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A Study on Family Adaptation and Social Adaptation in Blended Family - From the Perspective of Family Systems Theory

Author(s)

Wang Xiuwen

Affiliation(s)

School of Political Science and Law,University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong, China

Abstract

With the rapid development of society and the diversification of family structures, blended families have gradually become a common form of family in modern society. Due to factors such as the integration of Eastern and Western cultures, people's attitudes towards marriage have changed, and the phenomenon of marriage freedom is particularly evident. The divorce rate has shown a significant upward trend. The increase in the number of divorces has indirectly driven the growth of remarried and restructured families. Due to the restructuring, the original family structure has undergone changes, and the blended family faces many challenges, such as adaptation issues for children or families, economic pressure, emotional integration and trust building issues, role positioning and power distribution issues in the new family, cultural differences and integration issues, and so on. These issues can affect the functioning of the family, trigger parent-child problems, and thus reduce the overall happiness index of the family. Therefore, it is necessary to help blended families, provide comprehensive support and guidance to better adapt to the new family environment, establish harmonious and stable family relationships, maximize the positive functions of the family, and improve the happiness and sense of belonging of family members. This study is mainly based on the theory of family systems, with the reorganization of families as the research object, exploring the reasons for its formation, the problems and challenges faced by family education, and proposing corresponding coping strategies. The research results indicate that improving the family education model of blended families is beneficial for the growth of family members and the harmony of the family environment.

Keywords

Blended Families; Family Adaptation; Social Adaptation; Family Members

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