Family Case Study
Students are responsible for developing a mock family case study based on a mock interview(s). You will focus on a specific type of family from the list below:
A nuclear family
An alternative family
A remarried (step) family
A single-parent family
A culturally diverse family
- Paper: A paper (no more than 5 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, APA) summarizing your findings about and an analysis of the family is required. Use the following information as a guide.
Description of each family member
(names, age, gender, relationship to you, etc.)
Roles, rules, and family myths
Communication patterns
Methods of control and power tactics
Dysfunctional patterns and ways the patterns could be changed to enhance the family’s cohesion/happiness
Healthy functional patterns in the family
Family strengths
Memorable family experiences, struggles