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HECOL 532

Family Health and Wellness; Theoretical and Measurement Issues for Research and Practice

3 units

Winter 2016

Topics

  • describe and critically examine concepts associated with family health and wellness (e.g., family health, family functioning, family resiliency)
  • describe and critically examine the micro- and macro-environmental factors and conditions that influence family health and wellness
  • discuss the interrelationships between and among the health and wellness of individuals, dyads, and families
  • describe and critically analyze various models of family health and wellness
  • identify and critically examine research and practice considerations associated with the use of various family health and wellness models
  • apply models of family health and wellness to their respective fields of research and/or practice

Readings

  • Mistry, R. (2002). Family matters. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart
    required
  • The reference for the article, pamphlet, fact sheet, press release, policy primer (title, author, source, date) is clearly outlined
    unspecified
  • Critical reflection (20 marks): Content from class readings and discussions (concepts, principles, theories, arguments) are used to critically examine and reflect on the conceptualization of (and/or assumptions about) family health and wellness in the article, pamphlet, fact sheet, press release, or policy primer
    unspecified
  • Technical Requirements of the papers: The papers should both be typed and double-spaced. The typeface should not be smaller than 10 point or larger than 12 point. Where references are cited, APA format (6th edition) is required
    unspecified
Winter 2015

Topics

  • describe and critically examine concepts associated with family health and wellness (e.g., family health, family functioning, family resiliency)
  • describe and critically examine the micro- and macro-environmental factors and conditions that influence family health and wellness
  • discuss the interrelationships between and among the health and wellness of individuals, dyads, and families
  • describe and critically analyze various models of family health and wellness
  • identify and critically examine research and practice considerations associated with the use of various family health and wellness models
  • apply models of family health and wellness to their respective fields of research and/or practice

Readings

  • Walls, J. (2005). The Glass Castle. New York: Scribner
    required
  • The reference for the article, pamphlet, fact sheet, press release, policy primer (title, author, source, date) is clearly outlined
    unspecified
  • Critical reflection (20 marks): Content from class readings and discussions (concepts, principles, theories, arguments) are used to critically examine and reflect on the conceptualization of (and/or assumptions about) family health and wellness in the article, pamphlet, fact sheet, press release, or policy primer
    unspecified
  • references. Appropriate use of APA format (6th edition)
    unspecified
  • Technical Requirements of the papers: The papers should both be typed and double-spaced (APA Format). The typeface should be 11-12 point, generally 12-point times new roman is preferred with APA format, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins. Where references are cited, APA format (6th edition) is required
    unspecified
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