Psycho-Social Dimensions of Family and Community — DU B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

Answer Section A (Šociology) and Section B (Psychology) on two separate main answer-sheets. Attempt four questions in all. Iwo from each Section A & B. , Section:A (Sociology) 1. Explain the changing gender roles and; expectations in terms of sharing household, and childcare responsibilities of contemporary families. 5,5,5 2. What are the basic prerequisité components to form any social group, and why is it important? Explain. .; p Urban migration and employment opportunities have led to a, shift towards smaller nuclear family setups. Discuss the challenges and advantages of being in a nuclear family. 5,5,5 4. Write short notes on any three 5,5,5 (i) Single Parent Family = 2. (ii) Conflict and crises (üi) Elderly care (iv) Youth support group. Section-B (Psychology) 30 1. Describe the caregiving patterns observed in the Indian society. By giving examples, discuss how these are different from Western caregiving models. 8,7 2. A well-known Indian saying 'about family is, "You can take the Indian out of the family, but you cannot take the family out of the Indian?. Using examples, discuss the broader psychological influence that families have on the development of self, identity and relationships for a person in the_Indian context. 3. Describe various sources of stress in detail. Explain the coping strategies that can be used for stress management. 5,10 4. Write short notes on any three : (i) WEIRD Psychology (it) Mental health of the elderly. (iii) Psychological effects of social media (iv) Resilience and coping.