INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE FAMILY

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

*Explain what a family is and how a family is positively and negatively affected by their

communication.

*Identify and define various family configurations.

*Explain the relationship between family and culture.

* Identify family images, themes, boundaries, and bio-social beliefs.

*Explain the family as a system.

* Differentiate between less healthy and more healthy families.

* Describe family conflict and parental authority.

* Identify and explain aggression in family settings.

* Identify and put into operation some techniques to improve family communication

CHAPTER 9

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE FAMILY

LEARNING OUTCOMES

DEFINITION OF A FAMILY

THE FAMILY AND CULTURE

THE FAMILY AND COMMUNICATION

THE FAMILY MATRIX

FAMILY IMAGES

FAMILY THEMES

FAMILY BOUNDARIES

BIO-SOCIAL ISSUES

FAMILY STORIES

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FAMILY SYSTEM

MORE HEALTHY VERSUS LESS HEALTHY FAMILIES

FAMILY CONFLICT

VERBAL AGGRESSION IN FAMILIES

PHYSICAL AGGRESSION IN FAMILIES

HEALTHY COMMUNICATION WITHIN A FAMILY CONTEXT

IMPROVING FAMILY COMMUNICATION

KEY TERMS

competencies check-up

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learning experiences

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