Relationship Dimensions |
Cohesion |
the degree of commitment and support family members provide for one another |
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Expressiveness |
the extent to which family members are encouraged to express their feelings directly |
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Conflict |
the amount of openly expressed anger and conflict among family members |
Personal Growth Dimensions |
Independence |
the extent to which family members are assertive, self-sufficient and make their own decisions |
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Achievement Orientation |
reflects how much activities are cast into an achievement oriented or competitive framework |
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Intellectual Cultural Orientation |
the level of interest in political, intellectual and cultural activities |
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Active recreational Orientation |
the amount of participation in social and recreational activities |
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Moral-religious Emphasis |
the emphasis on ethical and religious issues and values |
System Maintenance Dimensions |
Organization |
the amount of planning that is put into family activities and responsibilities |
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Control |
how much set rules and procedures are used to run family life |