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- Originally developed by McLeod and Chaffee (1973), this theory aims to understand families’ tendencies to create stable and predictable communication patterns in terms of both relational cognition and interpersonal behavior (Braithwaite & Baxter, 2005).
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- Bioecological Systems Theory. One of the key theories we look to help explain influences on individuals and their families is Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory.
- Family Systems Theory. When understanding the family, the Family Systems Theory has proven to be very powerful. Family Systems Theory comes under the Functional Theory umbrella and shares the functional approach of considering the dysfunctions and functions of complex groups and organizations.
- Functionalism. When considering the role of family in society, functionalists uphold the notion that families are an important social institution and that they play a key role in stabilizing society.
- Conflict Theory. Conflict theorists are quick to point out that U.S. families have been defined as private entities, the consequence of which has been to leave family matters to only those within the family.
Nov 13, 2023 · The Bowen family systems theory, developed by psychiatrist Dr. Murray Bowen, offers profound insights into the dynamics of family relationships and how they shape our lives. This...
- Options and Use
- Access to Contraception
- Abortion
In the United States, approximately 62% of all women of childbearing age are currently using a form of birth control (Guttmacher 2010a). There are multiple forms of birth control available in the USA, which vary by presence or absence of hormones, required frequency of administration, permanence, route of administration, as well as several other fa...
According to data from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth, 49% of all pregnancies in 2001 were unintended. Of these unintended pregnancies, 44% ended in births, 42% ended in abortions, and 14% ended in fetal losses. Unintended pregnancy rates are highest among women aged 20–24, women with low incomes, and women who are unmarried, of a minori...
Definition
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy and can be spontaneous or induced. A “spontaneous abortion,” or what is more commonly known as a “miscarriage,” is the natural loss of a pregnancy prior to 20 weeks’ gestation. An “induced” abortion refers to a medical or surgical intervention performed with the intention to terminate a pregnancy (Kottke and Zieman, 2008). There are several possible methods available for the termination of a pregnancy. The choice of method is largely based on the ges...
Epidemiology
An estimated four out of every ten unplanned pregnancies in the United States end in induced abortion. In 2000, a total of 1.31 million abortions were performed, but in 2005, this number decreased to 1.21 million. Approximately one-third of all American women will have had an abortion by the age of 45 years (Guttmacher 2010b). When asked to describe why they seek pregnancy terminations, women cite a variety of reasons: inability to afford a child (or another child); need to delay childbearing...
Health Impact
As stated by Speroff et al., “the legalization of abortion reduced maternal morbidity and mortality more than any single development since the advent of antibiotics to treat puerperal infections and blood banking to treat hemorrhage” (Speroff, Glass, & Kase, 1999). After abortion was legalized in 1973 through the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case, the abortion-related mortality rate declined by 90%. Currently, the abortion-related mortality rate ranges from 1 in 1,000,000 for procedures performe...
Introduction to the Role of Health Psychology in Family Planning sets the stage for an exploration of the psychological factors influencing family planning decisions, behavioral aspects of family planning, and the interventions and strategies offered by health psychology.
Jan 12, 2021 · Family planning (FP) can lengthen birth intervals and potentially reduce the risk of foetal death, low birthweight, prematurity, and being small for gestational age. Effective FP is most easily achieved through access to and acceptability of modern contraceptive methods (MCMs).
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Family process or family systems theory is the basic theoretical model underlying most contemporary family therapy. In "Understanding Family Process," Carlfred Broderick explains how systems theory gave rise to family systems theory, outlines the basic propositions of family systems, and links it both to other family theory literature and to ...
Oct 19, 2023 · Family systems theory describes how the translation and emotional interdependence among members affect the personality and life choices of an individual.
