Parenting Culture and Family Dynamics

This study aims to analyse how internal family relationships and dynamics are manifested during funeral ceremonies in Chinese society. As an emerging farewell practice, living funerals in Chinese societies depart from traditional death rituals, challenging established funeral paradigms and providing a platform to scrutinise the inner family dynamic and experiences. The study utilises a multidimensional data collection approach, including interviews with the living funeral holders and attending family members, detailed field notes during the living funeral and whole video recordings of the event. Employing narrative analysis, it delves into the family's life experiences as narrated during the funeral, providing insight into the emotional and relational shifts that occur. The findings suggest that while living funerals allow for exploring family roles and emotional landscapes, they also highlight the complex interplay of cultural practices and familial relationships. The study contributes to understanding how traditional taboos around death may be navigated through contemporary practices. Findings underscore the profound exploration of living funerals on family dynamics within Chinese culture. The practice provides a vital lens for examining the interconnectedness and emotional underpinnings of family relationships. Participation engages families in a process of navigating collective and individual histories, aiding reconciliation and affirming familial identities. Research highlights how living funerals powerfully express love, regrets and unspoken words, fostering deeper understanding and continuing bonds before death. Living funerals represent a meaningful contemporary practice, challenging traditional death taboos and offering therapeutic benefits for family therapy and end‐of‐life care. The paper contributes to the literature by addressing a crucial gap regarding living funerals within Chinese culture and expanding family perspectives on death. By examining how these ceremonies influence familial interactions, the study offers new insights into emotional and cultural dynamics, enhancing understanding of the practice and broader death‐related family issues.

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of personality dynamics, family background, couple interactions, and cultural factors on relationship satisfaction. The study included 308 young adults in Turkey who had decided to get married. Data were collected using the Comprehensive Premarital Assessment Scale Battery (Before I Do) and the Relationship Satisfaction Scale. The relationships between various dynamics and relationship satisfaction were analyzed, including personality dynamics (emotional stability, empathy, openness, self-esteem, secure attachment), family dynamics (family closeness, parental marital relationship, family-partner relationships), relationship dynamics (harmony and cooperation, relationship challenges), and cultural dynamics (religious belief, lifestyle, traditions, marriage preparation). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the predictive power of these variables on relationship satisfaction. The analyses revealed that personality dynamics explained 36% of the variance in relationship satisfaction, family dynamics accounted for 46%, relationship dynamics contributed 52%, and the inclusion of cultural dynamics increased the explanatory power to 56%. These results enhance the understanding of factors contributing to relationship satisfaction. By addressing these comprehensive dynamics, premarital programs may better prepare couples for marriage and potentially lead to more satisfying relationship outcomes.

Family Matters: Effects of Birth Order, Culture, and Family Dynamics on Surrogate Decision Making (FR407-B)

This paper presented about the dynamics of culture and traditions of the Ubud aristocratic family that took place in the era of Globalization, Ubud Palace is one of the tourism powerhouses in Bali. Cultural results have developed in the era of globalisation and culture in Ubud Castle—the introduction of the Puri Family to Europeans in 1927. Further development in 1930, the Ubud area began to be introduced by Walter Spies through his paintings so that Ubud was known to foreign countries, and also packaged cultural products as part of tourist attraction. Furthermore, this paper focuses on cultural dynamics that contain customs and traditions by asking two questions: First, How are the cultural dynamics of Ubud aristocratic families in the era of globalisation? The second tries to trace the forms of cultural dynamics and their implications. Both questions above are answered by elaborating the concepts of dynamics, nobility, tourism and globalisation. The concept is wrapped through theory. Two theories are used in this paper, namely the theory of dynamics and psychological theory, with the methodology of the history of mentality. The results of this paper show an interesting phenomenon: the cultural dynamics experienced by the Ubud nobility cannot be separated from changes in the government system from the kingdom in the form of government. Like The entry of foreign culture with the introduction of a painter from France, Walter Spies and the entry of tourism, there was a cultural dynamic in the life of the noble family of Ubud Royal Palace.

Cultural attitudes about medical decision-making and filial expectations may lead some surrogates to experience stress and family conflict. Thirteen focus groups with racially and ethnically diverse English and Spanish speakers from county and Veterans Affairs hospitals, senior centers, and cancer support groups were conducted to describe participants' experiences making serious or end-of-life decisions for others. Filial expectations and family dynamics related to birth order and surrogate decision-making were explored using qualitative, thematic content analysis, and overarching themes from focus group transcripts were identified. The mean age of the 69 participants was 69 ± 14, and 29% were African American, 26% were white, 26% were Asian or Pacific Islander, and 19% were Latino. Seventy percent of participants engaged in unprompted discussions about birth order and family dynamics. Six subthemes were identified within three overarching categories: communication (unspoken expectations and discussion of death as taboo), emotion (emotional stress and feelings of loneliness), and conflict (family conflict and potential solutions to prevent conflict). These findings suggest that birth order and family dynamics can have profound effects on surrogate stress and coping. Clinicians should be aware of potential unspoken filial expectations for firstborns and help facilitate communication between the patient, surrogate, and extended family to reduce stress and conflict.

Purpose The aim of the study reported in this paper is to explore how organizational culture influences the adoption of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in two family-owned manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. The study intends to explore how distinct cultural aspects of the two companies affected the adoption of their ERP systems differently. It focuses on answering the two research questions: (1) why the aspects of cultures of the two family-owned manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka have caused differences in user adoption of their ERP systems and (2) how the dynamisms of the cultures of the two companies could be used to interpret the level of success of user adoption of their ERP systems. Design/methodology/approach The research philosophy considered in this study is the interpretivism philosophical stance. The study follows the qualitative research methodology and the comparative case study strategy to explore the intended research issue. Further, the institutional theory was adopted as the theoretical lens to guide the study. Findings The findings of the study reveal a significant difference in the user adoption of ERP systems between the two family-owned companies, which is mainly due to their cultural dynamics. The hierarchical power dynamics in one company (Company A), along with the personal relationships between its family business owners and some of its senior managers, have created an environment to curtail the adoption of its ERP system. Conversely, the positive family business culture of the other company (Company B) has significantly influenced the achievement of a higher adoption level of its ERP system. Research limitations/implications The conceptualization of the concepts of organizational culture, family business culture and the adoption of ERP systems is done through the institutional theory adopted as the theoretical lens to address the issue of this research. Further, the study is limited to the selected two family owned manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka where the empirical work was carried out. Practical implications This study sheds light on how cultural dynamics of the family owned companies influence the adoption of their ERP systems. Hence, the owners and managers of the family businesses may stress how to consider the use of personal and power dynamics in businesses when novel technologies like ERP systems are adopted in their organizational boundaries. Originality/value The originality of this research lies in proposing the interplay between the cultural dynamics of family owned businesses and the adoption of their ERP systems. The study reveals the hidden influence of the personal and power dynamics of a family owned business on the adoption of its ERP system. This may be a newer aspect of the role of the organizational culture in adopting a new technology like ERP systems. Though the extant literature has much focused on the aspects of leadership support, change management, organizational culture, etc. it is less explored to know a specific influence of personal and power dynamics of decision-makers of family owned businesses on the user adoption of their ERP systems.

This paper gives prominence to rural teachers’ accounts of gender-based challenges facing Free Primary Education in Lesotho. It draws on feminist interpretations of social constructionism to discuss factors within the Basotho communities that affect gender equality in the schools. The inductive analysis offered makes use of the data generated from semi-structured interviews with 12 teachers in three primary schools. Basotho culture, superstitious symbolism, and family dynamics are found to be some of the factors that reinforce inequitable gender relations. The findings indicate how teachers exploited these factors to promote the polarisation of gender qualities, and to exalt masculinities at the expense of femininities. The paper argues for the promotion of counter-hegemonic discourses of gender, with an emphasis on conceptions of gender as multiple and fluid human qualities. It explains how paying attention to the cultural architecture of gender formations in localised contexts could become an effective strategy in promoting gender equality in schools. Keywords: Basotho culture; family dynamics; Free Primary Education; gender equality; schools; superstitious symbolism; teachers

This chapter focuses on the family therapy clinical services in postwar Kosova, and on how the war has significantly changed interactional aspects of the cultural and family dynamics—particularly for former combatants (veterans), and for adolescents and their parents. Highlighting statements by patients we have worked with over the years, and through the use of case vignettes and case examples, we illustrate how the family system has been impacted directly and indirectly by the war. In conclusion, we offer our impressions of family needs in postwar Kosova, and our views of requirements for ongoing training of family therapists in our setting.

Cultural sensitivity and cultural competence in the selection of culturally sensitive treatments is a requisite for effective counseling practice in working with diverse clients and their families, particularly when clients present with health issues or medical problems. Described here is a strategy for selecting culturally sensitive treatments (cultural interventions, culturally sensitive interventions, or culturally sensitive therapy) based on a comprehensive assessment of cultural factors, personality dynamics, family dynamics, and health or medical conditions. A case example is provided that illustrates this strategy.

Background The home environment is a key factor in shaping children's dietary preferences and can influence the development of eating habits, particularly in preventing and managing eating disorders like obesity. In Palestine, limited research exists on how family dynamics impact children's eating habits, especially in the context of eating disorder prevention. This study aims to explore how family involvement and community influence Palestinian children's eating habits and obesity prevention. Methods A quantitative, descriptive approach was used for this study. A survey was distributed to 185 participants with diverse demographics using purposive sampling. Of these, 165 completed surveys were analyzed to examine the relationships between family involvement, community influence, and children's eating behaviors. Results The findings reveal that family involvement significantly affects children's dietary choices, with religious and cultural traditions playing a vital role in reducing childhood obesity. Parental engagement was higher in villages compared to towns, though no significant demographic differences in participation were found. Conclusion This study highlights the importance of culturally tailored public health initiatives in addressing eating disorders among Palestinian children. Family involvement, religious practices, and cultural traditions were found to strongly promote healthy eating, with consistent parental support across demographics and notable differences favoring rural areas. Despite the study's limitations, including the cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported data, it provides valuable insights into how families shape children's health-related behaviors. Further research with larger sample sizes and diverse methodologies is recommended to enhance understanding and intervention strategies.

IntroductionIn the first years of life, parents and a secure family environment are essential to the survival and development of young children.Attention is focused on the undeniable importance of mothers’ role in childcare. But it’s also important to involve fathers, who are often sidelined from the responsibilities of this role, not least because of cultural factors linked to the separation of roles. In some situations, this is compounded by the psychological suffering that men may feel, without being able to admit it or express it, as a result of representations linked to masculinity.ObjectivesThe aim of the intervention was to strengthen the psychosocial and parenting skills of men, while taking into account their distress. The objective was to reduce intra-family violence, to involve men more in family life and in the care of young children, and to work on cultural representations of the role and cultural dynamics within the family and the community.MethodsMen, fathers and future fathers were recruited in the Mweso region in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following community psychoeducation. The group protocol took the form of five weekly sessions covering various themes linked to psychological distress, emotion management, psychosocial skills as well as gender roles and child development.ResultsBetween 2021 and 2023, 727 men participated in the program. They showed an improvement in well-being (reduction in anger, symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD), better management of emotions and the acquisition of strategies to address cultural factors linked to fatherhood within the family unit and the community.ConclusionsThe use of this protocol allowed men to become more aware of the issues of psychological suffering and fatherhood linked to cultural factors by allowing them better inclusion in the family dynamic.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Despite the increasing size of the South Asian population in the United States, research on the mental health care wants and needs of this population is limited. The current study aimed to provide a better understanding of South Asian American college students' attitudes and behaviors with respect to professional help for psychological and mental health. Participants included 14 college students at a large central Texas university, aged at least 18 years and fluent in English, who identified ethnically as South Asian. Qualitative interviews held with participants included demographic questions. Five themes emerged from the interviews: Family Dynamics, Environment, University Resources, Access to Help, and Cultural Dynamics. High levels of mental illness, low levels of help-seeking, and unique identity interactions demonstrated a prevailing need for mental health support in South Asian American college students. Accessible mental health care in university settings can be a step toward providing appropriate mental health care for South Asian students most in need. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60(7), 32-38.].

Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) represents a significant global mental health issue, impacting not only adolescents but also emerging adults, with substantial repercussions for their psychological, physical, and social well-being. While intrapersonal risk factors, particularly personality traits, have been widely investigated, the influence of interpersonal factors, specifically significant relationships, in predisposing emerging adults to NSSI remains underexplored. Consequently, the current study seeks to examine the role of interpersonal risk factors, with a particular focus on the cultural dynamics that shape interpersonal relationships and contribute to the onset and persistence of NSSI in this population. Methods: This study employed a qualitative design utilizing semi-structured, face-to-face individual interviews to explore the interpersonal factors and traumatic events contributing to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). A purposive sampling technique was employed to recruit individuals who met the DSM-5-TR criteria for NSSI. The sample consisted of 10 self-injurers (N=8 females, N=2 males) aged 18 to 29 years, representing the emerging adult population. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants, and the data were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results: The results of the IPA identified three superordinate themes that reflect the interpersonal risk factors for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). These themes are: "Childhood Sexual Abuse," "Dysfunctional Family Dynamics," and "Interpersonal Conflict." These findings highlight the significant role of parenting, family structure, relationships with parents and siblings, and experiences of pre-marital relationships in precipitating episodes of NSSI. Additionally, the experience of childhood sexual abuse by a close family member emerged as a particularly significant etiological factor, especially among female participants. Conclusion: The findings of this study underscore the critical role of cultural influences in shaping interpersonal relationships with family, friends, and partners, which are pivotal in the development of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among emerging adults. The identified interpersonal risk factors emphasize the importance of understanding family dynamics and early parent-child relationships in addressing the underlying causes of NSSI. These insights can assist clinicians in tailoring treatment plans that are more effective and individualized for those engaging in NSSI.

Acculturation is a central experience for Latinos in the United States. In this article, the authors define acculturation and address its evolution from a unidimensional to a multidimensional construct. Also, the authors present central dynamics of the Latino culture and to Latino families before they address the manner in which acculturation relates to selected health indices. Last, the authors present the family as a mediator between acculturation and health for Latinos.

Review of "Cultural Dynamics and Performance of Family Owned Businesses in Anambra State"