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PROBLEMS WITHIN THE FAMILY

FAMILY DYSFUNCTION

Glossary
Family dysfunction​ – A family that develops ways of interacting with one another that leads
to impaired functioning, both among the members and outside the family boundaries.
Extended family​ – Family network beyond family of origin, including stepparents,
grandparents, aunts and uncles, and others.
Family ​– Two or more individuals who depend on one another for emotional, physical, and
economic support

Family of origin​ – Family into which one is born or adopted.

A. Listening.

Have you watched the video about family dysfunction?

Please write the 8 common characteristics of the dysfunctional family mentioned
in the video.

8 common characteristics of the Dysfunctional Family

1. Addiction
2. Perfectionism
3. Abuse
4. Unpredictabillity
5. Conditional love
6. Lack of boundaries
7. Lack of inimacy
8. Poor Communication
 B. Reading

Read the following article, get ​the main ideas​ of each paragraph and underline it.
As the basic unit of society, the family is the most important influence on shaping
who we become. The traditional nuclear family, with two parents and child or children, has
undergone ​tremendous c​ hanges in the last few decades, and some of these changes will
affect generations to come. Changes from 20 years ago include increased likelihood to be
smaller, presence of multiple ​wage earners, required child care assistance, and the presence
of ​stepchildren. According to the 17 Gorman(F)-17 11/5/07 5:02 PM Page 341 most recent
U.S. census data available, less than 25% of all U.S. families fit the description of a
traditional nuclear family. This is down from 44% in 1960. The 2000 U.S. census showed a
25% increase in female single-parent households and a 62% increase in male single-parent
households since the 1990 census. Single parent households represent the single biggest
change in U.S. family life. Changing economic needs, changes in women’s and men’s roles,
and a decreased tendency to accept ​unsatisfactory r​ elationships have contributed to a high
divorce rate and significant changes in family structures. Economic changes in the United
States have been a major contributor to the changing American family. This is seen in more
women working, the need for childcare, young adults still living with their parents, and
senior adults moving in together or with other family members (Casper & Haaga, 2005).
Another new trend is the great increase of never married mothers (Casper & Haaga, 2005).
Single-parent households, stepfamilies, childless couples, and a variety of combinations of
cohabiting individuals are increasing. These new family ​constellations are increasingly
accepted in our society (Friedman, 1998; Thornton & Young-DeMarcko, 2001; Harmon
Hanson, 2005). The increasing presence of immigrants from a variety of countries also
influences families with linguistic ​diversity​ and cultural conflicts between generations.
Stresses caused by relationship adjustments can influence one’s health status. Also, a
change in the health of any member of the family can create family disorganization or even
a crisis when roles, patterns, or routines must be restructured. Anger, guilt, and ​denial ​may
all occur as the members try to adapt. Even in families that function satisfactorily, an illness
may cause a tremendous crisis as the family shifts life patterns to meet the demands
created by the illness. A family member may need to take on the added demands of being a
caregiver t​ o an ill person at the same time as he or she is handling other major family
responsibilities.
Even the healthiest functioning family may enter a crisis period in response to a devastating
illness or death. Relatives may need to move in, which changes the social structure of the
family, or the family may need to ​outlay large amounts of money to provide extended care,
affecting the family’s future goals. Changes in health of parents and siblings from one’s
family of origin and extended family may require helping with caregiving.
Because of the impact illness has on the family and the family members have on the
patient’s recovery, members need to be involved in the patient’s treatment plan. ​Family
response can represent a major source of stress to the nurse as family conflicts and
dynamics are acted out. Family members’ own fears, lack of sleep, conflicts with each other,
and loss of emotional support can all contribute to their sense of isolation and possible
​ f healthcare professionals.
mistrust o

C. Vocabulary

Pay attention to the use of the italic words in the text, find the meaning and its
part of speech.

Words Parts of Speech Definition

1. Tremendous Adjective Besar, dahsyat
2. Stepchildren Noun Anak Tiri
3. Unsatisfactory Adjective Tidak Memuaskan
4. Cohabiting Verb Kumpul Kebo
5. Constellations Noun Konstelasi
6. Diversity Noun Keanekaragaman
7. Denial Noun Penyangkalan
8. Caregiver Noun Pengasuh
9. Outlay Noun Mengeluarkan
10. Mistrust Noun Ketidakpercayaan
 D. Language & Writing.

Now let’s learn how to summarize. Do you know what is Summarize? And why do
we have to summarize?

To Summarize means to
S​horten the text
U​se your own words to express the
M​ain idea of the paragraph

Example of main idea in paragraph 1:

As the basic unit of society, the family is the most important influence on shaping
who we become. The traditional nuclear family, with two parents and child or children,
has undergone tremendous changes in the last few decades, and some of these changes
will affect generations to come.​ Changes from 20 years ago include increased
likelihood to be smaller, presence of multiple wage earners, required child care assistance,
and the presence of stepchildren. According to the 17 Gorman(F)-17 11/5/07 5:02 PM
Page 341 most recent U.S. census data available, less than 25% of all U.S. families fit
the description of a traditional nuclear family. This is down from 44% in 1960. The 2000
U.S. census showed a 25% increase in female single-parent households and a 62%
increase in male single-parent households since the 1990 census. Single parent households
represent the single biggest change in U.S. family life. Changing economic needs, changes
in women’s and men’s roles, and a decreased tendency to accept unsatisfactory
relationships have contributed to a high divorce rate and significant changes in family
structures. Economic changes in the United States have been a major contributor to the
changing American family. This is seen in more women working, the need for childcare,
young adults still living with their parents, and senior adults moving in together or with
other family members (Casper & Haaga, 2005).
 Summarize the main idea with your own words​: ​Family is the most important
influence in shaping who we become, and the traditional nuclear family has undergone
tremendous changes in the last few decades which it will affect generations to come.

Practice: ​Try to find the main ideas for the rest of the paragraphs above, and
summarize it all.

Paragraph 1 : ​the family is the most important influence on shaping who we

become. The traditional nuclear family, with two parents and child or children, has
undergone tremendous changes in the last few decades, and some of these
changes will affect generations to come

Paragraph 2 : Another new trend is the great increase of never married mothers
(Casper & Haaga, 2005). Single- parent households, stepfmilies, childless
couples, and a variety of combinations of cohabiting individuals are increasing

Paragraph 3 : Stressed caused by relationshipadjustments can influence one’s health

status. Also, a change in the health of any member of the family can create family
disorganization or even a crisis when roles, patterns, or routines must be
restructured.

Paragraph 4 : ​Even the healthiest functioning family may enter a cricis period in
response to a devastating illines or death

Paragraph 5 : ​Because of the impact illines has on the family and the family
members have on the patient’s recovery, members need to be involved in the
patient’s treatment plan

Article summary (Paragraph 1-5)

The family is the most important influence on shaping who we become. The
traditional nuclear family, with two parents and child or children, has undergone
tremendous changes in the last few decades, and some of these changes will affect
generations to come.
Another new trend is the great increase of never married mothers (Casper & Haaga,
2005). Single- parent households, stepfmilies, childless couples, and a variety of
combinations of cohabiting individuals are increasing.
Stressed caused by relationshipadjustments can influence one’s health status. Also, a
change in the health of any member of the family can create family disorganization or even
a crisis when roles, patterns, or routines must be restructured.
 Even the healthiest functioning family may enter a cricis period in response to a
devastating illines or death.
Because of the impact illines has on the family and the family members have on the
patient’s recovery, members need to be involved in the patient’s treatment plan.