2. decide whether or not to have children

3. roles of in-laws

types of development task

biological/psychological, cultural/social expectations, personal aspirations and values

young single

a stage in life where someone has or is separating from their family of origin but has not paired up to start their own family

Ways people make decisions

• personal plans/dreams

• vibes

• snap judgements

• instincts

• peer support/advice

• safety vs. risk

• repercussion wheel

• pros vs. cons

Article #1 starting out as a young adult

Why was it difficult for those who graduated in 2007-2008 to launch?

lack of available jobs

What is the barrier(s) to launch as a young adult now?

cost of living

What kind of income and down-payment do you need to buy a home in a mid-sized city today?

around $200,000

What is the estimated average price for a home in Hamilton Ontario in 2030?

just under 1 million CAD

What are the costs involved in purchasing a home?

• down payment

• mortgage

• taxes

What is the average monthly rent cost for Hamilton Ontario?

$1,600 CAD

Why did rent go up following the early stages of the 2020 pandemic?

People needed a place to stay as they were stuck in an area and couldn’t necessarily go home if they were students that lived away from parents. Also encouraged to stay inside, would want a decent place to do this.

What are the most common living arrangements for 20-34 year old’s

what are the two most common living arrangements for 20-34 year old’s in canada?

living with a roommate or parents

Article #2 Navigating Socioeconomic obstacles

Article #3 being single history

Article #4: 2 basic traits of lasting relationships

Article #5: Managing conflict

textbook chapter 3: mate selection

textbook chapter 4: establishing a strong marriage

education inflation

credentialism

sex, rhinestones and Pillsbury rolls (christian sex ed)

goals of marriage preparation activities

goals of marriage preparation activities

Newly Married Couple

negotiating satisfying roles in a relationship

developmental tasks of newly married couple

guidelines for managing conflict

conflict management

marriage and the christian