The Stress and The Family
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress can have a significant impact on families, as it can affect the way family members interact with each other and their ability to cope with challenges. Families are often going to be exposed to stress and the way they deal with it could change the entire family system. For this situation, we can use the ABC-X model as a framework to understand how we can adapt to stressful events. Developed by Hill in the 1940s, the model is based on the following factors: A - Stressor Event: This is the objective stressor or event that starts everything. There is a wide variety of stressor events such as sudden unemployment, infidelity, illness, major unforeseen expenses, or other financial problems. The severity and duration of the stressor can vary but there is no doubt that there will be changes because of this. B - Family Resources: This component refers to the family's ability to cope with...