Increasing number of strong families

 

 Across cultures, countries and time, strong families have common traits

1. Appreciation and affection : People in strong families deeply care for one another, and let each other know this on a regular basis.
2. Commitment : Members of strong families are dedicated to one another's well-being, and invest time and energy in family activities.
3. Positive communication : Successful families approach communication both from a task-perspective (identifying problems and discussing solutions) and also listen to one another just to stay connected. Some of the most important talk occurs during open-ended, rambling conversations which reveal important information to smooth out the bumps of family life.
4. Enjoyable time together : A happy family is one that does things together, and enjoys the times members share with each other.
5. Spiritual well-being : Perhaps the most controversial finding of family strengths researchers is the importance of religion or spirituality in strong families. This can include organized religion, but not necessarily. People in strong families talk about faith in God, hope, or a sense of optimism in life; They express ethical values and commitment to important causes. Spiritual well-being can be seen as the caring center within each individual that promotes sharing, love, and compassion. 
6. Successful management of stress and crisis. Strong families are not immune to stress and crisis, but they are not as crisis-prone as troubled families tend to be. Rather, they possess the ability to manage both daily stressors and difficult life crises creatively and effectively. 

Connecting the six above above is a sense of positive emotional connection. People in strong families feel good about each other and genuinely care for each other's well-being.

  

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Note : The above is a summary of the Family Strengths Model. For more details see here and here.