C/PS/60. In what ways can discursive psychological and social psychological perspectives on families enhance our understanding of family relationships? Discuss with reference to the interrogative themes of power relations & situated knowledge

The paper examines the role of an interactive community in the psychological development of a child reviewing the research of Piaget and discussing the psychological discursive theory, psychoanalysis and the theories explaining societal constructs that a family unit should consist of. External factors that develop one's understanding of the family are considered highlighting the importance of the child's integration into the community.