History of Families
The most official definition of family was created by...
The Vanier Institute of the Family
nuclear family
used to analyze social situations
theoretical perspectives
analyzing life based on structural, social and cultural factors that influence development
life-course approach
research over a long period of time
longitudinal study
Provides family with social identity, emotional support, nurtures
Functions of a family
joined by grandma and grandpa at home
extended family
depends on each other for balance
functionalist theory
conflict theory
looking at the numbers (correlational)
quantitative
loose grouping of males and females. moved based on migration patterns of families
hoards
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
agricultural families
amount of time living together to be considered common-law
one year
gender inequality
feminist theory
lens
theoretical perspective
APA stands for
American Psychological Association
Monogamy was the norm
industrial families
term for defying the norm of not having children
voluntary childlessness
social exchange
interacting together as a ______
system
Historical records research
Archival