Home & Family Life

(Otto, 1962)

Factors in Family Strength

Nurture 2. Support 3. Parental discipline 4. Encouragement and growth of all family members
1.

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(Otto, 1962)

Factors in Family Strength

5.

6. 7. 8.

Spiritual well being of all members Good communication Problem solving skills Meaningful participation of family members in activities outside the home.

Home & Family Life

(Gilmore. 1976)

Char. of a Productive Family

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

Well-developed capacity for empathy and expression of affection Free, open, easy and spontaneous communication Participation in leisure time activities Parents devoted to each other, not competitive Have varied and broad interestscommunity, cultural, educational, etc.

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(Gilmore. 1976)

Char. of a Productive Family

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Do not get over-involved in outside activities Parents are well acquainted with their childrens friends Parents organize and supervise allowances Parents do not require their children to earn their own spending money Parents help their children acquire skills before they begin school

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(Gilmore. 1976)

Char. of a Productive Family

11.

12. 13.

14.

Parents encourage and foster an interest in esthetic and athletics Parents readily help with homework Parents consult frequently with their Childrens teachers and counselors Parents encourage thinking about possible vacations even in elementary school

Home & Family Life

(Stinnett, 1979)

Family Strengths
1. 2. 3.

4.
5. 6.

Appreciation for each other Quality time Communication Commitment to family members Religious orientation Ability to deal with crises in an effective manner (coping/problemsolving skills)

Home & Family Life

(Lewis, 1979)

Char. of Healthy Families

1.

2.
3. 4.

5.

Strong marriage (shared power, intimacy & cooperation) Democratic parental power Family closeness (I versus we balance) Communication (spontaneity & openness) Effective problem-solving skills (negotiation & consensus)

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(Lewis, 1979)

Char. of Healthy Families

Open sharing of feelings (warmth, humor & mutual concern) 7. Dealing with loss through appropriate grieving 8. Values and beliefs of basic goodness in humanity despite imperfection 9. Promotion of intimacy and autonomy 10. Values differences among family members (temperament, etc.)
6.

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(Beavers, 1982)

Optimal Families
1.

2.

3.

4.

Open systems view of the world (at one with the environment and people). Clear boundaries (distinct roles with assertiveness). Contextual clarity (clear communication). Equal power (parent are leaders not dictators).

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(Beavers, 1982)

Optimal Families
5. 6.

7.
8.

Encouragement of autonomy Joy and comfort in relating (humor, warmth & optimistic tone) Skilled negotiation Significant transcendent values (project hope and deal with loss)

Home & Family Life

(Curran, 1983)

Traits of Healthy Families

1.

2.
3.

4.
5.

Communicate and listen Affirm and support one another Teach respect for others Develop a sense of trust Have a sense of play and humor

Home & Family Life

(Curran, 1983)

Traits of Healthy Families

Exhibit a sense of shared responsibility 7. Teach a sense of right and wrong 8. Have a strong sense of family in which rituals and traditions abound 9. Have a balance of interaction among the members 10. Have a shared religious core (spirituality, not necessarily denominational)
6.

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(Curran, 1983)

Traits of Healthy Families

11. Respect

the privacy of one another 12. Value service to others 13. Foster family table time and conversation 14. Share leisure time 15. Admit and seek help with problems (ego strength)

Home & Family Life

(Clark, 1987)

Char. of Effective Families

1. 2.

3.

4.

5.

A feeling of control over their lives. A frequent communication of high expectations to children A family dream of success in the future Hard work as viewed as a key to success An active, not sedentary lifestyle

Home & Family Life

(Clark, 1987)

Char. of Effective Families

6.

7.

8.

9.
10.

A total of 25-35 hours per week of homecentered learning The family viewed as a mutual support system and problem-solving unit Clearly understood household rules, consistently enforced Frequent contact with teachers Emphasis on spiritual growth (inner peace and love through service to others)