Life events - relationship changes (marriage, civil partnership, divorce, parenthood, bereavement)

Question 1

Life events - relationship changes (marriage, civil partnership, divorce, parenthood, bereavement)

Physical - general

Answer 1

-increased physical fitness: good example to family/ couples exercises together/ make positive lifestyle changes.
- weakened immune system: relationship breakdowns/ bereavement cause chronic stress

Question 2

Life events - relationship changes (marriage, civil partnership, divorce, parenthood, bereavement)

Intellectual - general

Answer 2

-improved problem solving skills: new responsibilities (in marriage, caring for a child, after bereavement) - develop decision making skills.

Question 3

Life events - relationship changes (marriage, civil partnership, divorce, parenthood, bereavement)

Emotional - general

Answer 3

• improve self esteem: child/ relationship- sense of purpose.
• increased happiness: new attachments and bonds
• anxiety and stress: relationship problems, break ups and bereavement.

Question 4

Life events - relationship changes (marriage, civil partnership, divorce, parenthood, bereavement)

Social - general

Answer 4

• increased social opportunities: attending parenting groups/ play dates
• social isolation: not finding joy in going out
• relationships improve: come together to share and cope with grief.
• loss of friends: social circles divided.