This week we did some reading on some of the theories for
explaining family life. I have to say that it is a good thing there are so many
different theories because family life is very complicated—especially
considering we have already discussed so many different aspects and make-ups of
families. No one theory could possibly
explain all families. In addition some
theories may make a lot of sense for one family but not help in any way
another, based on the family make up. I really loved some of the ideas that I
got from considering these theories with my own family. By understanding a
little bit about Exchange Theory, which is the idea that we all attempt to keep
our cost lower than our rewards in interaction, or understanding a something
about Symbolic Interaction, where humans are viewed as primarily cognitive
creatures who are influenced by their interaction experiences, I have been able
to consider new ways of looking at my own family relationships. I would like to read and study more on each
of the different theories because the information we got was pretty
general. I am sure that this is an area
that could really peak my interest!
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