Title: Describe the concept of commitment and its role in family formation.
Course: Family Relations (19259-36) > Section: Forming Committed Relationships Across the Lifespan

Description should include

- defining commitment in terms of loyalty and a responsibility to work toward 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

- 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 one’s 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?