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A family tendency is a common pattern and behavior that members of a family develop a natural inclination toward. [1] X Research source Family tendencies shape your decisions and how you act, so understanding them helps you recognize which ones are positively and negatively affecting your life. Every family has unique tendencies that influence them, and we’ll help you understand them even more. Keep reading for the most common examples of family tendencies, how they may affect you, and if you’re guaranteed to inherit them.
Things You Should Know
- Family tendencies are learned behaviors that family members tend to follow, like working similar jobs, following traditions, and political or religious beliefs.
- Family tendencies influence how you view the world and yourself, how you regulate your emotions, and what habits you follow throughout your life.
- It’s not a guarantee you’ll inherit family tendencies, and even if you do, you’re able to change your behaviours with conscious effort.
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References
- ↑ https://dictionary.apa.org/family-pattern
- ↑ https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/working-papers/2014/demo/SIPP-WP-265.pdf
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK402020/
- ↑ https://cof.org/content/effects-family-culture-family-foundations
- ↑ https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/05/10/most-us-parents-pass-along-their-religion-and-politics-to-their-children/
- ↑ https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2020/09/10/shared-beliefs-between-parents-and-teens/
- ↑ https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/01/24/how-todays-parents-say-their-approach-to-parenting-does-or-doesnt-match-their-own-upbringing/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5898799/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8624651/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6168212/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4685725/
- ↑ https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-10732-w
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2743505/
- ↑ https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/family_engagement_and_cultural-perspectives-508_2-20-18.pdf
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/family-dynamics
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-beast/201509/what-behaviors-do-we-inherit-genes
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