3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture
Interpersonal processes of family members and close others in the promotion of individual health choices and management of disease across the life course are covered. Course topics include involvement of family and close others in: health promotion and disease prevention; disease management; interactions with healthcare providers; and informal caregiving in the family context.
Learning Outcomes1Evaluate research linking family ties with individual health and well-being across the life course.
2Examine how interpersonal processes contribute to promoting health and managing illness of individuals across the life course.
3Understand the role of family members in interactions with the healthcare system.
4Differentiate diverse disciplinary approaches to families and health research across the life course.
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