FAMILY DEVELOPMENTAL TASK

Definition: The family developmental task shows the skills and behavioral patterns of a family learned during various developmental stage and age.

STAGE NORMAL MANIFESTATION ACTUAL MANIFESTATION INTERPRETATION

Family with Infant
(Child J2 of 4 months)
• Normally, mothers are sensitive
to their children’s needs. They
respond immediately to satisfy
the needs of an infant
SC: “Kani akong anak, dili palahilak.
Pwede ra nako ibilin sa iyang kuya.
Usahay kung manglaba ko, ako ra
siyang patulgon sa duyan ug ako ra
siayng biyaan.” As verbalized Mrs.
L.
 Control the infant’s
environment so that the
physical and psychological
needs are met.

• By this stage, the infant learns
or initiates to crawl and creep
Family with Toddler
(Child J1 of 3 years old)
• Children belonging to this level
manifests autonomy or act of
being independent. They do not
want to be interfered or
interrupted, or even assumed
from their activity. They always
want to do things by themselves
• During this stage, parents must
know how to deal with the
child’s needs. The mothers
should give ample time to let
the child finish his activity
OC: The child is totally dependent to his
mother. Often times, the child wants
to be cuddled. Child J2 smiles and
responds to strangers but does not
want to be cuddled by others.
SC: “Nah! Arang gyud ni si J1. Kung naa  Safety and risk-taking
siya’y buhaton, gusto niya nga siya strategies must be balanced
ra gyud mubuhat. Masuko pa kung to permit growth.
tabangan. Perti kaayong bataa.” As
verbalized by Mrs. L.
OC: The child is smiling and mingles with
people even if he doesn’t know them.
During a home visit, it was noted that
the child insists of doing things on
his own. Often times, he has temper
tantrums when he cannot do what he
wants to do.
 INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASK

Actual (+) Indicators of (-) Indicators of Nursing

Stage Age Central Task
Manifestation Resolution Resolution Interpretation

INFANCY 4 months Trust versus SC: “Ang akong anak • Learning to trust
‘Child J2’ Mistrust mututoy man kung
patutyon nako. Muduol
man siya ug lain tao,
pero muhilak dayon kay
wala man siya kaila.” As
verbalized by Mrs. L
OC: The child exhibits
dependence to his
mother as much as the
child doesn’t cling to
other people.
• Mistrust, • The central task of
others withdrawal, the infant is trust.
estrangement His reliance to his
mother justifies that
he trusts her mother.
• To promote a
worthwhile mother-
child relationship, it
is recommended to
increase further
supervision and
guidance.

• Safety and risk-

TODDLER 3 years old Autonomy versus SC: “Kini si J1, • Self Control • Compulsive self taking strategies
magtuman gyud sa without Loss of restraint or
‘Child J1’ Shame & Doubt must be balanced to
iyang gusto buhaton, Self-Esteem compliance permit growth
unya masuko kung
badlungon. Gahi kaayo • Ability to • Willfulness &
ug ulo.” As verbalized cooperate and to Defiance
by Mrs. L. express oneself
OC: Child J1 doesn’t
listen to what his mother
tells him to do. He
insists on doing things
on his own. He doesn’t
want to be managed by
other people.
 EARLY 24 years Intimacy versus SC: “Palangga man ko • Intimate • Impersonal • Encourage
ADULTHOOD old Isolation sa akong bana. Siya man relationship with relationship separation from
‘Mrs. L’ gani magluto sa among another person parents,
pagkaon kung naa siya • Avoidance from achievement of
diri sa balay, ug dili pud • Commitment to relationship, independence and
ko niya pasagdan sa work and career or decision-making
mga buluhaton diri sa relationships lifestyle
balay. Siya usahay mag commitments
atiman sa mga bata kung
wala siya’y trabaho.” As
verbalized by Mrs. L.
OC: Both the couple
exhibits closeness as
manifested by helping in
household chores during
one of the home visits
we have conducted.
Often times, the
husband is the one who
shows more care to the
wife.

‘Mr. J’ 29 years Generativity versus SC: “Ang ako mang • Creativity, • Self-indulgence, • Accept adult’s
old Stagnation bana ang nangita sa Productivity, Self-concern, chosen lifestyle and
amo. Siya gyud na Concern for lack of interests assist with the
mangita ug paagi kung others & commitments necessary
wala nami kwarta kay adjustments relating
dili na siya magsugot na to health.
magutman mi ug iyang • Recognize the
mga ginikanan. Dili na person’s
siya mahimutang kung commitments.
walay gatas, sud-an ug
bugas diri sa balay. Mao
• Support as
talagsa ra gyud na siya necessary for health
makastamabay diri sa
balay.” As verbalized
by Mrs L., referring to
her husband.