Describe the concept of commitment and its role in family formation.
Description should include
- defining commitment in terms of loyalty and commitment to family goals
- identifying factors that influence the level of commitment in a relationship
- determining the importance of commitment to the family.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What is your perception of commitment?
- How is it the same or different from the formal definition?
- How important is commitment in a loving relationship?
- What factors influence attitudes and beliefs regarding commitment in a relationship?
- What do you regard as the most significant evidence of commitment in a relationship?
Communication
- What factors into the decision to take a relationship to a deeper level of commitment?
- What are your expectations of a partner who has committed to a loving relationship?
- What happens when the partner’s behavior falls short of the expectations?
- What questions might come up when discussing commitment with a partner?
Leadership
- What leadership skills are helpful in making a commitment to a family?
- What conflicts may arise when the individuals in a relationship have different levels of commitment?
Management
- What resources can guide those considering deepening the level of their commitment?
- What can couples do to maintain commitment over a long period of time?