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Family Observation Assignment - Life Span
Select a family, of two or more individuals, that you can observe closely for a brief period. While observing the interactions of the family members, answer the following questions:
1. Describe the type (i.e., nuclear, single-parent) and stage (ie, childbearing stage, grown-child stage) of the family.
2. Describe their culture/ethnicity.
3. What is the specific role of each individual? What patterns do you observe?
4. Where is each individual in their life span? ( ie. Toddler, Early Adulthood, Late Adulthood).
5. Choose two members in the family of different ages/different phases of life span and for each individual describe:
Main physical characteristics (common for their age group).
Their developmental milestones ( ie, motor, psychosocial, sexual, cognitive, moral);
Nutritional needs/issues.
Sleep and rest needs/issues.
Exercise and leisure activities/needs.
Safety issues/concerns.
Health promotion issues.
6. What are three strengths unique to this family?
7. What stresses can be identified during this observation?
8. What are two outside support systems available for this family?
9. What three interventions that might enhance this family's coping abilities.