TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

Title: The Marriage and Family Experience: Intimate Relationships In A Changing Society Author: Theodore F. Cohen and Bryan Strong 

Publisher: Cengage Learning 

Year Published: 2021 

Edition: 14th ISBN: 13: 9780357378229

The course paper will focus on the family and individual identity. 

The role of the family unit is critical in the development of individual identity and shapes our unique personality. Multiple factors such as education levels, career choices, religious beliefs and practices, travel and exposure, interests and hobbies, and other significant factors in our family influence our identities. Write a 7-8 page paper that addresses the following: 

Discuss your self-identity and explain your unique personality characteristics.

What impact has your family had on your identity?

Discuss how your family has influenced your individual identity and provide personal examples.

How much influence has your family had on your life practices and choices?

Which family member or members have influenced you the most and why are they most influential?

The paper must be 7-8 pages in length, not including the cover page and reference page.

Use a minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed sources for the paper. The course textbook is a required source.

Format your paper consistently with APA guidelines.

You will not need a Running head title or abstract for the paper.