MHW522 Assignment - Multicontextual Life Cycle Framework

MHW 522 FAMILY DEVEOPMENT

MHW-522: Multicontextual Life Cycle Framework Assignment

 

In order to understand the changes in the life span/developmental theory within the last few decades, complete the tables, explaining the stages and phases of the family life cycle including the second order tasks.

Use the textbook, assigned readings, and two to four additional scholarly sources to defend your answers.

Family Life Cycle Stage

Key Principles of Emotional Process of Transition

Second-Order Changes Required to Proceed Developmentally

Young Children

Adolescents

Young Adults

Middle Adults

Older Adults

Next, complete the following table that focuses on Family Life Cycle Phases.

Family Life Cycle Phase

Key Principles of Emotional Process of Transition

Second-Order Changes Required to Proceed Developmentally

Emerging Young Adults

Newly Married Couples

Families with Young Children

Families with Adolescents

Middle Aged families dealing with retirement

Families dealing End of Life Issues

Reflection Questions:

After completing the tables, explain the possible cultural factors that play a major role in how families transition through the life cycle. (150-200 words)

Select two stages from the tables. Explain how society has influenced the changes in the life span/developmental theory of the selected stages. (200-250 words)

Select two of the life phases. For the selected phases, include feminist theory, patriarchy/gender expectations, social class, and economically fragile families in explaining the changes in these phases over the decades. (300-400 words)