Family Factors

According to our textbook, some factors that are associated with resilience in the family environment are:
1. Positive family communication and problem solving
2. Adequate conflict resolution skills
3. Adaptability
4. Affective involvement and family engagement 
5. Individual strengths
6. Strong attachment with at least one stable parent
7. Parent holding positive perceptions of the child
8. Flexibility
9. Stability
10. Cohesion
These are considered possible protective factors in the outcome of children being resilient.  Some of these have to do with the individual and their temperament, or coping skills, and some have to do with the family environment.  It's important to consider both because certain children may be more vulnerable because of their temperament or lack of resources, coping skills, and personal strengths.  Some children may be more affected because of their cognitive makeup and therefore have a harder time being resilient.  We must take family factors into account as well because each individuals role plays a part in the outcome of the child.  For instance whether or not the mother is warm, supportive and nurturing, or if there is harsh authoritarian parenting practices.  Each individual brings different strengths into the family relationship, and if the family isn't cohesive it can create confusion within the child and create further damage.  We know that some individuals who possess certain attributes are more likely to be resilient than their peers, and that certain familial supports/factors are also more likely to produce resilience, therefore we must look at all aspects of the situation, including the individual, and the family as a whole.    

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  1. AnonymousJuly 24, 2019 at 12:35 PM

    The factors listed in the textbook are very important when it comes resilience. There were some where I did not think that they influence a child's resilience. This chapter was very useful and it is important for all parents, educators, and those who work with children should know about this topic.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 28, 2019 at 10:23 AM

    Parenting styles play a big role in a child's resilience. Like you stated, when a parent is warm, affectionate, and supportive, the child has a better chance at facing their stressful situation and environment than a child that has harsh, unsupported, parents.

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