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Emotional Resources

Emotional Resources Initially, I couldn’t focus or concentrate. How am I going to be a single parent? We always did everything together! When he left, it was almost easier because the anticipation of his departure was so emotionally draining. I went into automatic, doing what had to be done. I realize now that I did […]

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Financial Resources

Financial Resources My husband’s income increased through deployment. He made more money as a major than he was making as a civilian. Our expenses changed, also, with his absence. He was not spending money and was no longer part of the budget for food, clothing, gasoline, and entertainment. I continued to work, and with both

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Historical Influences

Historical Influences Throughout history, there have been ideas and circumstances that have influenced the way families manage their resources. New ideologies and ways of thinking have impacted existing family behaviors. New childcare practices, new medical discoveries, and even changing marriage expectations may alter the way a family carries out its functions. Historical events also influence

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CONTEXTUAL INFLUENCES IN FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The Decision-Making Process Recognize existing need(s) Identify alternatives to fulfill identified needs Evaluate identified alternatives Select and implement alternatives Reflect and evaluate alternative selected CONTEXTUAL INFLUENCES IN FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Families do not exist in a vacuum. Outside influences come into the family environment to change the way the family thinks and behaves. These influences

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THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS There are many ways that individuals and families go about making decisions. Janis (1989) proposes the rational model, presuming that, in the process of making decisions, there are purposeful goals and objectives. Rational decision making involves searching for alternatives, assessing consequences, estimating risk or uncertainty, determining the value of consequences, and selecting

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MANAGING FAMILIES

MANAGING FAMILIES The history of family sciences is closely linked to that of business management. Both fields emerged in academia at about the same time, and both began with efforts to facilitate efficient and effective use of resources. Many of the management theories applied to individual and family resource management stem from business management. Many

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Boomerang Commuters

Boomerang Commuters In April 2011, FoxNewsInsider coined the phrase “Boomerang Commuters” to describe the growing trend of two-career, two-households, two-city family units. Creamer (2011) reported on this dramatic rise of commuter marriages in The Sacramento Bee.Current statistics suggest that almost three million American couples fit the definition of commuter couple: “Men and women in dual-career

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HOW DO FAMILIES USE RESOURCES?

HOW DO FAMILIES USE RESOURCES? Humans consume and require massive amounts of resources for survival, physical growth, and personal growth. Basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and clothing are obvious. Other resources are necessary to facilitate education, community, and recreation. The study of family resource management considers both consumption of resources and the availability/expenditure

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