| CODE | HPN1003 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Family Diversity, Well-Being and Social Care | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Health, Physical Education and Consumer Studies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit offers in-depth views on the family, family structures, diversity, family life-stages and focuses on the roles and responsibilities of individual family members during the family life-cycle. The different family structures in contemporary society will be mentioned together with various family theories. The unit gives an overview of local provisions for family well-being. It highlights the role of the State, supporting agencies and other private organisations and NGOs in assisting dysfunctional families and those with special needs. The influence and practical implications of social and technological changes on the family are explored as are the coping strategies for families in crisis. The role of women today in a new and changing society will also be discussed. Study-Unit Aims: The main aims of this study-unit are to expose the students to a wider vision for family studies, structures and theories and to build and enhance their competencies in the field of family studies and approaches as they may in future be professionals working with families. It will help develop in students the necessary capacity to work effectively with families and to analyze agencies, organizations, services and other resources available through family and human services to meet the needs of clients throughout the life span. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify different family structures in contemporary society with reference to current reports; - Identify and describe different sociological approaches in family studies based on review of the literature; - List a number of local provisions which help to promote family well-being and through investigation describe the role of the state, private organisations and NGOs in assisting families; - Distinguish by comparison of scenarios the various stages of human development through the life cycle; - Identify via case studies a number of coping strategies which families in crisis can adopt. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Analyze the multifaceted needs of families in society, through discussing case studies; - Identify points of potential conflict within different family type scenarios and know how to apply basic conflict resolution skills; - Appreciate the value of all people and through role play learn to listen and observe individual needs; - Explain through discussion, the impact of disadvantaged conditions encountered by individuals and families and the realities of financial responsibility in the family; - Outline key features and trends in family law; - Demonstrate practical abilities to advocate for families; - Determine, through investigation, methods used in family and human services programmes to equip clients with basic life skills; - Evaluate, through reflection, ways technology is used to provide services to families. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Abela, A., Calleja, N., Piscopo, S, Vella, S & Zammit Said, A. (2016) Sustaining Relationships: Couples and Singles in a Changing Society. Presidents Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society. - Abela. A. (2013) The relationship between Maltese adolescents and their parents. Malta Community Chest Fund. - Abela, A.M., (1994) Shifting Family Values in Malta: A Western European Perspective. Malta: Media Centre. - McGoldrick, M, carter, EA, Garcia-Preto, N, (2013) The expanded family life cycle : individual, family, and social perspectives (4th ed). Pearson Allyn & Bacon. Supplementary Readings: - Bernandes, J., (1997) Family Studies: An Introduction. London: Routledge. - Cheal, D., (2002) Sociology of Family Life. UK: Palgrave.-Cheal, D., (2002) Sociology of Family Life. UK: Palgrave. - Crompton, R, Lewis, S, Lynotte, C (eds) (2010) Women, men, work and family in Europe. UK: Palgrave Macmillan. - Drew, E et al. (1998) Women, Work and the Family in Europe. London: Routledge. - Haralambos, M., & Holborn, M., (2013) Sociology Themes and Perspectives, Collins. - Morgan, D., (1996) Family Connections, An Introduction to Family Studies, Polity. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||||||
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