Family Analysis: Description of Nuclear Family Form

Family Analysis Project
NOTE: You will create and upload an original Word file for this assignment instead of typing directly into this document.
Overview
Select one (1) family based on personal/professional acquaintance, to complete a comprehensive, written assessment/analysis using the criteria listed below (based on class notes and readings). DO NOT use your family of orientation (family of origin) or your nuclear (conjugal) family. (For definitions, see the Glossary of Terms in Friedman et al, Family Nursing textbook.
Objectives
• Examine the impact of functional patterns and role structure on the family.
• Examine family relationships and communication patterns.
• Identify influences on family health promotion.
Grading Rubric
Family Analysis
Project Target
60 points max
Introduction(5 points)
Introduction is present and forecasts content of the paper.
Description of Nuclear Family or Variant Family Form(8 points)
Comprehensive description of nuclear family or variant family form; demographic trends (composition, form, ages, educational level); developmental stage
Sociocultural Data: Cultural/Ethnic Asessment; Social Class Status(5 points)
Comprehensive description of the sociocultural data, including an assessment of cultural/ethnic and social class status
Genogram & Ecomap(14 points)
Genogram represents a minimum of 2 generations. Uses correct symbols to demonstrate relationships; Includes symbol legend
Ecomap identifies family relationships inside the middle circle. Uses external circles to include representation from multiple formal and informal support systems. Identifies the nature of relationships between family members and support systems, Includes legend
Environment: Physical Setting (Home, Neighborhood, Community) (5 points)
Clearly depicts the physical environment, including the home, neighborhood, and community.
Communication(5 points)
Carefully describes the quality and methods of communication within the family
Power Structure: Hierarchy; Power Bases; Coalitions(5 points)
Clearly explains the power structure within the family, including the power hierarchy, power bases, and coalitions
Role Structure: Relationships (Formal & Informal)(5 points)
Clearly describes the roles within the family and how they relate to one another, both formally and informally
Values: Norms & Rules(5 points)
Thoroughly explains the values of the family as demonstrated through its norms and rules
Spiritual Activities(5 points)
Thoroughly explains the spiritual activities of the family and their role in their lives
Socialization: Child Rearing Practices; Intra- family Support/Social Network; Recreational/ Leisure Activities(5 points)
Carefully explains each aspect of socialization in the family unit as outlined to the left.
Adaptation: Role Conflicts/ Overload/ Changes; Coping Strategies (Functional & Dysfunctional); Problem- Solving Skills(4 points)
Effectively explains the adaptability of the family through its role conflicts, handling of overload/changes, coping strategies, both functional & dysfunctional, and problem-solving skills
Health Care:
a.Beliefs Regarding : Health/ Illness ( 4-5 Points)
b.Practices Including Promotion/ Prevention Efforts (5 points) : Comprehensively covers the healthcare beliefs regarding health and illness, as well as practices to promote health and prevent illness.
Interventions:(14 points)
a.Recommendations for Strengthening / Maintaining the Family’s Health
b.Discuss Interventions Based on at Least One Theoretical Framework
1) Health Belief Model(textbook, pp. 431-432) or
2) Health Promotion Model (pp. 432-434)
Completely outlines recommendations for strengthening/maintaining the family’s health and discusses interventions based on at least one theoretical framework from the Health Belief Model mentioned in the textbook (pp. 431-432) or from the Health Promotion Model (pp.
432-434)
Summary/Conclusion(5 points)
Includes summary and conclusion
Format, Length, and Quality of Writing(5 points)
Accurately follows APA format, is within the required length, and is free of errors.
Instructions
Once you have selected the family to study, begin your analysis. Use the Rubric on the previous pages to guide your work.
CONFIDENTIALITY ALERT!
DO NOT USE LAST NAMES FOR FAMILIES THAT ARE PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL ACQUAINTANCES. USE INITIALS or FIRST NAMES ONLY.
Address each criterion listed in the Rubric in sufficient depth to reflect the data you obtained, your analysis of the data, and your recommendations for interventions. Be sure to include specific examples to validate your analysis. You must use references (textbook, class notes, others), and these must be cited throughout your paper.
Submit your analysis in formal writing, typed using APA format.