Develop a comprehensive narrative analysis of your life (mentioning parents, caregivers, and siblings, as applicable) in an 8–10-page paper using current APA
style. You will ask family members and/or friends for their perspectives. The goal of this analysis is to help you understand your story from a life course
perspective, practice integrating theory with an actual family, understand how your environment influences psycho-social development, and gain greater self-
understanding. As references, you will use the textbook as well as interviews with significant people in your life. Use the outline below as a guide in
writing your paper.
Introduction and Current Context
Social and Environmental Influences
Describe how conflict was managed within the marriage and family.
Describe the racial/ethnic/cultural/socioeconomic background of the family and its influences in shaping life experiences.
Life Course and Theory Application
Describe your own process of identity formation using Erikson’s Eight Stages of Development as a framework.
Describe your own process of moral reasoning using Kohlberg’s theory as a framework.
Discuss your personal spiritual growth from childhood to present using Fowler’s Theory of Faith and Development as a framework.
Describe your event history and the impact it has/had on your life. Specifically address life events, turning points, transitions, and trajectories in your
life description.
Analysis
Describe your strengths and areas of needed growth. Use the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model.
Recommend a plan for growth.
Provide demographic information—a 1-paragraph bio-psycho-social-spiritual description for each family member.
Describe family relationships.
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