Unit B4 - social factors impacting development Flashcards
Define “family”
A family is a group of people living together, this could be through marriage, cohabitation, related by birth (blood) or adoption.
How can being in a family help you develop?
Knowing how to show affection
Form attachments and emotional relationships
Show love and encouragement
Help build bonds
provide first experience of social interaction
Influencing how you develop e.g. what is right / wrong
What is a dysfunctional family?
A dysfunctional family is a family where there is conflict, neglect or abuse which occurs on a regular basis and where caregivers do not provide the support needed whether this be emotional or physical.
Explain what Rosenthal and Doherty say about Sibling Rivalry?
Rosenthal and Doherty (1984) believed that if children have a rival and this is their sibling, this could be an indication that the child displaying this behaviour is imitating it from their parent or carer.
This would be a way for the child to gain a sense of control and power in a household where they may feel weak, helpless and powerless.
Some parents/carers can cause stress and rivalry between siblings as they may encourage competition/challenges and at times conflict between their children.
How can religion and culture impact social development?
Different beliefs on medical interventions which can impact how illnesses are treated.
Different dietary requirements which might cause exclusion if not catered for
What are Diana Baumrind’s 3 parenting styles?
Authoritative, Authoritarian, and Permissive. These were widely accepted and used over 20 years until 2 researchers, Maccoby and Martin, famously introduced a 4th parenting style: Neglectful.
What is authoritatative parenting?
Expecting total obedience
Not giving their children choices or options
Having high expectations and often being highly critical
Imposing strict rules that are not clearly laid out and sometimes change
Hovering over their children to make sure they don’t make mistakes
What is permissive parenting?
Being warm and loving towards their children
Imposing very few rules or a schedule to follow and little structure
Asking their children’s opinions even on important decisions
Sometimes using bribery as in toys or food to get a child to do something
Often behaving more as a friend instead of as a parental figure
What is authoritarian parenting?
Expecting total obedience
Not giving their children choices or options
Having high expectations and often being highly critical
Imposing strict rules that are not clearly laid out and sometimes change
Hovering over their children to make sure they don’t make mistakes
What is neglectful parenting?
Being cold and unresponsive towards their children
Showing little involvement or interest in their children’s school-life or activities
Setting few or no expectations on their children
Spending little time with their children
