UNIT 1 - FACTORS Flashcards
what are the characteristics of a dysfunctional family?
- members of the family do not carry out their responsibilities, needs of family members arent met
- there is negativity displayed towards one another
- abuse may happen
- use of coercion and blame
why might dysfunctional families exist?
- parents reflect their own dysfunctional bringing up
- untreated mental illness in one or more of the members of the family
- alcohol/drug abuse
what is the impact of a dysfunctional family
members of a dysfunctional family have negative self image and low self esteem, difficulty building friendships and relationships
what are some of the possible effects of parental divorce or separation?
- stress isolation, guilt
- psychological, health problems
- increased likelihood of drug or alcohol abuse
what is the demanding supportive parenting style?
authoritative
- children are accepted for who they are
- there is mutual love and respect
- children are often self controlled, confident and have high self esteem
what is the demanding unsupportive parenting style?
authoritarian
- parents assert their authority
- children are controlled
- children may have poor social skills and low self esteem,
what is the undemanding supportive parenting style?
permissive
- parents are indulgent they do not attempt to control behavior
- children may be self confident, impulsive may have difficulty building relationships
what is the undemanding unsupportive parenting style?
disengaged/uninvolved
- parents are neglectful and show a lack of interest
- there is poor attachment
- children may have low confidence, low self esteem, and hide their emotions
what are the different forms of bullying
- verbal: using words to hurt
- emotional: causing psychological hurt
- physical: using force etc
- cyber bullying: using tech
name some examples of verbal bullying
- name calling
- making racist/sexist/disablist comments
- threats
- hurtful comments
name some examples of emotional bullying
- excluding, ignoring, stalking
- spreading rumours
name some examples of physical bullying
- hitting, pushing, slapping
- kicking
name some examples of cyber bullying
- sending hurtful messages using the internet
- sharing personal information about others
what are the short term effects of bullying
- inability to cope with life events
- low self esteem
- poor self image
- withdrawal from school, work and activities
what are the long term effects of bullying
bullying can have psychological effects, development and well being
- difficulties in forming relationships
- poor academic achievement
- self harm, substance abuse
what can culture, community and belief influence?
- dress
- lifestyle, personal values
- their dietary
- morality
give examples of dietary restrictions on religion
- forbid some type of food e.g. Muslim pork, Jews shellfish.
- Buddhists and many Hindus are vegetarian
what are the possible health benefits of dietary restrictions that religions provide?
- high fibre/low fat diets, lower risk of high cholesterol, heart disease and high blood pressure
- if alcohol and stimulants are restricted lower risk of cancer, heart disease.
what are the possible health risks of dietary restrictions that religions provide?
-nutritional deficiencies
what are the possible health benefits of fasting?
- loss of weight
- reduces cholesterol levels
- detoxification
which religions encourage fasting?
- Muslims Ramadan
- Jews different days throughout the year
- Mormons first Sunday of each month
give examples of medical interventions in religions/beliefs.
- christian scientists believe in healing through prayer
- Jehovah’s witnesses do not receive blood transfusion.
what are the possible health risks for medical interventions?
deterioration to health and possible deaths
what are the positive effects of culture and beliefs
- people share the same value. beliefs and religion
- people feel accepted and are supported by others.
- people feel valued as others value them for their beliefs.
