Answer 4 for NRS 429 What is a definition of family that encompasses the different family structures prevalent today?
Family structure has evolved over time. Therefore, its definition has also expanded to encompass the various family structures prevalent today. Traditionally, the concept of family structure was composed of a nuclear family, mother, father, and their biological children or adopted children. Today family structure has evolved to include diverse structures such as single-parent families, same-sex parent families, blended families, extended families, chosen families, etc. ( Darling et al., 2022). To succeed in our clinical practice, we must be aware of and acknowledge the diverse ways our patients’ families are formed and function. In our daily nursing practice, we should always consider that today the idea of family can be defined based on the abovementioned factors. In addition, it can include emotional bonds, share responsibility, and support systems (Darling et al., 2022). When we make a patient care plan on admission, it is always essential to include a family support system, whoever diverse it may be, because having it will help our patient experience better outcomes. To better understand the interactions of modern families, Dalit system theory can provide valuable insights. Dalit system theory, also known as social identity theory, focuses on how social identities, such as caste, race, ethnicity, gender, and class, influence an individual’s experiences and social interaction (Bapuji et al., 2020). By applying this theory to the study of modern families, we can gain e deeper understanding of how social identities shape family dynamics. Therefore, formulate interventions or find support systems that promote empowerment within the family unit.
References
Darling, C. A., Cassidy, D., & Ballard, S. M. (2022). Family life education: Working with families across the lifespan. Waveland Press.
Bapuji, H., & Chrispal, S. (2020). Understanding economic inequality through the lens of caste. Journal of Business Ethics, 162, 533-551.
