Overview:

1. Function of the family:

(Described the roles and function of the family)
2. Types of Family:
A. Traditional family
B. Two-career family
C. Single parent family
(Describe the different types of families)

Family Health- is a dynamic, changing relative
state of well-being which includes the biological,
psychological, spiritual, sociological, and culture
factors of the family system.
Family Health- Family is the basic unit of the
society. It consist of those individuals, male or
female, youth or adult, legally or not legally
related, genetically or not genetically related who
are considered by the others to represent their
significant persons.

Family Centered Nursing
Nursing that considers the health of the family as
a unit in addition to the health of individual
family members.



Function of the family:

a. Fulfill their agreed upon roles and
responsibilities;
b. Treat each other with respect and affection; and
c. Meet each others needs

Family Roles:
Nurturing figure- primary caregiver to children or
any dependent member.
Provider provides the familys basic needs.
Decision maker- makes decisions particularly in
areas such as finance, resolution, of conflicts, use of
leisure time etc.
Problem-solver- resolves family problems to
maintain unity and solidarity.
Health manager- monitors the health and ensures
that members return to health appointments.
Gate keeper-Determines what information will be
released from the family or what new information
cam be introduced.

Types of Families
A. Traditional Family
B. Two-career family
C. Single-parent family
D. Adolescent family
E. Poster family
F. Blended family
G. Intragenerational family
H. Cohabiting family or Communal
I. Gay and lesbian family
J. Single adult living alone


Types of Family

a. Traditional family- a husband, his wife, and
children. Living together in one house.
b. Two-career family- both father and mother
work outside the home.
c. Single parent family- divorced or separated,
unmarried or widowed male or female with
at least one child.

Needs Theories
Human need are ranked on an ascending scale
according how essential the needs are for
survival.
Maslows Heirarchy of needs
A. Physiologic needs
B. Safety and security needs
C. Love and belonging needs
D. Self-esteem needs
E. Self-actualization

Kalishs Heirarchy of needs
Richard Kalish (1983) has adapted Maslows
Heirarchy of needs into six level rater than five. He
suggests an additional category between the
physiologic and the safety and security needs. This
category, referred to as stimulation needs, ( sex
activity, exploration,
Manipulation, novelty).
Developmental stage Theories
Developmental stage theories related to individuals
categorize a persons behavior or tasks into
approximate age ranges or in terms that describe the
features of an age group.

System Theories
As a universal theory that could be applied to many
fields of study.
General systems theory provides a way of examining
interrelationships and deriving principles.
Nurses are increasingly using systems theory to
understand not only biologic system but also systems in
families, communities and nursing and health care.
Structural-functional Theory
The structural-functional theory, as the name implies,
focuses on family structure and function.
The structural component of the theory addresses the
membership of the family and the relationships among
family members.

References:
Shirley May Harmon Hanson. Family Health
Care Nursing, 2
nd
ed. Philadelphia: F.A Davia
Publishers 2001 .p. 4-19.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family