Family Economic Situation Research Articles

Does parents' retirement influence the fertility intentions of subsequent generations among internal migrant populations? Evidence from China.

The fertility health of the migrating population has attracted significant attention. This article examines the impact of parental retirement on the fertility intentions of the offspring among the internal migrant population. This study utilizes the mandatory retirement age system as an exogenous shock within a fuzzy regression discontinuity (FRD) experimental design to investigate the influence of parents' retirement on the fertility intentions of their migrant offspring and potential mechanisms. The research findings indicate that parents' retirement significantly reduces the fertility intentions of the migrant population by 34.4%. Mechanism analysis attributes this adverse effect to the reduction in intergenerational wealth transfer due to parent's retirement. As the family's economic situation worsens, the negative impact of retirement on fertility intentions becomes more pronounced. The childcare support mechanism provided by retired grandparents can partially offset the adverse effects of the income mechanism. This study provides recommendations for enhancing policies related to delaying retirement age and childcare.

Dynamics of Religious Conversion from Islamic Education Perspective: Study at the Central Sulawesi Regional Center for Mualaf Foundation

This research aims to discuss the dynamics of religious conversion of converts to Islam and their coaching patterns at the Central Sulawesi Regional Mualaf Center Foundation. This study uses a qualitative method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, direct field observations, and written document reviews. This research interview involved administrators of converting foundations, converts, and local religious department officials. This research shows that the conversion of converts to Islam at the Central Sulawesi Regional Mualaf Center Foundation occurred because of guidance and marriage. The purpose of receiving guidance is that the informants studied religion before taking the shahada because of God's guidance, while religious conversion was due to marriage, and the informants studied religion after marrying a Muslim partner. The religious conversion process occurs through seven stages: (1) Macro and micro context stages. In the macro context, informants experience pressure from family, the people closest to them, and the family's economic situation. There are two patterns of coaching for converts to Islam at the Central Sulawesi Regional Mualaf Center Foundation, namely: Pre-syahadat coaching, where the Mualaf Center Foundation programs pre-syahadat coaching or what is known as pre-syahadat discussions which are carried out through question and answer sessions about Christianization and the basics of Islam. After the discussion process, the individuals decide to embrace Islam, and then the foundation carries out the prayer process and indicates that the individual has officially converted to Islam.

Association between family economic situation and serum PFAS concentration in American adults with hypertension and hyperlipemia

Although there is an association between income status and concentration of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), the association remains uncertain in patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and comorbidities. Data from the 2013–2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed. A total of 2665 adults were included, and the data included participants' serum PFAS (perfluorooctanoic acid [PFOA], perfluorononaic acid, perfluorodecanoic acid, perfluoroundecanoic acid, perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) levels and selected covariates. Multivariate linear regression models were used to examine the association between the ratio of family income to poverty (PIR) and individual serum PFAS concentrations in the hypertensive and/or hyperlipidemia groups after adjusting for covariates. The potential effects of sex and age on the results were explored using stratified analysis. A mediating effect model was used to explore the mediating effects of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference on the association results. After adjusting for potential confounders, for hyperlipidemia and comorbidities (hypertension and hyperlipidemia), serum levels of multiple common PFAS increased by 0.09% (95%Confidence interval [CI] 0.02–0.15%) to 0.13% (95%CI 0.08–0.19%) and 0.10% (95%CI 0.02–0.17%) to 0.12% (95%CI 0.06–0.18%), respectively, with each 1% increase in PIR. The covariate model and stratified analyses results suggested the potential effects of different covariates such as age and sex, leading to changes in the statistical significance of the association results. BMI significantly mediated the effect of PIR on PFOA in hyperlipidemia (13%, P < 0.001). Household income in adults with hyperlipidemia and comorbidities positively correlated with serum PFAS concentration in the United States. Obesity played an indispensable mediating role in the association between economic income and PFAS concentration.

Factors influencing parental fatigue in children with retinoblastoma based on the unpleasant symptoms theory

Parents of children with retinoblastoma, the most common primary ocular malignant tumour in childhood, bear a heavy caregiving burden and are very susceptible to fatigue. However, little is known about their current status of fatigue and factors influencing fatigue; therefore,this study, based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms, and included 317 parents of children with retinoblastoma in China, whose general demographic data were collected, and on whom the fatigue severity scale (FSS), the generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7) and 2-item patient health questionnaire (PHQ-2) were administered, from 9 March to 1 June 2020. The parents’ FSS score and fatigue incidence were 4.41 ± 1.14 and 67.19%, respectively. The fatigue level was positively correlated with anxiety, depression, education, times of hospitalisations, and treatment types (r = 0.125–0.468, P < 0.05) and negatively correlated with health status, sleep quality, economic status, and family economic situation (r = − 0.120 to − 0.322, P < 0.05). Parent’s anxiety level, being an only child and female sex of child influenced parents’ fatigue. Healthcare personnel need to focus their attention on this high-risk fatigue group and implement appropriate interventions to reduce their fatigue level, promote their physical and mental health, and facilitate better care for children.

Confirmatory Factor Analysis to Reduce the Knowledge and Economic Dimensions of the Behavior of Cerebral Palsy Parents

This research is important to understand the behavior of parents of Cerebral Palsy (CP) children by reducing the complexity in understanding knowledge and economic dimensions, thus providing a structured approach to identifying factors that influence the psychology of children with CP. This study aimed to identify and reduce the dimensions that influence the behavior of parents of children with CFA.This study aimed to reduce the socio-economic dimensions and knowledge of the behavior of parents of Cerebral Palsy (CP) children using CFA. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design was used in this study to comprehensively examine the behavior of parents of children with CP. Purposive sampling was used to select 200 participants from various backgrounds. The instrument used was a 28-item questionnaire which was distributed online to collect data. The questionnaire has gone through rigorous testing, including CFA, determinant KMO test, Bartlett test PCA, and grouping of variables based on identified factors.Research methods , a quantitative approach with cross-sectional design, and purposive sampling were used to select 200 parents of children with CP from various backgrounds. The instrument in the form of a questionnaire with 28 statement items was distributed online. Data analysis was carried out using CFA, including the determinant test, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test, Bartlett test, Principal Components Analysis (PCA), and grouping variables based on factors. Research in Lampung shows that the number of boys with CP is slightly higher, with the majority aged 1-5 years. Factor analysis identified three main dimensions: parental knowledge about CP, family economic situation, and parental behavior. Better knowledge and a stable economic situation are positively correlated with better parental behavior in caring for children with CP. Many parents experience high levels of stress due to the physical, emotional, and financial burden of caring for a child with CP. The research conclusion shows that the 28 statement items were successfully reduced to three main dimensions (knowledge, economics, and behavior) which have a significant relationship in the care of children with CP. These findings suggest the need for interventions to increase parental knowledge about CP and family economic stability to increase parental participation in child care.Findings the sex distribution of children with cerebral palsy in Lampung showed a slight excess in the number of boys, with the majority of children being in the age range of 1-5 years. Factor analysis identified three main dimensions: parental knowledge of CP, family economic situation, and parental behavior, where better knowledge and stable economic situation positively correlated with better parental behavior in caring for children with CP. Many parents experience high levels of stress in caring for a child with CP because of the physical, emotional, and financial burden that the condition brings. In conclusion, the 28 items of the statement are reduced to 3 dimensions or factors, including knowledge, economics, and behavior. Each dimension has a relationship with each other significantly to the behavior of parents of CP children.

Pengaruh Faktor Lingkungan terhadap Perilaku Kriminalitas Anak

This study aims to evaluate the impact of environmental factors on children's criminal behavior. The underlying problem of this study is that the increase in criminality among children is often influenced by the environment in which they grow up. Environmental factors such as the family's economic situation, social environment, quality of education and level of parental supervision are the main focus of this study. Based on social and child development theories, the environment plays an important role in shaping individual behavior, including the tendency to commit criminal acts. This research uses the literature study method. Data were collected without directly involving the research subjects, but rather through data collection methods. The research adopted a comprehensive literature review approach with a focus on in-depth analysis and synthesis of findings from various relevant literatures. The results show that children raised in an environment with low economic conditions, lack of attention from parents, and exposure to negative social environments tend to be more prone to engage in criminal behavior. As a solution, this study recommends improving the quality of education, educating parents on the importance of supervision, and effective social rehabilitation programs for children involved in criminal acts. It is hoped that these findings can contribute to efforts to prevent criminality among children through a more comprehensive environmental approach.

Analysis of Reading Behavior and Influencing Factors of Preschool Children in Rural China

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the reading behavior of preschool children in rural China and its influence by their family and socio-cultural environment. The study builds a theoretical framework based on theories of reading behavior research, and empirically analyzes the influencing factors using appropriate research design and data collection methods. The findings reveal that family background, such as parents' education level and family economic situation, has a significant influence on children's reading behavior; meanwhile, the social and cultural environment and kindergarten reading education also play an important role in promoting preschool children's interest in reading and the formation of reading habits. The conclusion provides empirical support for how to improve the reading behavior of rural preschool children, and is of reference value for the formulation and implementation of related policies.

The economic burden of cervical cancer on women in Uganda: Findings from a cross-sectional study conducted at two public cervical cancer clinics.

There is limited research on how a cervical cancer diagnosis financially impacts women and their families in Uganda. This analysis aimed to describe the economic impact of cervical cancer treatment, including how it differs by socio-economic status (SES) in Uganda. We conducted a cross-sectional study from September 19, 2022 to January 17, 2023. Women were recruited from the Uganda Cancer Institute and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, and were eligible if they were ≥ of 18 years and being treated for cervical cancer. Participants completed a survey that included questions about their out-of-pocket costs, unpaid labor, and family's economic situation. A wealth index was constructed to determine their SES. Descriptive statistics were reported. Of the 338 participants, 183 were from the lower SES. Women from the lower SES were significantly more likely to be older, have ≤ primary school education, and have a more advanced stage of cervical cancer. Over 90% of participants in both groups reported paying out-of-pocket for cervical cancer. Only 15 participants stopped treatment because they could not afford it. Women of a lower SES were significantly more likely to report borrowing money (higher SES n = 47, 30.5%; lower SES n = 84, 46.4%; p-value = 0.004) and selling possessions (higher SES n = 47, 30.5%; lower SES n = 90, 49.7%; p-value = 0.006) to pay for care. Both SES groups reported a decrease in the amount of time that they spent caring for their children since their cervical cancer diagnosis (higher SES n = 34, 31.2%; lower SES n = 36, 29.8%). Regardless of their SES, women in Uganda incur out-of-pocket costs related to their cervical cancer treatment. However, there are inequities as women from the lower SES groups were more likely to borrow funds to afford treatment. Alternative payment models and further economic support could help alleviate the financial burden of cervical cancer care in Uganda.

Minority Dropouts in Higher Education: The Influence of Family Factors

According to existing literature, familial support has been shown to be a significant predictor of students’ success or failure in school. In this paper, we investigate family-related factors that contribute to minority students dropping out. A qualitative research approach was employed in this study, which involved 11 Hmong studentleavers as key interviewees. Participants were asked about their university education experiences and why they discontinued their studies. The data obtained from interviews were analyzed through qualitative content analysis. As the findings of the study indicate, four family-related factors were most prevalent in causing minority students to withdraw from their studies: family economic situation, parental attitudes, marriage/early parenthood, and home life situations. Future research in this area is strongly recommended.

The Relationship between Parents' Education Level, Family Economic Situation, and Expectations for Children's Education

With the arrival of the knowledge economy era, education has been increasingly emphasized. Family education as an important part of education, by all sectors of society, has also attracted the attention of many scholars. Scholars have conducted a number of studies on various aspects of family education, existing research has explored the many influences on family education, but most of them focus on the interrelationships between the various factors, and seldom involves the comparison between the two groups of comparisons between related variables. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between parents' educational attainment, family economic status and children's educational expectations. It also attempts to compare which of these two factors has a greater impact on children's educational expectations. By studying and analyzing the previous literature and using the method of empirical analysis, this paper concludes that family economic status and parents' education level have a significant effect on children's educational expectations. In addition, family economy has a relatively small effect on children's educational expectations compared to parents' education level.

Perceived precarious life: a SEM model for re-dimensioning of precarious work and its impact on mental health.

Precarious work is one of the most studied concepts related to work, and its effects have been analyzed in relation to variables such as mental health and wellbeing. However, there is a tendency to atomise the analysis of precarious work, without understanding that people's working life is intertwined with other areas of their life. Faced with this situation, this paper presents the concept of perceived precarious life, which is aligned with contemporary models of social inclusion and exclusion. Thus, perceived precarious life comprises variables of labor precariousness, social support and hopelessness in the family economic situation. To test this idea, a structural equation model (SEM) is presented, which tests the structure of the construct of perceived precarious life by relating it to mental health and coping strategies. After testing the fit of the model in both men and women, a SEM path analysis is designed between the variables, observing that perceived precarious life has an effect on mental health (β = 0.635, p < 0.01). This relationship is mediated by unproductive coping strategies (β = 0.142, p < 0.01). This model exposes a broad and integrated conceptualization of precariousness, combining aspects of work, relationships and hopelessness, which allows for an understanding of the integral experience of precariousness.

Research on the Path to Improve the Employment Quality of Private College Students under the Background of Big Data

Abstract In this paper, we use space-sensitive crawler technology to obtain the initial data of college students’ employment quality research from the websites or databases of private colleges and universities. We determine the evaluation indexes of college students’ employment quality through data cleaning and conversion of the initial data. On this basis, because of the limitations of the clustering algorithm, grey correlation analysis is used to optimize the clustering algorithm, and the evaluation model of college students’ employment quality based on grey correlation optimization clustering is constructed. Then the clustering analysis of college students’ employment evaluation indexes is carried out. The results show that the main influencing factors of job satisfaction of female graduates in some disciplines such as literature, history and philosophy and education and law are family economic situation Q7 (-1.9328), participation in innovative and entrepreneurial activities Q8 (29.2178), political outlook Q11 (3.0279), and graduation destination Q13 (2.5824), and that this paper’s method is effective in revealing the key factors. This study benefits the enrichment and innovation of the research content of employment quality. It provides theoretical support for solving the problem of future employment quality of college students in private colleges and universities.

APAKAH LITERASI KEUANGAN MAMPU MEMPERLEMAH PERILAKU KONSUMTIF MAHASISWA?

Excessive consumptive behavior has a negative impact on students, such as a hedonic lifestyle, an uncontrollable shopping appetite and a tendency to have no savings in the future. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of using e-wallets, lifestyle, and family economic conditions on consumptive behavior with financial literacy as a moderating variable. The research population was 115 students of the Faculty of Economics and Business UNNES Bachelor of Economics and Accounting Education class of 2019. The sample was calculated using the Slovin formula so that a total of 89 students were obtained. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling or random sampling. Research data was collected using a questionnaire with the help of google form. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis and PLS Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis. The conclusion of this study is that the use of e-wallets and lifestyle have a positive and significant effect on consumptive behavior. The family's economic situation has no effect on consumptive behavior and financial literacy cannot weaken the relationship between e-wallet use, lifestyle and family economic conditions on consumptive behavior. Keywords: E-Wallet, Lifestyle, Family Economic Situation

Problems Facing Public School Students Due to Bullying from Educational Counselors' Point of View; A Case Study at Bethlehem Governorate Schools for the Academic Year 2022/2023

This study aims to identify the most important problems facing public school students due to bullying from an educational counselor's point of view, a case study at Bethlehem governorate schools for the academic year 2022/2023. To collect data, the study used the qualitative approach by using in-depth interviews from the field of study by constructing a special guide for the interview. The study also was applied to the study population, which consisted of all (84) educational counselors working at public schools in Bethlehem governorate by using the intentional sample, which amounted to (42), which represent (50%) of the total study population. The results of the study revealed that bullying is an aggressive behavior that is manifested directly and indirectly. In addition, the most important problems of bullying are family problems, economic situation, and lack of self-confidence bullying is prevalent among both males and females and is widespread in all schools, whether primary or secondary. Finally, the most important solutions to limit bullying are family awareness, follow-up, educational workshops to be held at schools, and the involvement of students in voluntary work.

Determinants of quality of life in primary family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer: a comparative study in southern China.

To examine and compare the quality of life (QoL) of the primary family caregivers (PFCs) of inpatients with advanced cancer and the PFCs of home hospice patients with advanced cancer and to analyze the determinants of QoL. Four hospices and three comprehensive or tumor hospitals in Guangdong Province, China were research sites. QoL was measured using paper-based and online questionnaires. Multiple stepwise linear regression was used to analyze the determinants of QoL of PFCs. The PFCs of inpatients had significantly better QoL than did the PFCs of home hospice patients (p < 0.01). One-way ANOVA results indicated the following: for the PFCs of inpatients, PFC age (t = 2.411, p < 0.05), type of relationship with patient (F = 2.985, p < 0.05), and family economic situation (F = 3.423, p < 0.05) significantly affected PFCs' QoL; for the PFCs of home hospice patients, family economic situation (F = 3.757, p < 0.05) and care experience (t = 2.021, p < 0.05) significantly affected PFCs' QoL. A multiple stepwise linear regression was conducted: for the PFCs of inpatients, family economic situation and whether the PFC was the patient's immediate family member were included as predictors of QoL; for the PFCs of home hospice patients, family economic situation and care experience were included as predictors of QoL. Our findings can help improve the home hospice care service model in mainland China. In particular, the QoL of the PFCs of home hospice patients requires urgent attention. The PFCs of home hospice patients requires more nursing guidance and interactions with community.

The Impact of Family Economic Situation and Parents' Educational Expectations on Academic Performance of Junior High School Students

Under the new curriculum reform, an assessment and examination system adapted to the concept of quality education has been established. Academic performance remains the most direct way of reflecting students academic achievement, and the family is one of the most crucial elements influencing childrens performance, with parental expectations influencing the home education environment. This paper examines the influence of family economic conditions as a factor and parents educational values as a factor of cultural perceptions on their educational expectations. A study was done on the effects of family economic conditions and parental expectations on junior high school students academic achievement. Using information from the China Family Tracking Survey (CFPS) (2012-2016), this paper analyzes, through OLS regression, whether the influence of factors such as family economic level on junior high school students achievement changes as time changes. That is, the desire for children to receive higher levels of education has a significant positive effect on childrens current achievement ranking; the childs gender as male significantly improves current achievement ranking. The paper shows that the widening income gap raises parents educational expectations for their children by increasing their material aspirations. However, the effect of family income on junior high school students achievement was not significant; only parental expectations of education level and gender had a significant effect on achievement.

Obstacles to Using Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments in Jordan

Objectives: The study aimed to know the major obstacles that face students with visual impairment when assistive technology is implemented in the Jordanian environment.&#x0D; Methods: The study sample was chosen randomly from the visually impaired students from Abdullah bin Umm Maktoum School in Jordan, whose number was (50) male and female students. In this study, a quantitative approach was used, where a questionnaire of 21 items was used as the main tool of the study. A validation and reliability check was conducted on the tool. The questionnaire was distributed to the study sample. Subsequently, the Statistical Package for Social Sciences System was used to gather and evaluate the data (SPSS, ver.20).&#x0D; Results: The results indicated that the obstacle level is medium and that the most important obstacle facing students is time lacking when using assistive devices in the classroom. Other factors play an important role, including parents' poor knowledge of ICT as well as the family's economic situation to purchase such devices.&#x0D; Conclusion: The study recommended the necessity of communication and coordination between the Ministry of Education regarding training programs offered to families, students, and teachers.

The Causes and Slow Release Strategies of Examinee of Physical Education College Entrance Examination Competitive State Anxiety from the Perspective of "Conflict Theory"

Based on the "conflict theory" as the research threshold, this paper uses the methods of literature review, interview, logical analysis, etc., taking the competitive state anxiety of college entrance examination students in physical education as the research object, aiming at analyzing the causes of their competitive state anxiety. The research holds that the competitive state anxiety of college entrance examination students in physical education is an ontological conflict phenomenon caused by internal and external contradictions. The causes include the conflict between the high cost of study and the difficult family economic situation, the conflict between the actual achievement status and the test score requirements for further studies, the conflict between the low pay of one's own efforts and the high return of to be No.1, and the conflict between meeting the high expectations of others and overcoming one's self-distrust. It is necessary to analyze the causes, and put forward that it is necessary to recognize the bounden duty of students to study, train hard to improve their test scores, establish a sense of goal, balance the relationship between pay and return, and dialectically treat the relationship between others' expectations and self-truth.

Family Economy Through Sharia Banking Financing Islamic Law Perspective (At Griya Bumi Arengka Housing Pekanbaru City)

The family economy can meet the needs that make family life run smoothly, but sometimes the family's economic situation has not been able to meet the family's needs properly so that it requires the family to be creative so that the economy can maintain its existence, increase family income in realizing an independent and prosperous economy. Among the efforts made are through Islamic banking financing to take advantage of business development for the community at Griya Bumi Arengka Housing Pekanbaru, Research Objectives to answer the challenges of family economic independence, and educate the community in an independent economy. with the theme "Family Economics Through Islamic Banking Financing Perspective of Islamic Law (at Griya Bumi Arengka Housing, Pekanbaru City}". The research method used is descriptive qualitative research through observation data and instrument data to respondents in the analysis and presented in research tables and descriptions. The research findings are; First, opening a culinary business by 70%. Second, opening a home industry business by 20%. Third, increasing soft skills by sewing clothes by 3%. Fourth, the business of managing seasonings by 7%. The perspective of Islamic law is that the business is halal and well-planned. does not violate the rules of the Shari'a in accordance with the principles and qaidah bermuamalah then the law is sunnah.

A Systematic Review on The Association Between Music Education and Mental Health Promotion

Music has a long history in association with mental health and diverse literature had explored the relationship between these two components. Nonetheless, there is still a dearth of evidence to unravel the association between music education and mental health improvements, with limited attempts at systematic synthesis. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the association between music education and mental health as well as its direction based on peer-reviewed articles retrieved from Web of Science (WOS) and Google Scholar. The findings generated a mixed outcome on the association between music education and mental health, in which six out of 11 final studies included in this review reported a positive association whereas the other five studies reported a negative association. In addition, the prevalence of mental health issues among the individuals who had a music education background is high compared to the others due to long schedules, cognitive liveliness, family economic situation and satisfaction with education. The findings also underscored a positive association between music education and mental health, especially in the studies where music education is treated as an intervention. In a nutshell, the findings of this study generated valuable insights on the association between music education and mental health that highlighted the potential of music education to be used as an intervention or therapy for mental health treatment.