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Rodzina wielodzietna w dobie współczesnych przemian
Numerous family in the era of contemporary transformations

Author(s): Elżbieta Cygnar, Marek Mierzyński, Maria Merklinger-Soma
Subject(s): Family and social welfare
Published by: Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Koninie
Keywords: communication in the family; moral values sentimental and emotional bonds;

Summary/Abstract: The institution of the family seems to be the most representative and authoritative community of people where thought currents and social phenomenon of contemporary times are focused like in the lens. In the course of reflection about the dynamic structure of this institution, we can see the presentation ofthe function of the family firstly captured and then presented planes of its analysis. The numerous family is particularly perceived as the community where all the values are imparted and tradition is cherished. This renders that extremely strong interpersonal relationships are created and they give a sense of security and mutual solidarity. Both the process of development of the communication in this type of family and propinquity of the members of the family in the psychological aspect not only integrate its unity but also protect the family effectively against some contemporary dangers such as: reduction of human’s attitudes and aspirations towards hedonism, utilitarianism and conformism. Finally, it also causes positive impulse that leads to some actions which may create the prospects of optimistic and full of hope world in the future.

  • Issue Year: 3/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 55-67
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish