Cohesion and Adaptability Flashcards
1
Q
What is cohesion?
A
It refers to the degree of closeness shared by the members of the family.
2
Q
Explain a Disengaged family
A
Disengaged
- Family that is distant
- Parents do not show any affection to their children
Parents avoid genuine communication with their teens
- Disconnected family
3
Q
Explain a Separated family
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Separated
- Family that is ‘somewhat distant’ but spends some time together
Example:
- Family that has dinner together but prefers time alone.
- May try to make a decision together, but family members make far more decisions on their own in comparison
4
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Explain a Connected family
A
Connected
- healthiest level of cohesion
- Has ‘emotional closeness’
- Families prioritise their time together and their mutual sharing
- Connected families respect their members’ private space and allow for alone time
5
Q
Explain an Enmeshed family
A
Enmeshed
- Considered extreme closeness
- Knows every detail about each other
- They promote constant dependency
- Discourage doing things on one’s own
- May even lose their sense of individuality.
