Family Crisis Research Articles

The Experience of Work–Family Conflict: Does Being the Only Child Matter?

A lack of resistance resources in the family, such as a lack of sibling support, might cause the family to be more prone to family crises; however, little if anything is known about whether being the only child will influence the experience of work–family conflict (a family crisis). Using an online questionnaire sample of 622 Chinese employees, we investigated the influence of only child status on work–family conflict and further explored the moderating effect of only child status on the relationship between work–family conflict and its performance outcomes. Analyses revealed that being the only child would spend less time on family responsibilities, thereby decreasing the level of family-to-work conflict; in addition, being the only child would ease the negative impact of work-to-family conflict on family performance. The recommendations for future studies, implications of this study, and the need for further research on only child’s work–family conflict experience are discussed.

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan: “There is crisis in family but there is also solution…”

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan: “There is crisis in family but there is also solution…”

Re-Reading the Story of Bathsheba: A Mother or Murderer in the Royal Court of David

Available scholarly literatures on Bathsheba have viewed her from many angles as a famous woman in the royal court of David. At times she was labeled as a “weak, great influencer, domineering and resolute in whatever she wanted, which she must get it. However, little attention or not attention has been placed on her contradictory traits as a caring mother and at the same times a cunning murderer in the royal court. The Yahwist or Deuteronomist who had close relationship with the court in 2 Samuel 11-20:26 and 1 Kings 1-2 focused on power brokers in the narrative among who was Bathsheba. This study therefore, attempted to cross examine the dual traits of Bathsheba as a mother or she should be considered as a murderer, using critical and historical approaches and social-cultural practices of the day to interrogate the lifestyles of Bathsheba. It is our considered opinion to see which of the character took a leading prominence in her life and juxtapose this with some contemporary mothers through her lenses. The significance of the study lies in the fact that over-bearingness, jealousy and untamed ambitions and character could make someone a murderous mother at home. In conclusion, it is God that gives power and position and over ambitions to hold a position can endanger one’s life and any request or mission that can expose another man to life threatening situations should be avoided. It is therefore recommended that family tussles and crises are real but it should not strategically lead to plots that can terminate another human life as in the case of Bathsheba, Uriah, David and Adonijah in the royal court of David.

JOB STRESS AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN BANGLADESH: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON RANGPUR METROPOLITAN POLICE

This study explores the stress experienced by police officers in the Rangpur Metropolitan Police of Bangladesh, with a focus on gender differences. A total of 55 officers took part in the study, including 36 males and 19 females. The study not only sheds light on the prevailing challenges but also suggests practical strategies and interventions to mitigate job stress among Rangpur Metropolitan Police officers. It turned out that male and female officers had different types of stressors. Male officers felt more stressed when dealing with organizational issues, like having to go to court on their day off or after a night shift. On the other hand, female officers reported higher stress levels when facing interpersonal challenges, such as dealing with family conflicts and crisis situations. Interestingly, women officers reported dealing with family conflicts and crisis situations more frequently than men. Women officers encountered inadequate or poor-quality equipment than men. This suggests that gender differences play a role in the kind of stressors experienced in the police force.

WE CAN WORK IT OUT: NURSING HOME SOCIAL WORK AND CONFLICT MEDIATION

Abstract Drawing from a nationally representative survey of social service directors (N=922), this presentation will provide an overview of nursing home staffing trends and describe the ways in which social service staff routinely interact with residents, families, and staff. Social workers are involved in many aspects of care, including the admissions process, planning and providing care, care transitions, and general supportive services. As members of the interdisciplinary team, social workers advocate for resident rights, and support decision-making and care planning in times of family crisis and high conflict situations. Summary statistics will be presented to identify the directors’ frustrations with the role – including their perceptions of major barriers to care, and draw attention to the changes that would improve job satisfaction (e.g., higher salary/wage, 51%; lower staff turnover among direct care staff, 47%; and more time to focus on the social and emotional concerns of residents, 45%). The presentation will conclude with an overview of directors’ interest in training topics that may help to mediate conflicts among residents, families, and staff. Specifically, we will share how prepared directors feel to train other staff in conflict-resolution skills (e.g., working with the resident/family and team to balance resident self-determination with the nursing home’s responsibility to minimize risk), and the use of an ethical framework to guide action.

Desiring the state: Social welfare and kinship in post-socialist Tanzania

Every day, from Monday to Friday, women, men, and children sit on the uncomfortable benches outside the Tanzanian social welfare office and wait patiently for hours to meet with a welfare officer. There are mothers claiming alimony payments, fathers seeking visiting rights, quarrelling spouses, minors with legal problems, and families disputing inheritances. Most are ineligible for benefits, so this article asks why they nonetheless accept state practices of subordination like waiting. Based on case studies from 12 months of ethnographic fieldwork in the Department of Health in a northern district of Tanzania, I argue that queuing outside the welfare office signifies a ‘desire for the state’ as proposed by Street. To understand this desire, I explore the relationship between welfare clients and the state using the lens of post-socialism, specifically Verdery’s concept of ‘socialist paternalism’. This article explores kinship, the state, and the negotiation of responsibility in relation to the paternalistic images of the state reproduced by the ruling party, and argues that welfare clients appropriate these in search of care, advice, and guidance to address family and kin-related crises.

The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on family leisure activities of working parents with pre-school aged children

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdown in South Africa led to the closure of leisure spaces, and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, forcing parents who were non-essential employees to work from home. This created a crisis for families, with significant consequences for family leisure time and activities. This paper explored the impact of the pandemic for parents with pre-school aged children (PSAC) and aimed to identify changes to family leisure during this period. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires (n = 140) among parents at three selected ECD centres in Cape Town. The findings indicated that participants experienced higher emotional and tiredness levels because of the pandemic-induced changes, often neglecting themselves in their attempt to balance work, life and care for their PSAC, without their traditional support structures. The findings confirm a significant impact on family leisure, with leisure activities decreasing, and switching from outdoor, relational to home and family-based activities. The study identifies the type of leisure activities and changes caused by the pandemic and the effect it had on parents’ work-life balance and overall wellbeing.

Fetal Anomaly: Family Experiences and Preferences for Care: An Integrative Review.

The prenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly is unexpected, creating a family crisis. Expectant parents are at an increased risk for perinatal depression and traumatic stress. Prior reviews examined parents' experiences when terminating but not continuing the pregnancy. This review synthesized qualitative research to describe the experiences, emotional responses, and needs of families continuing their pregnancy. An integrative review was performed using the Whitemore and Knafl methodology and PRISMA guidelines. A systematic review of peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2200 on the experiences of fetal anomaly was performed using 5 databases. Eligible articles included qualitative studies describing families' experiences with a fetal anomaly diagnosis who elected to continue their pregnancy. Methodological quality was evaluated using the Critical Skills Appraisal Program checklist. Of the 678 article results, 16 met inclusion criteria. There were 298 participants from 5 countries. The major overarching theme of Response to the Diagnosis of Fetal Anomaly was identified. The major categories were emotional response, coping strategies, influences, health care experiences, and family needs. Uncertainty and grief were the most common emotions. Parents choosing to continue pregnancy benefit from compassionate, sensitive care, and accurate, concise information, provided in tailored instruction using multiple styles.

Descriptive Study of Adolescent Victims of Broken-Home in MTSN 6 Agam

Broken homes often do not get support, are ignored and demeaned, or even receive bad treatment from their parents. Disputes in the family can cause family rifts or family crises or broken homes. Crisis family situations can cause losses to many parties, especially children. This study aims to find out and understand the experiences of individuals as teenagers who are victims of a broken home and to provide an overview of how teenagers who are victims of a broken home can survive and live life. The method used is the descriptive qualitative research method. This research data collection method uses observation and interviews. Participants in this study were selected using a purposive technique. The number of participants was one person, the participants were women and were teenagers when the family was broken home. The findings from this study, participants can survive in a broken home family situation because of positive self-acceptance. the subject admits that the self-acceptance that appears is influenced by religiosity and emotional support from the environment. The subject can build resilience skills shown by getting back up and having hope for the future.

Socio-Economic Background Impacts Academic Goals, Performance, and Achievements among Private University Undergraduates in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Purpose: The study aims to examine the impact of socioeconomic status the academic performance of undergraduates in private universities in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It aims to understand the impact of family financial background on students'' academic goals, results, and activities, as well as the role of family, social, and institutional issues in students'' choices and decisions. The study also aims to test students'' understanding and identification of social challenges.
 Methodology: A mixed-method study in Chittagong City, Bangladesh, examined students'' attitudes on the socioeconomic background’s impact on academic aspirations and performance. The study with mixed method strategy collected data from 206 undergrad students at private universities, focusing on academic performance, engagement, and personal lives.
 Findings: The study found that socioeconomic factors impact students'' academic performance at private universities, with middle-class students from Bangladesh enrolling to complete their education. However, tuition costs and family influences can lead to part-time employment, starting businesses, or discontinuing studies. Institutions and students'' personal desires can help improve academic performance. While some students use the financial crisis of family as inspiration, they lack the necessary tools to manage difficulties and participate in university activities Family socioeconomic background significantly impacts students'' academic performance and extra-curricular engagement, especially in private universities. Poor students face financial constraints and struggle to navigate academic environments. Institutional environments, personal life, and part-time jobs can hinder motivation.
 Recommendations: The study suggests addressing psychological issues among socioeconomically weak private university students, involving parents, personal lives and studying public-private university challenges. It also recommends interviewing scholarship recipients and training higher education teachers to provide personal guidance and consultancy for students facing mental stress. Soft Hands from families, teachers, peers, and an appropriate institutional environment can improve performance.

Reflecting on Infant/Toddler Mental Health and the Early Care and Education Workforce in North Carolina.

COVID-19 has led to a child care workforce and mental health crisis for staff, families, and children under age three (infants and toddlers). The current level of stress for chil-dren, families, and infant-toddler early care and education professionals and its impact on infant and toddler well-being needs our attention.

Growing up with a sibling with depression: A qualitative study in Israel.

Depression has major consequences for the entire family, among them emotional distress, disrupted daily routine and social damage caused by negative stigmas. The aim of this study was to explore the retrospective experiences of young adults who lived with a sibling with depression while they were adolescents. The present study adopted a qualitative-phenomenological approach. The research participants were recruited via purposive sampling on social networks across Israel from May to September 2022. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 participants aged 18-29 who lived with a sibling with depression during their adolescence. Data collection continued until saturation of concepts was reached. The results underwent thematic analysis. Three themes emerged from the qualitative analyses: 1) "I felt like I was living in a minefield": Adolescence while living with a sibling with depression; 2) "One step forward and two steps back": Siblings' coping strategies; 3) "My parents were not there for me when I needed them": Participants' experiences with their parents during their adolescence. The research findings indicate that adolescents who grew up with a sibling affected by depression had to cope with an acute family crisis, whose serious ramifications required emotional and social support. Mental health professionals and counselors working within educational institutions and the broader community should provide support and intervention for adolescents who have siblings struggling with depression. This intervention may take the form of individual or group therapy that aims to foster a sense of belonging and help affected individuals. Creating a supportive environment that meets the needs of the affected siblings is also crucial in addressing this issue effectively.

RESILIENCE VS. DISABILITY: EFFECTIVE COPING APPROACHES IN THE CONTEXT OF A FAMILY CRISIS

Disability represents a complex condition involving physical, intellectual, or sensory limitations, resulting in significant restrictions in daily activities and social participation. Adapting to the needs of a child with disabilities involves additional financial resources, amplifying financial pressures and uncertainty about the family's economic stability. Besides the consequences at the family level, society as a whole experience the repercussions of this issue. Stigmatization and marginalization of children with disabilities and their families constitute an unacceptable reality, generating exclusivity and social inequities. In this article, I intended to detail the coping strategies of families facing a crisis related to their child's disability. The exploratory research (conducted within a master's thesis) was carried out on a sample of 10 parents whose children receive free services at a Day Center in Iasi. The results of this preliminary research offer a significant perspective on the coping methods of families facing their child's disability and familial crisis. These findings can serve as a solid foundation for the development of larger-scale studies that contribute to identifying effective intervention strategies and tailored support for the specific needs of these vulnerable families.

EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF BROKEN HOMES ON CHILDREN'S MINDSETS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

A broken home represents a distressing family crisis characterized by chaos, disorganization and a loss of purpose, which significantly impacts the mindset of children. This research aims to investigate the mindset of children who come from broken homes. Qualitative methods, accompanied by descriptive analysis, were used as a research approach. The study sought to examine the mindset of children before, during, and after experiencing a broken home. Before the occurrence of a broken home, children generally hold a mindset that perceives their family as a source of happiness and warmth. They view their parents as a reliable refuge, providing them with shelter and emotional support in all aspects of their lives. However, when confronted with a broken home situation, the children's mindset undergoes a notable transformation. They may experience feelings of hopelessness, believing they are unworthy of happiness. Consequently, they may exhibit a reluctance to engage in social interactions, encounter unmet needs, neglect their educational and home responsibilities, and develop feelings of fear and pessimism. Following the experience of a broken home, children gradually rebuild their mindset. They work towards regaining their lost self-concept that was impacted by the divorce or separation. This process often involves fostering independence and striving to achieve personal goals. It is important to note that a child's mindset tends to evolve as they grow older and gain more knowledge and experiences, ultimately contributing to a more developed mindset.

Bridging Isolation with Crisis Support: Lessons from the Maniilaq Family Crisis Center in Kotzebue, Alaska

The Maniilaq Family Crisis Center, founded by volunteers in 1984, has evolved over decades to become a pivotal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault emergency shelter serving individuals aged 18 and older across remote Alaskan communities. Relocating to its dedicated facility in Kotzebue in 1998, the center provides critical support to 11 outlying villages, including Ambler, Kobuk, Shungnak, Noatak, Selawik, Kiana, Noorvik, Kivalina, Deering, Buckland, and Point Hope. This paper offers a unique perspective on the center's expansion, informed by the author’s nine years of managerial experience in a region where access to crisis services is extremely limited. It explores the substantial growth in service scope, staff roles, and employee retention, along with the challenges and innovations required to deliver these services in isolated, culturally diverse communities. By presenting comparative statistics on domestic violence and sexual assault across Alaska, Texas, and California, the paper contextualizes the distinct challenges faced in Alaska's rural areas. It further addresses the leadership approach that has been essential in managing the center effectively, emphasizing the strategic balance of cultural sensitivity and operational sustainability. Concluding with future objectives for maintaining and advancing resources in this remote region, the paper underscores the indispensable role that the Maniilaq Family Crisis Center plays in safeguarding the welfare of some of Alaska's most geographically and socially isolated communities.

Семейные ценности современной молодежи

The problem of value orientations of the younger generation, including family values, attracts considerable attention of researchers, since they form the core of values of young people, occupying leading positions in the structure of basic value orientations. A certain type of relationship and upbringing is built within the family circle where traditions and life experience are passed on. The study of family values of young people seems to be an urgent task in the context of ongoing socio-economic and political changes in Russian society and the transformation of family values of contemporary youth. The article, on basis of the results of the author's sociological research (2018–2019, 2020, 2020, 2023), reveals the dynamics of basic family values among the youth of Russian regions and considers family traditions, attitudes to marriage, the birth of children and the motives for creating a family. The research materials indicate the importance of the family in the structure of the basic values of young respondents. Despite the fears of a crisis of marriage and family, expressed in the absence of the need for official registration of relations, postponement of the appearance of the firstborn, changing the traditions of the family from basic to modern ones, the respondents still demonstrate a desire to formalize the relationship in future and aim having the firstborn. At the same time, young respondents are primarily looking for emotional connection, comfort, support and love in their future life partner. Young people plan to achieve financial stability and be confident in the future before becoming parents. The current socio-economic state of Russian society needs to preserve the institution of family and marriage with traditional family values.

A Study on the Reproduction of Family in Recent Korean Cartoons –Focusing on the crisis of normal family and the reproduction of various forms of family–

우리 만화의 가족 재현은 캐릭터 간 갈등을 보여줄 뿐 아니라 작가의 주관을 반영하며 우리 사회의 가족을 표상한다. 다양한 콘텐츠에서 가족의 재현은 다채롭게 나타나고 있으며 이들은 최근 우리 가족의 변화를 투영한다. 이들 콘텐츠의 가족 재현 시사점을 볼 때 최근 한국의 만화 또한, 한국 가족의 변화 양상을 재현하고 있다고 가정할 수 있다.BR 한국의 가족 현실을 살펴보면 근대적 정상 가족은 1990년대 이후 쇠퇴하기 시작했다. 최근 한국 가족의 가구 구조에서 두드러진 변화는 핵가족의 감소와 1인 가구의 급속한 증가다. 이런 변화는 한국 사회의 가족 형태는 획일성, 보편성, 전형성이 약화하고 가족의 다양성과 유연성이 커지고 있음을 보여준다. BR 가족을 다루는 최근 한국 만화들을 살펴보면 다음과 같은 한국 가족의 상황을 재현하고 새로운 가족의 가능성을 제시한다. 첫째, 정상 가족의 위기를 재현하고 있다. 둘째, 1인 가구의 급속한 증가를 재현하고 있다. 셋째, 가족 형태에 있어 전형성에서 다양성으로 확대를 재현하고 있다.BR 만화 〈며느라기〉는 여성에 대한 착취와 박탈이 일어나는 가부장적 가족구조의 억압을 재현한다. 중산층 정상 가족의 구조적 폭력성이 젊은이들에게 가부장적 정상 가족에 편입되기를 거부하게 만들며 정상 가족의 위기를 불러온다. 가부장제 변화의 지체와 경제 위기 이후 결혼과 출산을 회피하게 된 상황에서 젊은이들은 1인 가구라는 탈출구를 고려하게 된다.BR 만화 〈단지〉는 비혼 여성 1인 가구를 재현한다. 〈단지〉의 주인공은 가부장적 가족과 젠더 이데올로기 및 폭력을 피해 1인 가구로 독립을 시도했다. 그러나 가족은 그녀에게 근본적 인식 틀로 여전히 작동하며, 그녀는 1인 가구와 원가족 사이를 오가며 고통스러워한다. 원가족 안의 돌봄 노동은 여전히 딸인 그녀의 책임이기 때문이다. 청년세대는 이제 탈 가족화와 개인화를 지향하며 이를 위해 대안적 친밀성 만들기와 돌봄의 연대는 새로운 가족 형태를 위해 떠오르는 문제가 된다.BR 이동은ㆍ정이용의 만화는 가족의 다양한 형태와 새로운 가능성을 탐구한다. 이들은 돌봄의 연대와 대안적 친밀성의 가능성을 탐구하며 다양한 형태의 가족을 상상한다. 이것은 공유하는 사고방식 또는 가치관으로 느슨하게 연결된 가족 같은 공동체를 재현함이다.BR 이들 만화가 보여주는 가족 재현은 기존 핵가족과 정상 가족 이데올로기의 변화를 요구하는 사회의 현실과 돌봄의 연대와 상생이 살아 있는 열린 가족에의 가능성을 촉구한다.

Family Crisis in the Care of Elderly People with Dementia: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Dementia is a degenerative disease characterized by progressive memory loss in the affected elderly person. In this sense, it represents a problem that not only affects the person who suffers from it, but also the family and caregivers. For this reason, the objective of this article is to describe from a psychoanalytic perspective how this disease significantly affects the family.

The Other Dilemma in Everything I Never Told You

Everything I Never Told You tells a story about the crisis faced by an American transracial family. Focusing on the death of second daughter Lydia, the novel discusses social problems from the aspects of race, gender, and intergenerational conflicts. This paper analyzes the predicament of the other identity caused by race and gender from the perspective of post-colonialism, explores the real causes of the family crisis, and interprets the efforts made by family members to resolve conflicts. Meanwhile, this paper attempts to take Lydia’s tragedy as a warning to reduce misunderstanding and disharmony in family and social communication under multicultural background.

Dermatology Residency Applicant Self-Reported Stressors and Coping Mechanisms by Sex, Race, and Geographic Region during the 2020-2021 Application Cycle.

Our aim was to identify self-reported stressors and coping mechanisms during the 2020-2021 application cycle by dermatology residency applicants. We hypothesized that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) would be the most reported stressor. During the 2020-2021 application season, the Mayo Clinic Florida Dermatology residency program sent a supplemental application to each applicant requesting that they describe a challenging life situation and how they handled it. Comparisons of self-reported stressors and self-expressed coping mechanisms according to sex, race, and geographic region were performed. The most common stressors reported were academic (18.4%), family crisis (17.7%), and COVID-19 (10.5%). The most frequent coping mechanisms expressed were perseverance (22.3%), seeking community (13.7%), and resilience (11.5%). The coping mechanism of diligence was observed more often in females than in males (2.8% vs 0.0%, P = 0.045). First in medicine was more often observed in Black or African American students (12.5% vs 0%, P = 0.001), immigrant experience was more often observed in Black or African American and Hispanic students (16.7% and 11.8% vs 3.1%, P = 0.021), and natural disaster was reported more often in Hispanic students (26.5% vs 0.5%, P < 0.001) as compared with White applicants. By geography, applicants in the northeastern United States were more likely to report the COVID-19 pandemic as a stressor (19.5%, P = 0.049), and the natural disaster stressor was more often reported by applicants from outside the continental United States (45.5%, P < 0.001). Stressors reported by dermatology applicants in the 2020-2021 cycle included academic, family crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The type of stressor reported varied by race/ethnicity and geographic location of the applicant.