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A Journey Through Personal, Cultural, and Societal Dimensions
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Faculty of Health Sciences, Athabasca University
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x1 NURS436: FamilyHealthPromotion Assignment1
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x1 Professor: Lisa-Anne Barrett
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November 1, 2023 x1 x1
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Definition of Family x1 x1
Understanding the concept of family can be a complex task, as perspectives on what x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 constitutes a family vary widely among individuals, influenced by diverse cultures and traditions.
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x1 According to Sharma (2013), a family typically encompasses parents, children, and other relatives.
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x1 However, my understanding of family extends beyond mere blood relations. To me, family includes
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x1 those who offer unwavering support in every facet of my life. This paper aims to explore the essence of
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x1 family through my own experiences, alongside insights from others, and to delve into contemporary
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x1 theories and statistical analyses related to family structures. To underscore my perspective, I have
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 included three illustrative photos in the appendices of this paper.
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Definition of Family in Comparison to the Family Form in Canada x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
Families are what their members claim they are and are defined as groups of people who rely on one
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x1 another for financial, emotional, and physical support (Yulfa & Herawati, 2017). My understanding
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x1 of the family is very similar to that of Yulfa and Herawati's description given above. The family
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x1 consists of those individuals who are always there for you and show you unconditional love and
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x1 support in all your endeavours, both physically and emotionally. It's not necessary to be linked
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x1 through marriage, blood, or adoption to be considered family.
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I included three photographs that illustrate my viewpoint on family in the paper's
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x1 appendices, as requested. The first image, which can be seen in Appendix A, shows a laughter-filled
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family reunion, symbolizing unity and tradition. Appendix B captures a moment between friends,
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x1 representing the family we choose. Appendix C portrays a community event, highlighting the
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x1 extended support network that is part of my broader family in society. My upbringing and cultural
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x1 heritage have greatly influenced my notion of a family. I am an
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A Journey Through Personal, Cultural, and Societal Dimensions
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Faculty of Health Sciences, Athabasca University
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x1 NURS436: FamilyHealthPromotion Assignment1
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x1 Professor: Lisa-Anne Barrett
x1 x1
November 1, 2023 x1 x1
, 2
Definition of Family x1 x1
Understanding the concept of family can be a complex task, as perspectives on what x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 constitutes a family vary widely among individuals, influenced by diverse cultures and traditions.
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 According to Sharma (2013), a family typically encompasses parents, children, and other relatives.
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 However, my understanding of family extends beyond mere blood relations. To me, family includes
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 those who offer unwavering support in every facet of my life. This paper aims to explore the essence of
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 family through my own experiences, alongside insights from others, and to delve into contemporary
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x 1 x1 x1 x1
x1 theories and statistical analyses related to family structures. To underscore my perspective, I have
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 included three illustrative photos in the appendices of this paper.
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Definition of Family in Comparison to the Family Form in Canada x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
Families are what their members claim they are and are defined as groups of people who rely on one
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 another for financial, emotional, and physical support (Yulfa & Herawati, 2017). My understanding
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x1 of the family is very similar to that of Yulfa and Herawati's description given above. The family
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 consists of those individuals who are always there for you and show you unconditional love and
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 support in all your endeavours, both physically and emotionally. It's not necessary to be linked
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 through marriage, blood, or adoption to be considered family.
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I included three photographs that illustrate my viewpoint on family in the paper's
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 appendices, as requested. The first image, which can be seen in Appendix A, shows a laughter-filled
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
family reunion, symbolizing unity and tradition. Appendix B captures a moment between friends,
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x1 representing the family we choose. Appendix C portrays a community event, highlighting the
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 extended support network that is part of my broader family in society. My upbringing and cultural
x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1
x1 heritage have greatly influenced my notion of a family. I am an
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