ch 8 Flashcards
relationship
a connection between two or more people or groups of people
types of relationships
- family
- intimate
- friendships
- professional
- online
- teacher/coaches/mentors
family
- diverse n unique
- usually provide love, security n support
parenting styles that impact h+wb
- authoritarian
- authoritative
- permissive
- uninvolved
authoritarian
- rules set n children expected to follow without question of punished
- often results in lower levels of emotional n mental hwb
authoritative
- rules but allow some exceptions
- consequences n not punishment, include positive rewards
- develop good decision making skills
permissive
- no discipline, friend role instead of parent
- often issues with authority n rules, causing difficulties at school
- sadness n poor mental health
uninvolved
- no interest n do not meet childs basic needs
- parents often affected by mental health or substance abuse issues
- child feels rejected n has poor self esteem
friendships
- common interests
- can be long lasting or short
- usually offer support in difficult times
- rely on friends to help with decision making
- can be a good or bad influence
online relationships
- social networking enables development of relationships thru all ages
- negative n unhealthy relationships can be formed
- effective way to stay in touchi
intimate relationships
- involve strong emotions/physical attraction
- desire to spend a large amount of time with a person
- become sexual after a period of time
- differ for everyone but depend on values n beliefs
teacher/mentor
- important people in a young persons support network
- provide positive role models
professional relationships
- spend a lot of time in work environment
- relationships need to be supportive n open
- good communication, trust n respect
healthy relationships
- respect
- equality
- safety
- empathy
- honesty
- trust
- loyalty
communication
- important to share interests, aspirations n concerns or worries
- helps to support each person in the relationship
verbal communication
clearly conveying a message thru talking n careful listening
non-verbal communication
use of body language thru facial expressions n tone of voice
good communication
- eye contact
- relevant questions
- appropriate volume
- speak clearly
- personal space
- show interest
- use spoken n body language
unhealthy relationships
where the person is prevented from challenging themselves n is unable to be their best self
- can include abuse (impacts all dimensions of hwb)
types of abuse in unhealthy relationships
- physical
- sexual
- emotional
impact of healthy relationships on hwb
physical - may play sports with fam or friends, no injuries from abuse
mental - stress levels low, reduced anxiety, good self esteem n confidence from support
emotional - in a caring relationship can recognise n manage emotions easily, communications can help overcome sadness
spiritual - sense of belonging, including others n feeling comfortable, meaning n purpose
social - offers support to each other
impact of healthy relationships on development
physical - pos relationships with coaches n friends helps gross n fine motor skill development
intellectual - pos relationships with friends n teachers encourage to do homework n be involved with learning
emotional - supportive relationships = emotions expressed without fear, low stress relationships means its easier to recognise emotions, if jealous can talk to someone
social - work together n encourage with homework, teacher relationships encourage to take roles with learning
