chapter 2

Question 1

the family ecology perspective

Answer 1

family and child outcomes are influenced by the surrounding environments

Question 2

the family life course development framework

Answer 2

focus on the entire lifespan, families experience “predictable” changes, role sequencing

Question 3

structure-functional perspective

Answer 3

-family as a social institution

-family members adopt roles guided by societal norms to ensure functionality

-adjusts to meet changing societal needs

Question 4

interaction-constructionist perspective

Answer 4

-family meanings and roles created through interaction and shared understanding

-day-to-day interactions shape family identity, traditions, and relationships

Question 5

exchange theory

Answer 5

people want to limit costs and maximize rewards, uneven exchange = unhappiness and distribution

Question 6

family systems theory

Answer 6

-family as an interconnected system where changes in one member affect the entire system

-emphasizes importance of clear roles and boundaries to support healthy family functioning

Question 7

attachment theory

Answer 7

-secure attachment: positive model of self and others

-anxious/insecure attachment: negative model of self, positive model of others

-avoidant attachment: positive view of self, negative view of others

disorganized attachment: negative view of self and others

Question 8

feminist theory

Answer 8

-not all family practices are beneficial for all members and contribute to well-being

-focus on gender issues, patriarchal norms, and unequal power

Question 9

the biosocial perspective

Answer 9

explores how biological factors interact with social and environmental influences to shape family behavior and dynamics