MHW-642 Topic 2: Sociological Influences
It is essential for mental health workers to understand the influence of external factors on family dynamics. This two-part assignment will help you learn this concept. Please complete both parts of this attachment to adequately complete this assignment.
Part 1: Complete the chart below citing two to four scholarly sources throughout the chart. It is important for people who work in mental health to know how outside factors affect how a family works. This assignment has two parts that will help you understand this idea. Please fill out both parts of this attachment so that this assignment can be done properly.
Part 1: Fill out the chart below by citing two to four scholarly sources.
Part 2: Use the information in the chart to write a 500–750-word analysis.
Please complete both parts on this document.
Part 1: While APA style is not required for the body of Part 1, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.
List five sociological factors that can influence family dynamics:
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Select two of the factors you listed above.
Explain the influence the two selected sociological factors have on family dynamics. (100-150 words)
Explain how these family systems listed below adapt to the two sociological factors you selected above. (50-75 words each)
Single-mother families:
Married couple families:
Single-father families:
Lastly, explain why it is important for mental health workers to understand the sociological factors that influence family dynamics. (100-150 words)
References
Part 2: Using the information in the chart above, write a 500-750-word analysis. Citing two to four scholarly sources, answer the following prompts:
• Describe the diverse family system you selected.
• Explain the impact of feminism, patriarchy/gender roles, and social class on the family system selected.
• Explain the impact of the economy on the family system: labor, wealth, consumers, etc.
• Explain the impact of the state on the family system: laws, regulations, policies, education, etc.
