MHW 642 SOCIAL INFLUENCES

Part 1: While APA style is not required for the body of Part 1, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.

List five sociological factors that can influence family dynamics:

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Select two of the factors you listed above.

Explain the influence the two selected sociological factors have on family dynamics. (100-150 words)

Explain how these family systems listed below adapt to the two sociological factors you selected above. (50-75 words each)

Single-mother families:

Married couple families:

Single-father families:

Lastly, explain why it is important for mental health workers to understand the sociological factors that influence family dynamics. (100-150 words)