Child Relationship Research Articles

Parental absence during childhood and intergenerational solidarity in adulthood in China

AbstractObjectiveWe aim to examine whether having been separated from parents during childhood influences multiple dimensions of intergenerational solidarity during adulthood.BackgroundIn developing countries, many children experience geographic separation from one or both parents due to parental out‐migration. Previous research has examined the concurrent effects of parental migration on parent–child relationships, but little is known about the long‐term implications of parental absence during childhood for intergenerational relationships in adulthood.MethodOur study used data from the China Family Panel Studies (2010 and 2016) to examine the relationship between mothers' and fathers' absence during childhood and intergenerational solidarity during adulthood. The sample includes adult respondents aged 25–54 with a living mother or father in 2016, generating 8889 respondent‐mother and 7159 respondent‐father dyads. We estimated multilevel regression models predicting emotional, associational, and functional solidarity with the mother and the father during adulthood.ResultsFor both mother and father, the parent's absence during childhood is negatively associated with children's closeness to and frequency of seeing the parent in adulthood. Parental absence during childhood has little impact on the economic and instrumental support of parents in adulthood. A longer duration of parental absence has a stronger detrimental impact on intergenerational solidarity than a shorter duration for both mother–child and father–child relationships. Moreover, one parent's absence during childhood can influence the child's relationship with the other parent during adulthood (a spillover effect).ConclusionParents' absence during childhood has long‐term implications for parent–child relationships during adulthood.

Staying connected after divorce: Adolescent child and nonresidential parent perspectives

AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate how nonresidential parents and adolescent children maintained their relationships and communicated with one another following parental divorce.BackgroundA substantial proportion of children whose parents have divorced live with one parent and have less contact with the other parent. It is important to understand nonresidential parent–child relationships and the role communication technology plays in relationship maintenance.MethodQualitative interviews were conducted with a total of 34 adolescent and nonresidential parent participants (10 nonresidential parent–child dyads and 14 individual participants) to understand how nonresidential parents and children maintain their relationship following parental divorce and how they use communication technology to stay connected from a distance. Thematic analysis techniques (Braun & Clarke, 2006) were used to analyze the data.ResultsThree common positive factors or “benefits” relating to nonresidential parent–adolescent relationship closeness emerged: planned physical visits, frequent communication using multiple communication methods, and same sex of parent and child. Factors that served as barriers that interfered with nonresidential parent–adolescent relationship closeness were identified: residential parent interference, perceived child disengagement or lack of interest, and child blocking methods of communication.ConclusionThe results of this study provide additional insight and understanding that will help positively influence nonresidential parent–child relationships.ImplicationsPractitioners can help nonresidential parents identify communication technologies they can use with their adolescents and ways of reducing existing communication barriers.

Effects of Perceived Parent-Child Relationships and Self-Concept on Creative Personality among Middle School Students.

This study investigated the impact of perceived parent-child relationships on creative personality in middle school students according to self-concept, focusing on environmental (parent-child relationships) and individual (self-concept) factors that can influence these students' creative personalities. To this end, this study verified the moderation effect using sixth-year data (third year of middle school students) from the Seoul Longitudinal Educational Study 2010 Panel, utilizing SPSS 26.0 and the PROCESS macro. The results revealed that the self-concept of middle school students moderated the influence of parent-child relationships on creative personality. Specifically, it was found that as the level of self-concept increased above the average the positive relationship between parent-child relationships and creative personality strengthened. Based on the study's findings, theoretical and practical suggestions for creating a home and educational environment to promote creativity during adolescence were discussed.

Online hierarchical streaming feature selection based on adaptive neighborhood rough set

In the era of open machine learning, a kind of data is accompanied by a hierarchical structure between classes in the label space and the increasing number of features. Therefore, hierarchical classification learning in dynamic changing feature spaces remains an essential research challenge. To address this challenge, we propose an online hierarchical streaming feature selection algorithm based on adaptive neighborhood rough set in this paper, which effectively selects closely interactive features in high-dimensional data with a hierarchical structure. First, a subtree instance set is obtained for each internal node based on the parent–child relationship of the hierarchical structure. Then, an adaptive neighborhood rough set is constructed, and the neighborhood granularity of each instance is auto selected according to the subtree instance set of its parent node. Moreover, an online streaming feature selection framework for hierarchical data is proposed, in which, the streaming feature is evaluated by three steps: online significance analysis, online relevance analysis, and online redundancy analysis. Finally, experiments are conducted on seven hierarchical datasets to evaluate the performance of the proposed algorithm, and extensive results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm outperforms other state-of-the-art online streaming feature selection algorithms.

Anak Jalanan di Kota Medan

Street children are primarily victims and a result of errors in the selection of a development model that has focused too much on growth and regional development in big cities.. Medan City is a metropolitan city in Indonesia facing the problem of a large number of street children. According to the Child Protection Regulation, the Medan Government stated that the number of street children in 2022 reached 550. Seeing the increasing number of street children in Medan and the various factors that cause children to become street children, the purpose of this research is to find out the background of street children choosing to work on the streets, the social relationships of street children, and the physical health of street children. The method used is quantitative descriptive research, which means this research describes a situation according to the actual events that can be interviewed, observed, and documented. Quantitative descriptive method is interpreted as a research method whose form of description is in numbers. From several locations in Medan City where children are used as places to earn money, in this research there are three points that are used as research locations, namely Pasar Raya MMTC, Terminal Aksara, and Alfamidi in Medan City. The results of the research show that poverty, parental pressure, social environment, low education, and the desire to have their own money are the factors behind street children in Medan. By working as street children, some street children have closed, indifferent, and lazy social relationships. The physical health of street children that the researcher observed shows that most street children experience skin irritation and are thin due to unhealthy eating patterns.

Studi Literatur Dampak Perceraian Orang Tua terhadap Hubungan Sosial dan Sikap Egois Anak di SMK Swasta Mandiri

This study aims to investigate the impact of parental divorce on children's social relationships and selfish attitudes. Parental divorce is a complex event that can have long-term consequences for children's development. This study uses a qualitative approach in collecting data from children who have experienced their parents' divorce. The results of this study are expected to provide a better understanding of the social and psychological impact of parental divorce on children.

Evaluation of Inclusive Education Programs in Kindergartens Stage in Light of Global Ethical Standards: The Perspective of Parents of Students with Disabilities

This Study aimed to assess inclusion education programs in the kindergarten stage in Jordan, focusing on global ethical standards from the perspective of parents of students with disabilities. The sample consisted of families with 66 disabled children enrolled in government or private kindergartens in Amman. To achieve this, the researchers developed a questionnaire evaluating the application of global ethical standards by integrated kindergarten teachers. The questionnaire comprised 27 indicators distributed across two dimensions: ethical standards related to the teacher's relationship with the disabled child and ethical standards related to the teacher's relationship with the family of the disabled child. The results indicated a high level of adherence to global ethical standards in integrated kindergarten education programs, with no statistically significant differences attributed to the type of kindergarten (government/private). The statistical analysis revealed elevated ratings for the ethical standards related to the teacher child relationship, except for the item "possesses classroom management skills in controlling and adjusting the behavior of disabled children," which received a moderate rating. Descriptive statistics for the ethical standards related to the teacher's relationship with the families of disabled children showed high levels overall, except for two items: "assists families in building family support networks with other families and benefits from them in developing their children's education process" and "has sufficient information about family support institutions, associations, and organizations providing assistance and facilities for families of disabled individuals and guides them to these resources," both rated at a moderate level.

Too much of a good thing? Linking overparenting and Chinese young children’s social preference

ABSTRACT Overparenting is an emerging topic in parenting research and has gained increasing attention in media. Most studies have focused on adolescents and young adults in Western countries, while it remains unclear whether overparenting is related to young children’s outcomes in non-Western contexts. The present study aimed to examine the mechanism by which overparenting was associated with Chinese young children’s social preference. The study surveyed 283 Chinese parents of children aged 36–83 months (mean age = 58.61) to examine parenting practices and child social preference. The results suggested that parents’ psychological control and parent–child relationship had serial mediating effects on the relationship between overparenting and young children’s social preference in terms of shyness and unsociability. The present study further raised the importance of parenting during early childhood and generated practical implications for parents in China and beyond, encouraging parents to reflect on how their beliefs and practices may influence child outcomes from the early years.

Parent-Child Relationship, Well-Being and Home-Leaving during the Transition from High School to University

This prospective study examined changes in parent–child relationship quality and well-being during the transition to university. We also investigated whether living situation (i.e., moving out of the parental home) and motivation to leave home were related to these changes. The participants were 240 Turkish university students (65.4% female; Mage = 17.74 (0.53) at Time 1) participating in two measurement waves from 2017 to 2019. Results of Latent Change Score Models revealed that both autonomy support of fathers and perceived stress decreased over time, while other parent–child relationship qualities and life satisfaction remain relatively stable on average. First-year university students who left home showed less decline in stress than those still living at home. We did not find living situation and motivation to leave home to moderate changes in parent–child relationship quality and well-being. Furthermore, we found bidirectional associations mainly between parent–child relationship quality and life satisfaction and between conflict with mother and stress. These findings underline the importance of considering the changes in parent–child relationship quality and well-being in the transition to university in a family-oriented culture.

Perkembangan Sosial Anak Usia Dini Melalui Teman Sebaya di TK Al Fiqri School

It is important to prioritize learning through playing with peers because social development plays a very important role in the development that occurs in children. Nowadays, many students face situations where they are unable to interact with their peers. Therefore, this study aims to examine the social development of underage children through interactions with equal peers. This research used a qualitative descriptive approach and involved all students in class 3A of the AL FIQRI SCHOOL Kindergarten, as well as teachers and the school principal. Information about children's social development is collected through interviews, observation and documentation. Qualitative analysis was used in this research. From the results of research conducted, it is proven that interaction with peers plays a very important role in children's social development. Through this interaction, children can learn to obey rules, provide help to friends in situations such as studying, and share with their friends. Therefore, it can be concluded that peers have a significant influence on the social development of early childhood. The aim of this research is to evaluate the development of children's social relationships with peers.

Promoting Free Play in Families Using the Kindergarten PLAYBAG Intervention in Hong Kong: An Exploratory Study

This exploratory study examined whether the kindergarten PLAYBAG intervention protocol administered for parents and children during the pandemic in Hong Kong could generate positive outcomes in embracing play freedom, fostering positive parent–child relationships, and promoting parents’ mental health. Self-administrated questionnaires were used to generate quantitative data before and after the distribution of the PLAYBAG intervention protocol. A total of 32 parents who completed both the pre-test and post-test were investigated regarding the outcomes of PLAYBAG. Recommendations from the study suggest enhancing the PLAYBAG protocol to address the specific needs of parents from different socio-economic backgrounds and help resolve the difficulties experienced by parents in engaging in free play with their children. Consideration should also be given to empowering children’s voices in the co-creation of a free play environment.

Perspectives on intergenerational playing: viewpoints of grandparents and teachers in a Greek preschool context

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of intergenerational play on grandparents and children relationship according to the teachers’ and grandparents’ point of view during the traditional playing. It is claimed that traditional games improve relationships within the family and strengthen the bond between children and grandparents. Grandparents (n = 83) participated in their grandchildren’s play (n = 100) for an hour daily during the study period. Together they experienced traditional games and created low-cost toys from recycled materials in a Greek preschool setting. Thirty-two volunteer grandparents and 8 teachers were interviewed about their experience. The children enjoyed playing in groups and also playing with their own and other children’s grandparents. Teachers realized that introducing traditional games into the classroom could have an educational effect. Interviews revealed that all grandparents enjoyed teaching and bonding and felt useful. They also realized that their grandchildren preferred playing with them instead of watching TV or playing computer games. Children as well as teachers boosted their creativity and realized that games have no age.

WAYS OF FORMING A COMPETENT ATTITUDE TOWARDS PUPILS

Preschool age means the most important periods in a person’s life for further growth. Professional competences of a pedagogical worker of preschool education, principles of interaction between children and adults: recognition and respect of the individual characteristics of the child, formation of individual independence of the child, principles of interaction between children and adults, the relationship of children with teachers as their personalities role in formation and from the words of the teacher, from the examples shown by his behavior, the child was told about the interaction between people, norms and rules of human communication.

Living with a child with MSUD: Psychosocial issues of Filipino parents with a child with maple syrup urine disease

PurposeMaple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a common inborn error of metabolism diagnosed in the Philippines. A family may experience stress, anxiety, sorrow, or feelings of helplessness when a child is diagnosed to have a genetic disorder, which can lead to chronic care and disability. This study aims to explore the psychosocial issues experienced by Filipino parents with children having MSUD. MethodsThis is a descriptive and qualitative study. One-to-one interviews using a semi-structured set of questions were done between the months of November 2015 to March 2016. A total of 12 parents were interviewed. Thematic analysis was used. ResultsThe diagnosis of MSUD in a child is, indeed, a stressful event for the family. Parents experienced fear, confusion, and hurt, among other emotions. Having a child with MSUD had a negative impact on their families, especially in terms of financial burden, dietary restriction, and marital conflicts leading to separation. However, some parents reported positive effects, such as increased confidence in one’s abilities to care for the affected child and closer relationships among family members. ConclusionA diagnosis of MSUD on the child places considerable caregiver burden on the parents. Findings have important implications for genetic counselors.

Focus on Adoption: Changes, Evolution and Areas of Tension

Research framework: Adoption has existed for many years as an institution that promotes family ties, taking forms that vary based on place, culture and time . However, the ways in which the social actors involved use adoption reveal specific conceptions of the child, the family, affiliations and family relationships. Objectives: This issue aims to identify the evolution of certain social and legislative adoption practices and to discuss the family and identity realities associated with adoption, in order to provide an analysis of how it has changed over time. Methodology: The articles in this issue highlight the many aspects of adoption: not only does it affect a number of different actors (adopters, adoptees and parents of origin), but it also raises concerns and questions of a social, legal and family nature. Results: Adoption is a subject of study at the intersection of several disciplines, including law, anthropology, sociology, psychology and social work. The various cases discussed in this issue also illustrate the importance of reflecting on the implications of adoption for individuals, families and society as a whole. Conclusions: The cases cited in these articles illustrate the need to approach adoption from a dynamic perspective that takes into account the evolution, contexts and changes involved in all the issues associated with it. Contribution: This issue is intended to stimulate reflection, both now and in the future.

Child, family and household characteristics associated with physical activity in Samoan children aged 3-8 years: A cross-sectional study.

Physical activity is a key component of many obesity prevention strategies. The aim of this analysis was to identify child, family, and household characteristics associated with parent-reported physical activity in Samoan children aged 3-8 years. Children (n = 445; 51.2% female, mean age 5.4 years) were part of an ongoing, mixed-longitudinal study of child growth, development, and wellbeing (the Ola Tuputupua'e cohort). Bivariate analyses and multivariate generalized linear regressions were conducted to investigate the relationship of child, family, and household characteristics with physical activity level, measured using the Netherlands Physical Activity Questionnaire (NPAQ). Children were classified as being 'highly active' if they had NPAQ scores in the 75th percentile or above. Among the n = 111 children classified as 'highly active', n = 67 (60.4%) were boys. After adjusting for child, family, and household-level characteristics, hours of child sleep per night was the only variable significantly associated with odds of being highly active. Compared to children who slept less than 9 hours at night, those who slept 10-10.99 hours (OR: 5.97, 95% CI: 2.14-18.13) and 11+ hours (OR: 25.75, 95% CI: 8.14-90.12) had higher odds of being 'highly active'. Future research should examine the mechanisms driving the relationship between nighttime sleep and physical activity among Samoan children. Intervening on sleep duration and quality may improve physical activity and, in turn, obesity risk in this setting.

Supporting data driven translational patient-centered care using network analysis to visualize symptom distress in children with serious illness.

There are an increasing number of techniques and tools to improve the capacity for children to relay their perceptions of their symptom experience while undergoing blood and marrow transplant (BMT). Network analysis (NA) is a tool that can illustrate associations between symptoms and the distress they cause. We aimed to develop a biopsychosocial assessment clinical analytic tool to examine symptom relationships for children undergoing BMT to find actionable relationships for intervention to improve clinical outcomes including mood. This pilot study used an analytical mobile application tool to support a wide scope of 15 biopsychosocial symptom distress levels and five mood assessments. Children recorded their symptom distress and mood using the app. NA was used to explore relationships between symptom distress and mood. Four children, 11-14 years old, undergoing BMT used the app daily during hospitalization. We found a strong presence of emotional distress and its associations symptom distress and mood. Multiple symptom associations were identified including associations between the set of symptoms difficulty breathing and fever (0.557), sad and worried (0.429). Of note, pain distress had a strong capacity to bridge other symptoms and was connected directly to many symptoms. We found the significance of patient struggles with emotional and symptom distress and the importance of this relationship to other clinical outcomes. This provides valuable insights and an improved understanding of the child's symptoms. Our findings support early assessment, intervention, and improved symptom communication to enhance sense of well-being and the child's care experience.

PSYCHOLOGY OF THE FORMATION OF THE PERSONALITY OF PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS REGARDING THE VALUE IN THE HOME-CHILD RELATIONSHIP

The purpose of the study is to provide a psychological analysis of the genealogy of family traditions, customs, and values of moral culture belonging to the Kyrgyz nation from father to child, and the value of family relationships. Relying on the “value” category of family relationship, the states and circumstances of recognition of values in the family relationship of children in relation to the positive or negative meaning of the phenomena or objects in the reality surrounding children were studied. The meaning of evaluating such activity: the rules, norms and values of human life were analyzed. If we rely on these theories, it was established that parent’s attitudes towards children in the field of education can be the main factors in reflecting reality. If we take education from this level, it can be noted that children of junior school age can be provided with national values.

Parent Child Relationship and Peer Relationship through Self-Esteem in Chinese Adolescents—A Mediation Analysis

Parent Child Relationship and Peer Relationship through Self-Esteem in Chinese Adolescents—A Mediation Analysis

Parental Attitudes on Preschool Children’s Mobile Device Use and Parent-Child Relationship

Mobile devices bring new solutions and opportunities as well as challenges for family relationships. We examined the association between parents’ attitudes towards preschool children’s mobile device usage habits (PAT) and parent–child relationship (PCRI) and tested whether this association is dependent on parent characteristics. The results showed that there is no correlation between the total scores of PAT and PCRI. On the other hand, PCRI was moderately correlated with three subscales of PAT (the subscales of Distraction, Control, and Information). Further, we found out the potential influence of parent sex on parental attitude and parental educational level on the parent-child relationship.