FRHD 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Health Belief Model, Family Therapy, Condom

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1010
• Professor: Robin Milhausen

Document Summary

Theory can help us predict and explain relationships. Model: used to describe or test, not to explain. i. e. quality of life model. Life cycle (1): all go through family life cycle (traditional-not modern) Developmental task (2): responsibilities that come up at certain stages of life in the family. To be successful: family members need to adapt to changing needs, to ensure. Accomplish developmental tasks as they move through the life cycle. Roles and relationships change, because of absence of children. Stages: married couple, no children tasks: establish relationship. Family with school children- teaching them time management. Success or difficulty of achieving the tasks in each stage to prepare yourself for the next stage of life. Cons: life stages not always that organized, directed at classic families. Suggests individuals cannot be understood in isolation from one another. Family members are interconnected (each member has a role) Created to predict when individuals might take health related action.