COM 100 Chapter 10: Comm 100 - ch 10 - communication - family developmental stresses
30 Dec 2020
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Two main approaches to change in families: Focuses on the individual at different life stages. Includes understanding changes in individuals, families, and social organizations over time. Individual, generational, & historical changes in time. Research on father and sons; fathers are creating closer relationships with sons than ever before. E. g. , age, family roles, digital media, economic uncertainty, environmental concerns, reproductive technologies, etc. Different ages families do different things; its different for parents when children are adolescents compared to when they are older and moved out of the house. Seen as an age of identity exploration, instability, self-focus, feeling in between, & various possibilities (arnett, 2011) Self-focus is being selfish and putting yourself first. Most communication between young adults & parents improves during this stage. Couples must create a shared identity and negotiate differences (commitment, power, closeness) Relationship expectations and communication skills impacts satisfaction. Expectations are what you think you should be getting out of a relationship.
