Life Course Theory
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Life Course Theory
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KEY CONCEPTS• “Social Process” Time
– Ontogenetic Time– Generational Time– Historical Time
• Positions In Families• Family Stages• Transitions• Stage-Critical Developmental Tasks
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Example of Role Relations
Sex-Partner Role
Companion Role
WifeSex-Partner Role
Provider Role
WifeMother
Childcare Role
Companion Role
Sex-Partner Role
Provider Role
WifeMother
Childcare Role
Companion Role
Disciplinarian Role
Confidante Role
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KEY CONCEPTS• “Social Process” Time
– Ontogenetic Time– Generational Time– Historical Time
• Positions In Families• Family Stages• Transitions• Stage-Critical Developmental Tasks
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Stage I: Married CouplePOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
WifeHusband
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Establishing a satisfying marriage
• Fitting into kin networks
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Stage II: ChildbearingPOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Wife-MotherHusband-FatherDaughter-Sister
Son-Brother
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Adjusting to Pregnancy
• Having, adjusting to and encouraging the development of infants
• Establishing a satisfying home for parents & infants
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Stage III: Preschool AgePOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Wife-MotherHusband-FatherDaughter-Sister
Son-Brother
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Adapting to need/interests of preschool children
• Coping with energy depletion and lack of privacy as parents
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Stage IV: School AgePOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Wife-MotherHusband-FatherDaughter-Sister
Son-Brother
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Fitting into the community of school-age
families• Encouraging children’s educational
achievement
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Stage V: TeenagePOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Wife-MotherHusband-FatherDaughter-Sister
Son-Brother
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Balancing freedom with responsibility as
teenagers mature• Establishing postparental interests and
“careers” as parents
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Stage V-Break: Teenage ParentPOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Wife-Mother-GrandmotherHusband-Father-Grandfather
Daughter-Sister-MotherSon-Brother-Uncle
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS
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Stage V-Break: DivorcePOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Ex-Wife-MotherEx-Husband-Father
Daughter-SisterSon-Brother
Phases Of DivorceThe decision to divorce
Planning the system breakupSeparation
DivorceManaging Two Single-Parent Family Homes
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Stage V-Break: DivorcePOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Ex-Wife-MotherEx-Husband-Father
Daughter-SisterSon-Brother
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS
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Stage V-Break: RemarriagePOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Ex-Wife-MotherEx-Husband-Father-Husband
Wife-StepmotherDaughter-Sister-Stepdaughter
Son-Brother-Stepson
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Stage V: TeenagePOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Wife-MotherHusband-FatherDaughter-Sister
Son-Brother
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Balancing freedom with responsibility as
teenagers mature• Establishing postparental interests and
“careers” as parents
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Stage VI: Launching CenterPOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Wife-MotherHusband-Father
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Releasing young adults into adulthood with
appropriate rituals and assistance• Maintaining a supportive home base
Daughter-SisterSon-Brother
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Stage VII: Middle Aged ParentsPOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
Wife-Mother-Grandmother-Mother In LawHusband-Father-Grandfather-Father In Law
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Rebuilding the marriage relationship
• Maintaining kin ties with older and younger generations
Daughter-Sister-Aunt-”Partner”-Sister In LawSon-Brother-Husband-Father
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Stage VIII: Aging FamilyPOSITIONS IN THE FAMILY
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS• Closing the family home or adapting it to aging
• Adjusting to retirement
Husband-Father-GrandfatherWidow-Mother-GrandmotherWife-Mother-Grandmother
• Coping with bereavement and living alone
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Stage VIII-Break: Aging FamilyPOSITIONS IN THE FAMILYWidow-Mother-Grandmother
Daughter-Wife-Mother-CaretakerSon In Law-Husband-Father
Children-Siblings-Grandchildren
STAGE-CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS
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