PSYCH 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Coparenting
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Chapter 14: the family: origins and functions of the family, social systems perspectives. A. 1) viewing family as a complex set of interacting relationships influenced by the larger social context. Ii) the family as a social system: direct influences. A. 1) the behavior of one family member helps sustain a form of interaction in another that either promotes or undermines children"s well-being: indirect influences. B. 1) coparenting mutually supporting each other"s parenting behaviors. Third parties how a range of relationships modify the child"s direct experiences in the family: adapting to change. C. 1) chronosystem interplay of forces within the family is dynamic and ever- changing as each member adapts to development of others. Parents adjust style according to new skills acquired. Increase in conflict result of adolescent pressing greater autonomy and parent pressing for togetherness: the family system in context. Formal organizations [school, workplace, childcare center, religious institution] Informal social networks [relatives, friends, neighbors: ex.
