Describe and analyze the family theory, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the theory, include how this theory can be applied to your identified problem

Week 7 Family Nursing Theory and Literature Review Paper
Chapter 3 focuses on using family theory to develop critical and creative thinking to support and implement family interventions in a health event or family situation. This chapter lays the groundwork for theory-guided, evidence based family nursing practice. Remember family units can be defined in many different ways. Think beyond biological and consider social and community networks as “family” for your patients.
Potential issues to research for your literature review would include alcoholism, chronic disease, chronic grief, death of a loved one, dementia, stroke, domestic violence, mental illness, or obesity. If your topic is multifaceted, select one aspect of your topic for this paper.
Select a family theory that interests you. The problem will be the focus of your literature review for your paper where you will utilize scholarly, peer-reviewed articles or research papers that discuss this problem and how it should be managed. Utilize at least 3 scholarly articles for this paper.
1. Provide a brief background on your selected family issue, situation, or health event
2. Provide an overview of your theory and include key concepts of your theory such as who is the individual, family, organization, or society that your family theory focuses on
3. Describe and analyze the family theory, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the theory, include how this theory can be applied to your identified problem
4. Provide a summary of your findings, include what you learned, what more needs to be known about this problem and how it affects families
Paper Requirements:
Use APA format throughout the paper. There are software programs that can help you to correctly and effortless format your paper in APA format, including running header, title page, and references. PERRLA software is inexpensive and user friendly. If writing is not your strength, get started on your paper early and send it to the Online Writing Center for editing help.
The body of your paper needs to be 3-4 pages long. This does NOT include the title page and reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted.
It is important to cite sources to support your ideas and also cite when your ideas are not original thoughts. When citing a source, you will need to use in-text citations. Do not quote unless absolutely necessary. Quotations should be rare or non-existent in this paper.
See two fictitious examples below on how you can use in-text citations that follow APA guidelines:
According to Stuart and Thomas (2016) chronic grief is associated with episodes of family distress and dysfunction.
Chronic grief is associated with episodes of family distress and dysfunction (Stuart & Thomas, 2016).
A minimum of two (2) scholarly, peer reviewed articles are needed for your literature review portion of this paper. The articles you use should not be abstracts or editorials. They should be full text articles. Additional articles may be needed to support your views and your analysis of the theory. Lastly, you need to cite the author of your family theory each time you discuss the theory.
Rubric
Paper/Essay Rubric
Paper/Essay Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
66 to >54.12 pts
Clearly, thoroughly, and effectively analyzes and addresses family nursing theory concepts in all aspects of the assignment. All content is accurate and/or supported.
54.12 to >49.5 pts
Adequately analyzes and addresses family nursing theory concepts. All content may not be thorough and/or completely supported.
49.5 to >0 pts
Does not respond to the assignment.
66 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review
66 to >54.12 pts
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the literature (with in-text APA citations as needed. Provides an organized and detailed description, summary, evaluation, and clarification in each literature review.
54.12 to >49.5 pts
Provides a general or vague analysis of the literature (with in-text APA citations as needed). Provides limited organization and detail to the description, summary, evaluation, and clarification in each literature review.
49.5 to >0 pts
The literature review is missing, incomplete, or does not meet the assignment criteria.
66 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus and Detail
44 to >36.08 pts
There is a clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
36.08 to >33.0 pts
There is a clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.
33 to >0 pts
The topic and main ideas are not clear.
44 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
22 to >18.04 pts
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.
18.04 to >16.5 pts
The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.
16.5 to >0 pts
There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion.
22 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and APA
22 to >18.04 pts
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free of errors in formatting, citation, and references. there are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are correctly cited and referenced.
18.04 to >16.5 pts
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are correctly cited and referenced.
16.5 to >0 pts
The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are incorrectly cited and referenced or citations and references are missing.
22 pts