-Are a set of propositions which explain a social phenomena
-Inform research
Wallace Wheel hypotheses are constructed using what kind of thinking?
Deductive
Three major parts of theories
Assumptions: non-tested, foundations of a theory
Concepts: the building blocks of a theory
Propositions: how the concepts of a theory affect one another
Assumptions of Family Developmental Theory
-Families undergo stages of development
-There are tasks associated with different points along the family life cycle
-Families should be viewed over time
Family Development assumptions focus on...
The systematic and patterned changes experienced by families
What are the three times in the Family Development theory?
-Ontogenetic
-Generational
-Historical
According to family development theory, the most important factor to consider is...
The stage of the family life course
The family process dimension of "time" is critical to understanding and explaining family change. Time is best measured in family development theory as:
Life events time (stage depend on your current life events)