Family Unity Research Articles

Emotional labor, conflicting caregiving responsibilities and resilience among foreign female caregivers in Japan: A photovoice study

AbstractPrompted by Japan's aging population and the growing demand for migrant female caregivers, this study employs a participatory action research method—photovoice (N = 11) and interviews (N = 9) to investigate the emotional labor, conflicting caregiving responsibilities, and resilience among foreign female caregivers in Japan. A total of 47 photographs and nine interviews were gathered, revealing three main themes with several sub‐themes, such as discrimination, loneliness, ergonomic challenges, and emotional burden. The findings shed light on the stigmatization faced by foreign female caregivers in Japan, who are often perceived as inadequately qualified for their roles. It particularly emphasizes the difficulties they face in balancing their caregiving duties in Japan with the inability to care for their own families back home. Additionally, Japan's stringent immigration policies, patriarchal social structure and the experiences of discrimination further complicate their situation. We recommend that policies and programs focus on improving working conditions (such as reducing workload and increasing wages), supporting family unity, and providing greater flexibility for social integration among migrant caregivers.

Family Social Work Interventions Model To Promote Family Cohesion Among The Users Of Social Media In Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya

In the rapidly evolving digital age, social media has become an integral part of daily life, significantly influencing family dynamics and cohesion. This study explored the impact of social media on family cohesion and examined possible family social work intervention models to promote family unity among users in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Utilizing a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the research gathered quantitative data through surveys of 400 respondents and qualitative insights from focus group discussions and key informant interviews. The findings revealed that 72.1% of participants supported the establishment of clear boundaries and rules around social media use to enhance family cohesion, with a mean score of 3.84. Additionally, 70.3% agreed that regular family activities strengthened family bonds, while 68.8% acknowledged the positive impact of family therapy on communication within social media-using families. The study also found strong support for educational initiatives on healthy social media use, with 71.3% of respondents endorsing their effectiveness. Hypothesis testing confirmed a significant relationship between family social work interventions and improved family cohesion, evidenced by a Pearson correlation coefficient of .648 and a significant chi-square result (p < .001). The study concludes that structured social work interventions, such as setting boundaries, promoting family activities, and providing education, are crucial in maintaining family cohesion in the context of increasing social media usage. These findings offer valuable insights for social work practitioners, policymakers, and families seeking to balance digital engagement with family unity

Menyelami Filosofi Lonto Leok: Persatuan dan Konsensus dalam Budaya Manggarai

Lonto Léok, a tradition from Manggarai, Indonesia, reflects a significant transformation in the context of unity and communal decisions. Originating from inter-tribal conflicts, this tradition has evolved into a symbol of family unity. In Lonto Léok, formal interaction mechanisms are led by a leader known as "Tu'a Golo," who serves as a facilitator and guides the deliberation process. There are three main stages in Lonto Léok: "caca" (unpack), "cica" (discuss), and "congko" (finalize), reflecting an intensive deliberation process to reach collective agreements. This research aims to elucidate the history, meaning, and mechanisms of Lonto Leok in Manggarai culture while highlighting issues that still need to be addressed. The author adopts a qualitative method based on literature review, interviews, and the author's direct experiences as data sources. The research findings reveal that the shift in the meaning of Lonto Léok from battle to family unity demonstrates cultural adaptability in the face of social change. Lonto Léok represents how the Manggarai community manages conflicts and achieves consensus through deliberation and agreement.

Exploring Domestic Violence Causes in Saudi Arabia: Factor Analysis Approach

The objective of this research is to ascertain the elements that have an impact on and drive domestic violence in Saudi Arabia, a phenomenon that has a prevalence rate of around 35% among women globally. The researchers administered a survey to a sample of 550 individuals and used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to analyze the collected data. The findings revealed three factors: a lack of familial unity, encouragement of detrimental characteristics, and economic turmoil. The authors examined the consequences of these characteristics on preventive and intervention programs and proposed suggestions for policymakers and researchers. This research enhances the existing body of knowledge on domestic violence by conducting a statistical analysis to examine the factors that lead to it and the resulting outcomes within a particular cultural setting.

The Effects of TikTok on Family Relationships and Life

This article examines the influence of TikTok on people's behavior and lives, specifically how it has changed the way individuals interact with technology. It also explores the potential of TikTok to improve family life, mental health, and physical well-being. The study aims to understand how social media platforms like TikTok can impact behavior, social dynamics, and cultural values in Baglung and its surrounding areas. The research focuses on the effects of virtual entertainment on daily life, particularly how TikTok affects family relations and working family relationships, as well as its role in causing migrant family infidelity. A mixed qualitative and quantitative approach was utilized, involving 162 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and review of secondary sources. The findings indicate that virtual entertainment has a detrimental impact on family unity, social cohesion, traditional rituals, culture, customs, practices, values, beliefs, and community bonds. This poses challenges for Eastern societies despite the positive aspects of technology. Family solidarity, closeness, and agreement are diminishing as individuals become absorbed in their own devices. The use of modern technology has introduced new challenges to interconnected societies. This research is crucial for understanding the impacts of social media, TikTok, and online entertainment on individuals and families, and for guiding future studies in this field. It will be helpful to activists, academicians, future researchers, and policymakers.

Family cohesion and its relationship to the level of ambition among high school students

Introduction. By investigating family cohesiveness and student ambition in the Karak Educational Directorate, this study sheds light on how family dynamics affect high school students' ambitions. In a specific cultural and educational setting, it examines the intricate relationships between family togetherness and student ambition. The study's regional focus makes it stand out; it furthers our understanding of how families affect adolescents' growth and development and provides helpful data for educational policymakers in similar circumstances. The study aimed to explore family cohesion and its relationship to the level of ambition among high school students in the Karak Educational Directorate and the effect of the variables (gender and academic field) on them. Study participants and methods. This study used the descriptive correlational approach, and the sample consisted of (858) high school students in the Karak Qassabah district. After developing them and verifying their validity and reliability, the family cohesion and ambition level scales were used. Results. The study indicated that high school pupils in the Karak Educational Directorate had an average degree of family cohesion. The areas of communication and empathy had the greatest average scores (3.93), while intellectual stability and conformity had the lowest (3.51). On average, we got 3.66. The pupils demonstrated a high degree of ambition, with an average score of 3.74 indicating a range from a high of 3.89 for optimism to a low of 3.62 for tolerance for frustration. There was a strong positive association (r=0.572) between ambition and family cohesiveness. Regarding the correlation between family unity and aspirations, gender disparities benefitted women, whilst in the realm of academia, they favored students majoring in science. Practical significance. The study highlights the significant impact of family dynamics on students' aspirations. As a result, it's clear that teenagers whose families are generally cohesive have high levels of academic ambition, highlighting the importance of parental encouragement in this important life transition. The results offer important information for parents, teachers, and lawmakers, especially on the gender and academic speciality differences in family cohesiveness and aspirations. In order to inspire and motivate high school pupils, this study stresses the importance of supportive home settings and individualised educational plans. Future efforts to improve students' educational and personal development through family involvement might use this research as a basic reference.

An Ethical Debate in the Philosophy of Information: Is It Possible to Combine or Reconcile Multiple Ethical Theories in a Common Perspective in Artificial Intelligence?

We live in a cyber-universe created by millions of data sets. This universe, where there are almost no time-space constraints, allows people to perform activities in the intercardinal direction in a comfort they could not imagine before. At the same time, this multicultural and global world (infosphere) is a source of ethical challenges. While living in our unique culture, is it possible to share common ethical values in our world, which is becoming more global with each passing day? Or is it getting more and more impossible in this complex cyber universe? This article draws attention to Bynum's Emerging Ethics theory, which carries the umbrella concept that has the potential to unite people around some common values in ethical practices developed for intelligent systems such as artificial intelligence, even if we have different ethical approaches. The main purpose of this article is how, although different approaches they are, theories based on the common nature of human beings can be combined for the same purpose and Thanks to the 'ethical family unity' structure they have created under the ethical umbrella, it is questioned how they will determine the ethical components that can be applied to intelligence systems like AI for the solution of the common problems of the information age.

Ukraine in Soviet Narratives about the October Revolution: A Case Study of Ihor Savchenko’s Film Ballad About Cossack Holota (1937)

Ukraine’s social, political, and cultural history has become a controversial issue since the 1990s. Dominant until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the discourse about the Soviet brotherly nations has since been contested by depictions of Ukraine as politically and ideologically divided over the course of its 20th-century history. Russia-Ukraine war that began with the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 Feb 2022 has had a dramatic impact on the process of replacing the formerly standard version of Ukraine’s past with new interpretations. At the same time, Russia’s war on Ukraine has also demonstrated that Soviet-era collective memory about the key events in Soviet history has outlived the Soviet state and has been mobilized for political use. When in pain of heart a Ukrainian politician says that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has cancelled a shared past of Ukraine and Russia, he refers to a familiar discourse about these nations’ familial ties (Tkach). With this discourse now shattered, the question of particular salience is: How was the idea of brotherhood between Ukraine and other Soviet nations expressed and sustained? How did it evolve? In light of Russia-Ukraine war, the stories that were building blocks of the Soviet foundational narrative about Ukraine and Russia as fraternal nations are worth revisiting. An analysis of such stories reveals the mechanism of making Ukraine’s part an integral part of Soviet culture. In this paper, I discuss the issue of the evolution of the Soviet discourse about ‘eternal friendship of Ukrainian and Russian peoples’ in the example of Igor Savchenko’s film Ballad About Cossack Holota ( Duma pro kozaka Golotu, 1937), released by the Gorkii Film Studio as part of the celebrations of the twentieth anniversary of the October Revolution. Igor Savchenko (Ihor Savchenko in 24 | WEEReview 13 | 2024 Ukraine in Soviet Narratives about the October Revolution Ukrainian) was a Ukrainian Soviet film director who made films both in Russian and Ukrainian film studios; his work played an important role in promoting the idea of familial ties between Ukraine and Russia. Ballad About Cossak Holota is based on Arkadii Gaidar’s novella for children R.V.S. (1925) that is set during the Civil War in Ukraine, following the October Revolution. Savchenko’s film is especially interesting in how he reworks Gaidar’s story; he depicts events of the Civil War in the context of Ukraine’s 17th-18th-century history, drawing on Ukrainian folklore. Cossack Holota, a character from Ukrainian folklore, becomes a symbol of the revolutionary liberation of Ukraine, a promise of a just social and political order. Drawing on memory studies, post-colonial theory, and theory of deconstruction, I discuss the artistic means that Savchenko used in order to integrate Ukraine’s experience of the revolution and the Civil War into the Soviet discourse about the fight for Soviet power. Savchenko constructs Ukraine’s response to the revolution by making use of tropes of a big family, Biblical imagery, elements of folk culture, conventions of the adventure film. The study of Savchenko’s film contributes to our understanding of the debates about Soviet-era and presentday collective memory about the October Revolution and the Civil War in Ukraine and Russia. As the discourse about the biggest Soviet nations’ familial unity is yet another casualty of Russia-Ukraine war, it is important to consider how the idea of brotherhood between Ukraine and other Soviet nations was expressed in Soviet cinema. Such analysis explains why Ukrainian’s common emotional response to the start of the war was that of a feeling of shock and betrayal.

<흥부전>의 ‘밥 먹는 대목’에 대한 비교예술학적 접근

In order to deepen our literary understanding of the rice eating scene in <Heungbujeon>, this paper compares <Heungbujeon> with paintings depicting a meal scene. The paintings of The Last Supper, which recreates the event of the Last Supper as recorded in the Christian Bible, and <Peasant Wedding>, painted by the 16th century Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel, were examined. Eating is both a material cycle of nature that mediates life and an act of human civilization. I considered this duality as an important clue to understanding the uniqueness of the work, which deals with the overcoming of materiality and the isolation of the figure. ‘Overcoming Materiality’ is a discussion of how the figures overcome the materiality of the act of eating to achieve a level of civilization, and what that means. In the paintings of The Last Supper, the figures are reverent in the presence of food and isolate the betrayer Judas. The paintings of the Last Supper thus suggest that humans, as spiritual beings, should be oriented toward a community of faith. In <Peasant Wedding>, people eat, drink, and rejoice. In this way, human beings are not limited to spiritual beings, but physicality and social solidarity are affirmed. In <Heungbujeon>, Heungbu's family members cut gourds and eat gluttony. As such, they are seen as regressive beings. However, unlike Imugi and Nolbu, Heungbu's hunger is inherent in a moral tension, as Heungbu's family is committed to ethical eating. Thus, gluttony is understood as an act of satisfying the moral hunger inherent in hunger and rejoicing in the rewards of morality. If eating is an act of expressing and pursuing civilized meaning, that meaning will be realized differently for different people. This is because civilizational meaning belongs to the realm of the mind, and people are in different situations. In Leonardo da Vinci's <Last Supper>, Jesus is isolated. Jesus' calmness expresses that he is the savior and divine providence is transcendence. In Pieter Bruegel's <Peasant Wedding>, the bride is isolated. However, the distinction between the bride and her guests is only temporary, and the bride's smile expresses that the reception in the peasant community is an embodiment of humanity that should be respected. In <Heungbujeon>, Heungbu is isolated. He does not find sympathy from the rest of the family for his family's integrity, his belief in humanity, or his ethical obligation to wait for the wicked to be reformed. However, the good fortune of his brother shows that his isolation is not in vain. His isolation expresses his simple trust in humanity and the difficulty of that trust.

Mental Health Implications of Family Separation Associated with Migration Policies in the United States: A Systematic Review

The practice of family separation as a mechanism of oppression has a deep-rooted history in the U.S., manifesting in diverse contexts, including punitive migration policies. This systematic review aimed to provide a rigorous and updated synthesis of the research on family separation as a result of migration policies and its impacts on immigrants’ mental health while making a distinction between forced family separation, family separation by constrained choices, and living with the fear of family separation. We systematically searched four bibliographic databases using keywords related to family separation, migration, transnational families, and mental health for peer-reviewed studies published in English on or before January 1st, 2022. Results of the review indicate that family separation or fear of it may result in depression, anxiety, behavioral and emotional issues, sleep disturbances, and stress or distress in affected children. Similarly, impacted parents or caregivers might experience stress or distress, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Findings call for migration policy changes prioritizing family unity and comprehensive mental health interventions to respond to the pervasive consequences of family separation or fear thereof among immigrants in the U.S.

Does a government's organizational structure affect the governance structure of local family firms? A perspective on the number of cities’ subordinate counties

Previous research has explored factors influencing the governance structure of family firms from family and corporate levels, while this study taking the number of a city's subordinate counties as the lens, examines the impact of a government's organizational structure on local family firms’ governance structure. Results show that in cities with a larger number of subordinate counties, local people are more likely to form a sense of identity with the county rather than the city. Influenced by this “small-group” sense of identity, locals tend to place greater emphasis on familial unity, trusting and relying more on family members. Thus, when running family businesses, local people are more willing to involve family members in operations and increase their shareholdings. Moreover, in regions with lower population mobility, this relationship is more significant. By analyzing the factors which can affect family firms’ governance structure from a macro institutional environment perspective, this study elucidates how regional characteristics impact local family firms’ management, and establishes an academic link between public administration research and business administration research.

Menyibak Relasi Kosmologi Dalam Budaya Blatan Balik Suku Ipir, Nuha, Dan Hebing Tanarawa-Maumere Dalam Terang Berfilsafat Budaya

This research focuses on exploring the cosmological and humanization values contained in the Blatan Balikculture of the Ipir, Nuha and Hebing tribes gathered in one traditional house in Tanarawa, Waiblama, Maumere-Flores-East Nusa Tenggara. Blatan Balikculture is a rite that contains reconciling the cosmos with fellow creations or in the language of Tana Ai (blatan gahu rou), and the second is cooling valuable items stored in traditional houses such as gongs, bahar, ivory and other valuable objects in the traditional house (lepo). These two rites are an act of respect and reconciliation with creation. Therefore, exploring the comological and humanization wealth contained in the Blatan Balikculture is a form of respect for the nature of creation and also a process of humanization and the value of local wisdom. Respect for created nature and a process of humanization is the basis of life wisdom in the form of a framework of knowledge, a framework of belief both in integralistic family unity or unity in the wider community, and shows the noble values in the culture. So exploring the wealth of cosmology and humanization in the Blatan Balikculture is a form of respect for nature and reconciliation with fellow creatures and a life wisdom of the Tana Ai- Tanarawa, Waiblama, Maumere-Flores-East Nusa Tenggara community. This research uses qualitative research with data collection techniques through interviews and literature studies, collecting sources from journals, related books. This research found that the Blatan Balikculture of the Nuha Tanarawa tribe is a model of humanization and cosmology relations, between fellow humans, nature, other fellow creations and the giver of life. The values that flow from this culture are reconciliation and responsibility for nature, preservation of valuable objects in the Nuha tribe, and human harmony in relationships. The contribution of this research lies in the ultimate values and wisdom of the Tana Ai people in maintaining humanization relations between others and preserving nature.

Navigating Crisis: Strategic Adaptations in Family Businesses Amid Economic Uncertainty

This research delves into the strategic adaptations made by family businesses to navigate crises amidst economic uncertainty. Family businesses represent a significant portion of the global economy and face unique challenges during periods of economic instability. Through a comprehensive review of academic literature, case studies, and expert insights, this study identifies key strategies employed by family businesses to withstand turbulent economic conditions. The findings highlight the critical role of clear communication and transparent decision-making processes in ensuring business resilience during crises. Family businesses that prioritize open dialogue among stakeholders are better equipped to respond effectively to challenges and maintain continuity. Moreover, flexibility within business models emerges as essential for adapting to rapidly changing market dynamics. Family businesses often leverage their inherent strengths, such as strong relationships with customers and communities, to navigate crises successfully. Prudent financial planning and risk management are identified as fundamental for safeguarding the financial stability of family businesses amidst economic uncertainty. Effective management of resources and proactive risk mitigation strategies enable businesses to weather downturns and position themselves for recovery. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective and fostering family unity during crises. Family businesses that prioritize cohesion and collaboration among family members demonstrate greater resilience and are more likely to emerge stronger from adversity. By synthesizing these insights, this research provides valuable guidance for family business owners, managers, and policymakers facing economic uncertainty.

Marriage and the Obligations Arising from It

Marriage, as an institution of law, is based on the moral and legal equality of spouses, on the feeling of mutual love, respect and understanding, as the basis of family unity. Healthy family and marital relationships contribute to the elimination of gender stereotypes. It all starts in the family and is transmitted throughout society. For this reason, rightly, if we want to know how much a society respects the principles of non-discrimination and gender equality, it is very effective to carry out this analysis also for the family. Both marriage and the family, as very important institutions, enjoy the special protection of the state. The general principles that pervade these institution s are: i) the principle of reciprocity of rights and obligations ii) the principle of equality in rights and obligations iii) putting the interests first: of children, of marriage, of the family iv) reciprocity: in loyalty, for moral help, for material help, for cooperation in the interests of the family and coexistence. Marriage is a legal and social coexistence between two different people whose responsibilities and rights are defined by law and social traditions. Couples marry for a variety of reasons, including love, cohabitation, and sometimes economic or social reasons. Equality between spouses is accepted as a rule social concept and as a principle of family law. The principle of equality and non-discrimination as well as that of violence in marital and family matters is one of the main points in the paper. Received: 25 December 2023 / Accepted: 25 February 2024 / Published: 23 April 2024

International legal aspects of regulation of forced migration

The article examines the peculiarities of the legal regulation of the international legal regulation of forced migration and the determination of prospects for its development. The opinion is expressed that the emergence of new technical means and methods of production, means of communication, changes in the social sphere of states, deformation of the geopolitical space and many other factors of a socio-economic and political nature caused the growth of migration flows in the world. It has been established that the state policy in the field of population migration is designed to ensure the regulation of population migration movements, overcoming their negative consequences both for the international community, each country in general, and each migrant in particular.
 It is noted that the Universal Mechanism for the Protection of the Rights of Forced Migrants is based on the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951 and the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees of 1967. In addition, it is emphasized that an important role in ensuring the international protection of refugees and asylum seekers is also played by the Recommendations acts adopted within individual UN bodies, as well as other universal documents supplementing the specified legal array.
 Based on the analysis of scientific points of view and legislation, the author comes to the conclusion that the main norms of international and regional acts in the field of forced migration, which serve as guidelines for domestic systems of legislation and law enforcement, as well as for global tools for solving the problems of forced migration in general, are the principles non-discrimination, non-refoulement, family unity, interstate cooperation, international solidarity and observance of the best interests of the child. The need to create effective mechanisms for the implementation of international legal documents in the field of forced migration, to strengthen the international responsibility of states, and to determine the optimal methods of final or long-term solutions to the refugee problem was noted.

THE RIGHT TO FAMILY LIFE IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION

In the modern world, migration is becoming an increasingly relevant and important topic affecting various spheres of social life. The movement of people across borders of states has global implications, including economic, social, and cultural aspects. Families crossing borders in search of a better life or as a result of actions of state structures often face various legal and practical challenges, including issues of reunification, protection of children's rights and preservation of family unity. The article explores the right to family life in the context of international migration, considering international law. The aim of the article is to identify the significance of international experience for the formation of Kazakhstan's migration policy. The article analyzes the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the UN Human Rights Committee. The cases when immigrants appealed for protection of their rights to family life and family reunification before the mentioned bodies are considered, as well as the issues of importance of family relations for immigrants and their rights to family reunification when crossing borders. In addition, family-related terminology such as "family relations", "family reunification" and "family unity" is analyzed. International standards and recommendations are analyzed. The study offers a comprehensive overview of key aspects related to the right to family life in the context of international migration. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of taking into account international experiences and normative instruments when developing legislation and practices on migration and family relations in the country.

The Three Rabbits with Common Ears: The Trajectory of Dunhuang Murals.

Over the course of thousands of years, the weathered murals have once again become apparent. Among them, the “Three Rabbits Sharing Ears” caisson pattern is a unique decorative element in Dunhuang murals, depicting the unique scene of “Three Rabbits Sharing Ears”. Therefore, the symbolism behind it has attracted academic attention. This article introduces the development history and cultural symbols of “caisson”, the symbolism of the “Three Rabbits Sharing Ears” pattern, and its manifestation as a “rail object paradigm”. Through comprehensive literature research and comparative analysis of other themes, this article aims to reveal that the “Three Rabbits Sharing Ears” caisson represents family unity, prosperity, and fertility prayers, providing a new perspective for further understanding the cultural connotation and artistic expression of Dunhuang murals.

정약용의 자녀 양육 태도를 통해 본 아버지됨 연구

Objectives This study presented a desirable model of fathering for fathers in this era to contemplate on child-rear-ing by sincere fathers and analyzed fathering as seen through the child-rearing attitudes of Yak-yong Jeong in the Joseon Dynasty to facilitate their growth as fathers.
 Methods Given that Yak-yong Jeong is no longer alive, this study employed the content analysis method through literature. Content analysis refers to all documented materials that have been accumulated from the past and exist in the present, related to the research topic, and it is a research method that analyzes already produced materials. Literature includes personal documents that record individuals’ lives, such as diaries, letters, memoirs, or autobiographies.
 Results This study categorizes fathering into six elements. First, despite physical separation, Jeong conveyed his presence to his children through letters, serving as their caregiver, protector, and guide. He also supported their livelihood by sharing helpful farming methods and promoted family unity for the prosperity of his lineage. As a no-bleman, he directed his family's scholarly advancement. Additionally, he acted as a mentor, encouraging his child-ren's insights and reflections while experiencing personal growth through his own writing activities.
 Conclusions In today's context, the significance of fathers as co-nurturers is highlighted. Instead of imitating ideal fathering shaped by rapidly changing societies, fathers should establish the foundations of authentic fathering and develop a personal identity to practice it effectively.

Exit, loyalty and focus. Dutch social workers’ responses to swing-of-the-pendulum policies

ABSTRACT Many social workers are confronted with tidal waves – cyclical or swing-of-the-pendulum policies – in the course of their career. Policies oscillate between harsh and lenient, emphasising safety and family unity, equality and tailor-made arrangements. In addition, social work organisations are being organised and reorganised in recurrent modes as well: from large-scale to small-scale, with or without team coordinators, from a generalised to a specialised division of tasks. In this article, we pose the question how social workers respond to cyclical changes in policy and management. We use a dataset of 35 interviews with Dutch social workers – trained in the early 1990s, early 2000s, and early 2010s – about their careers. We found that some social workers respond to cyclical changes in policy and management by exiting their profession or contemplating exit. Others adjusted to the policy circles and management fashions, sometimes grudgingly, sometimes because they endorsed the new policies, and sometimes because they just went along. Yet other social workers practised focus, that is: they sought refuge in the core of their profession, delivering the best possible social work, ignoring the tidal waves as far as possible. The latter response seems to be based on a strong professional identity

Value Erosion in Turkey: An Analysis of the ‘Esra Erol’da’ Program and its Impact on the Notion of Family Unity

Medyanın gelişmesi ve değişmesiyle değerlere yüklenen anlamlar da değişmiş toplumun olaylara ve davranışlara yaklaşımı yeni boyutlar kazanmıştır. Kadınların sesi olma ve çeşitli sorunları çözme iddiasıyla ortaya çıktığı ifade edilen programlarla toplumda yaşanan değer erozyonları da daha görünür olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, bu programlardan biri olan “Esra Erol’da” programında yer alan, özellikle aile içinde yaşanan olaylar analiz edilerek Türkiye’deki değer erozyonları ve bu erozyonlara neden olan durumlar ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Bu amaçla, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden örnek olay (durum-vaka) incelemesi deseni kullanılmıştır. 2018-2022 yılları arasında her yılın başında, ortasında ve sonunda yayınlanan üçer olay seçilmiş ve toplamda on beş vaka incelenmiştir. Görüntüye dayalı doküman analizi yapılarak, veriler söylem analizi yoluyla içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Araştırmanın sonucunda ahlaki/dini (sadakatsiz olma, iffetsiz olma, kötü niyetli olma, vs.), insani (bencil olma, güvenilir olmama, sorumsuz olma, vs.) ve toplumsal (toplumsal olaylara duyarsızlık, aileye önem vermeme, etik kurallara bağlı olmama, vs.) olmak üzere üç tema bağlamında değerlere yönelik erozyonlar tespit edilmiştir. Bu erozyonların nedenleri; sosyal medyanın amacına uygun kullanılmaması, çarpık aile ilişkilerinin varlığı, aile sevgisinden yoksunluk, gizlilik ve mahremiyetin ihlali, güven ve aidiyet eksikliği ve olumsuz ekonomik durum olarak görülmüştür.