family studies final Flashcards
what makes a resource a resource?
define resourcefulness
define family
the basic unit of society; traditionally consisting of a group made up of parents and children living together in a household
define household
a house and its occupants regarded as a unite
define resource
commodities and human resources used in the production of goods and services; anything identified to meet an existing or future need
what is the oldest form of relationship
family
what are the key concepts of family resource management
interdependence of individuals, dynamic environment, and conscious effort to meet basic needs for all individuals within the family unit
what is the identification of needs guided by?
culture, availability, and accessibility
T or F: needs stay the same throughout time
F: needs are dynamic and ongoing
Rational Decision Making Process Models
used for decisions with long-lasting impact on the family
- search for alternatives
- assess consequences
- estimate risk/uncertainty
- determine the value of consequences
- Select an action that maximizes attainment of desired objectives
Bureaucratic Model (decision making model)
- used for low-risk and contested decisions
_ this model relies on habitual ways of doing things (ex: grocery shopping)
Political Model (decision making process models)
- used for decisions like family relocation
- the outcomes are related to power of individuals within the group (ie. mom and dad/ guardians will have more say in this)
- individuals have different interests
- conflict is normal and so is bargaining and compromising
5 step decision making model
- flexible framework
1. recognize: existing needs
2. identify: alternatives to fulfill identified needs
3. evaluate: identified alternatives
4. select and implement: alternatives
5. reflect and evaluate: alternatives selected
T or F: the way families acquire and uses resources is radically different than in previous decades
true
how families think, behave, and make decisions are influenced by what?
historical, cultural , and environmental influences
why do we work so hard to define the family?
because it intersects with the aspects of our lives like policy making, legal responsibilities, life insurance/ wills, and support
what are some ways in which culture influences your decision-making?
culture and diversity have an impact on the identification, use and production of material and human resources
why is understanding context so important?
it is important because families do not exist in a vacuum they include contact
cultural encompasses the contexts of race, ethnicity, religion, politics, and economics
waht are the components of a poster model family?
- diverse in structure and relationships cannot compare to families of the past
- the definition must be broad and flexible
- cannot use past research to study current family structures
What definition does not accurately characterize every family in the us?
traditional or nuclear: implies a husband, wife, and children in one household
definition of family by the us census bureau
a household and one or more people living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption
what criteria do judges use to consider people family?
- common residence
- economic interdependency
- stability
- commitment
what are the gray areas for defining the family
cohabitation: two unrelated adults who share a housing unit with or without the presence of children
domestic partnership: loosely refers to two people who have chosen to share one another’s lives in an intimate and committed relationship, live together, and are jointly responsible for basic living expenses
Family and Medical Leave ACT (FMLA)
employees who work for qualifying employers have the legal right to take unpaid leave to care for infants, ill children, spouses or parents, and to take new parental bonding time with adopted or fostered children
what does us income tax have to do with families?
when us citizens file tax returns they must understand the terms as defined by the IRS for household and dependent