Family Analysis Project For Michael Smith DQ

Family Analysis Project For Michael Smith DQ

Family Analysis Project For Michael Smith DQ

Select one (1) family based on personal/professional acquaintance, to complete a comprehensive, written assessment/analysis using the criteria listed below (based on class notes and readings). DO NOT use your family of orientation (family of origin) or your nuclear (conjugal) family. (For definitions, see the Glossary of Terms in Friedman et al, Family Nursing textbook.

Objectives

• Examine the impact of functional patterns and role structure on the family. • Examine family relationships and communication patterns. • Identify influences on family health promotion.

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Grading Rubric Family Analysis Project

Target 60 points max

Acceptable At least 42 points

Unacceptable Less than 42 points

Introduction (5 points)

Introduction is present and forecasts content of the paper. (4-5 points)

Introduction is present and forecasts the content of the paper. (3-4 points)

Introduction is present. (0-1 point)

Description of Nuclear Family or Variant Family Form (8 points)

Comprehensive description of nuclear family or variant family form; demographic trends (composition, form, ages, educational level); developmental stage (7-8 points)

Adequate description of nuclear family or variant family form; demographic trends (composition, form, ages, educational level); developmental stage (4-6 points)

Minimal description of nuclear family or variant family form; demographic trends (composition, form, ages, educational level); developmental stage. Some elements may be missing. (0-3 point)

Sociocultural Data: Cultural/Ethnic Asessment; Social Class Status (5 points)

Comprehensive description of the sociocultural data, including an assessment of cultural/ethnic and social class status (4-5 points)

Adequate description of the sociocultural data, including an assessment of cultural ethnic and social class status (2-3 points)

Minimal description of the sociocultural data, including an assessment of cultural ethnic and social class status (0-1 point)

Genogram & Ecomap (14 points)

Genogram represents a minimum of 2 generations; Uses correct symbols to demonstrate relationships; Includes symbol legend Ecomap identifies family relationships inside the middle circle; Uses external circles to include representation from multiple formal and informal support systems; Identifies the nature of relationships between family members and support systems; Includes legend (12-14 points) Family Analysis Project For Michael Smith DQ

Genogram represents only 1 generation; Uses mostly correct symbols to demonstrate relationships; Includes symbol legend Ecomap identifies family relationships inside the middle circle; Uses external circles to include representation from some formal and informal support systems; Identifies the nature of some of the relationships between family members and support systems; Includes legend (7-11 points)

Genogram is incomplete; Uses some correct symbols to demonstrate relationships; Includes symbol legend Ecomap identifies some family relationships inside the middle circle; Uses external circles to include some representation from formal and informal support systems; Identifies the nature of a few of the relationships between family members and support systems; Includes legend. (0-6 points)

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Environment: Physical Setting (Home, Neighborhood, Community) (5 points)

Clearly depicts the physical environment, including the home, neighborhood, and community. (4-5 points)

Depicts some of the physical environment, including the home, neighborhood, and community. (2-3 point)

Depicts some of the physical environment, including the home, neighborhood, and community. (0-1 point)

Communication (5 points)

Carefully describes the quality and methods of communication within the family (4-5 points)

Generally describes some of the quality and/or methods of communication with the family (2-3 point)

Inadequately describes some of the quality or methods of communication with the family (0-1 points)

Power Structure: Hierarchy; Power Bases; Coalitions (5 points)

Clearly explains the power structure within the family, including the power hierarchy, power bases, and coalitions (4-5 points)

Adequately explains the power structure within the family, including the power hierarchy, power bases, and coalitions (2-3 point)

Inadequately explains the power structure within the family, including the power hierarchy, power bases, and coalitions (0-1 points)

Role Structure: Relationships (Formal & Informal) (5 points)

Clearly describes the roles within the family and how they relate to one another, both formally and informally 4-5 (2 points)

Adequately describes the roles within the family and how they relate to one another, both formally and informally (2-3 point)

Inadequately describes the roles within the family and/or how they relate to one another

(0-1 points)

Values: Norms & Rules (5 points)

Thoroughly explains the values of the family as demonstrated through its norms and rules (4-5 points)

Adequately explains the values of the family as demonstrated through its norms and rules (2-3 point)

Inadequately explains the values of the family as demonstrated through its norms and rules (0-1 points)

Spiritual Activities (5 points)

Thoroughly explains the spiritual activities of the family and their role in their lives (4-5 points)

Adequately explains the spiritual activities of the family and their role in their lives (2-3 point)

Inadequately explains the spiritual activities of the family and their role in their lives (0-1 points)

Socialization: Child Rearing Practices; Intra- family Support/Social Network; Recreational/ Leisure Activities (5 points) Family Analysis Project For Michael Smith DQ

Carefully explains each aspect of socialization in the family unit as outlined to the left. (4-5 points)

Explains some aspects of socialization in the family unit as outlined to the Left. (2-3. Points)

Fails to explain some aspects of socialization in the family unit as outlined to the left.

(0-1 points)

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