BIOL 1209 Chapter : 20140425 124313
Document Summary
Us bureau of census- 1982: two or more persons living together and related by blood marriage or adoption (legal) Aafcs- 1978: group of two or more persons who share resources, share responsibilities for decisions, share values and goals, and have commitment to one another over time (functional) Attempt"s to show change in the family systems over time. Evelyn duvall"s life cycle provides: begins with marriage, ends with the death of both spouses, most systematic, most widespread, long term use of the family life cycle idea. Duvall attempted to provide a link between lifecycle stages with the developmental task concepts. Definite progress from one stage to the next. Stages have developmental task: unique features that are milestones or responsibilities of approximate ages. Keeping in touch with brother, sister, and parents. Affected by historical context: or macro environment. No age period regulates the nature of development.
