History of Families
The most official definition of family was created by...
What is The Vanier Institute of the Family?
mom, dad, two kids
What is the nuclear family
used to analyze social situations
theoretical perspectives
analyzing life based on structural, social and cultural factors that influence development
life-course approach
possible answer to your research question is called:
Hypothesis
Provides family with social identity, emotional support, nurtures
What are Functions of a family?
joined by grandma and grandpa at home
What is the extended family?
depends on each other for balance
functionalist theory
emphasizes inequalities of power
conflict theory
looking at the numbers when analyzing data
quantitative
loose grouping of males and females, thought to be the first type of family group in history
what a hunter gatherers?
the family you have through reproduction
family of procreation
our interpretation of something is different for everyone
symbolic interactionism
Urie Bronfenbrenner
Ecological Systems Theory
studying one person intensely
case study
sedentary/communities were formed where families worked the land
What are agricultural families?
Having more than one spouse is called:
What is polygamy?
gender inequality
feminist theory
lens
theoretical perspective
APA stands for
American Psychological Association
Monogamy was the norm and men generally worked outside the home in factories.
What are industrial families?
When two people live together for more than a year and may or may not have children. What type of marriage is this?
What is common-law?
social exchange
essential tools when conducting research but are not considered facts
What is a theory?
information gathered through a selected process such as survey or questionnaire is called:
research method