Introduction/Objective A community health assessment conducted with the Washington West Africa Center identified ending domestic violence (DV) as a priority within the West African immigrant population in the greater Seattle area. This study seeks to understand the intersecting factors that increase the risk of DV and identify strategies to inform prevention and policy. Methods This cross-sectional qualitative study utilized the principles of community - based participatory research, involving in-depth interviews with 32 immigrant African women who survived DV from male intimate partners in Washington state (n=31) or acted as a key informant of DV (n=1). The interview transcripts were analyzed using descriptive thematic analytical methods. Results All participants experienced their first DV episode before age 26, typically during cohabitation, pregnancy, or childrearing with partners aged 26–30 years. Duration of DV ranged from 3 to 36 months. Key facilitators for exiting DV relationships included social support (50%), safety concerns for self or children (31.6%), economic empowerment (~8%), and DV education (5.3%). Perceived love by survivors was the most common reason for remaining in abusive relationships (58%), followed by fear of law enforcement involvement (18%). Stigma and shame were major barriers to seeking help. Discussion Study findings were similar to the regional existing literature of risk factors and common stressors that increase DV, but strategies to prevent it were distinct to this demographic. Conclusion Interventions leveraging cultural values like community networks of social support, empowerment and family values should be prioritized for effective DV prevention in close-knit African immigrant communities.

ABSTRACT Language mixing (LM) in multilingual settings has cultural, social and pragmatic functions, but attitudes to LM can vary widely, influencing language use and maintenance. While Vietnamese in Australia has been studied from several perspectives, research on attitudes toward English–Vietnamese LM remains limited. This study explores how Vietnamese Australians perceive LM in their community. Adapting the matched-guise technique, we created artificial stimuli based on natural speech, featuring monolingual Vietnamese (VN) and code-mixed (CM) guises. In a between-subjects experiment, 124 listeners recruited through online community groups reacted to guises using a five-point rating scale, with a “Don’t Know” (DK) option. Analysis revealed nuanced perceptions depending on context and the trait being evaluated. CM guises were perceived more positively for professional traits but less positively for personal traits, while VN guises were perceived positively for personal traits. These results reflect English’s prestige and Vietnamese’s association with the community, informality and family values. Attitudes were influenced by content or topic, individual speaker differences, and the perceived purpose of the utterance. The high DK response rate for some traits underscores the complexity of attitude evaluation and its discursive nature. We recommend that future research on attitudes to LM incorporate broader rating tasks beyond linguistic factors.

Family functioning encompasses cultural values and behavioral patterns, with family dysfunction referring to pervasive and maladaptive interactions in the latter dimension. In Chinese culture, filial piety is a core familial value, comprising authoritarian filial piety (AFP), rooted in hierarchy and obedience, and reciprocal filial piety (RFP), based on mutual affection and care. This study examines the relationships between AFP, RFP, family dysfunction, and eating pathology among Chinese adults with anorexia nervosa (AN). We employed a two-part design that included a cross-sectional analysis of 144 female adults with AN in Chinese mainland and, within the same cohort, a longitudinal follow-up of 75 patients to examine how filial piety and family dysfunction predict changes in eating pathology over time. Correlation, hierarchical multiple regression, and generalized least squares were used for data analysis. Cross-sectionally, AFP was associated with greater eating pathology (β = 0.161, p < .05). While RFP and family dysfunction were not significantly associated with eating pathology after controlling psychological and biological factors. Longitudinally, AFP did not independently predict symptom progression after controlling for baseline pathology, suggesting that AFP may act not as a primary driver of worsening symptoms. AFP represents a stable cultural risk factor for eating pathology in Chinese adults with AN. These findings underscore the importance of integrating cultural values like AFP into therapeutic frameworks and developing culturally adapted interventions for Chinese populations.

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This study investigates the impact of online gambling on the resilience of Muslim families, with a particular focus on the Riau region of Indonesia, through the lens of Islamic law. The rapid growth of online gambling, driven by the accessibility and anonymity provided by digital technologies, has become a pressing concern for many families. This research explores how online gambling undermines family stability, contributing to financial distress, psychological stress, and familial conflict. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the study collects data through semi structured interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and document analysis from families affected by gambling, religious leaders, and law enforcement officials. Findings indicate that online gambling not only leads to significant financial losses, often resulting in the sale of personal assets and accruing debt, but also fosters emotional neglect and psychological turmoil within families. Moreover, the lack of legal enforcement against digital gambling exacerbates the issue, as international gambling platforms evade local jurisdiction. From an Islamic perspective, the study emphasizes the prohibition of gambling (maisir) in Islam and the importance of preserving family integrity, wealth, and mental health. The research suggests that Islamic education systems, particularly madrasahs and pesantren, play a vital role in preventing gambling addiction by promoting digital literacy, ethical decision making, and family values. The findings align with the objectives of maqāṣid al sharī‘ah the preservation of family unity, wealth, and mental well-being highlighting the need for integrated solutions combining legal, educational, and community-based interventions. This study contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable development, particularly in relation to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), by providing a comprehensive framework for addressing the rising threat of online gambling in Muslim communities.

ABSTRACT Human trafficking of women and children (HTWC) has always been a global concern and a persistent social issue in China. But feminist critiques of HTWC’s media representations are insufficient in understanding the underlying gendered power dynamics and ideologies, especially in non-Western, local socio-political contexts. Drawing on the anthropological notion of “transforming patriarchal configurations,” which focuses on the interplay between gender and generational inequalities, this study takes China’s state media as a critical and illustrative case. It systematically explores how HTWC’s representations engage with patriarchal values embedded in Chinese society. This study analyzes 117 news articles from People’s Daily (2011–2024) with critical discourse analysis and content analysis. The findings reveal a nuanced picture. The ambivalent subordinations between society, families, and individuals reframe personal suffering as collective tragedies for families and society. Structural causes like gender inequality are systematically downplayed in favor of discourses prioritizing patriarchal familial values and social order, echoing the state’s intent to preserve existing patriarchal family structures and maintain social stability, thereby legitimizing the very gendered hierarchies that potentially exacerbate HTWC. This study contributes to understanding how state media’s discourses shape patriarchal configurations and offers insights into media representation research of HTWC and gender violence more broadly.

The article provides a scientific analysis of artistic and aesthetic pursuits within the framework of national values in the writer’s stories Amerikanyn ulttyq baylygy (America’s National Wealth), Aspandagy aq kobelekter (White Butterflies in the Sky), Qytaydan zhetken salemdeme (Greetings from China), Tarki duniye (Renouncing the World), Zhalgyzdyq (Loneliness), Korgen-baqqan (The Experienced), and Toqtyshaq. These works contribute significantly to the formation of patriotism, moral qualities, and instructive education, particularly among the younger generation. The effective use of the epistolary genre is demonstrated through Asemay’s letters to Omirbay in Qytaydan zhetken. The weakening of national values reflected in the actions of individual characters is examined in relation to the concept of spiritual and moral education in modern pedagogy. The artistic and aesthetic features of the stories are analyzed in terms of universal human values, national cognitive characteristics, parallelism, character portrayal, and artistic elements, including mysticism. Categories such as spiritual corruption, loneliness, conscience, compassion, and shame, conveyed through the system of characters, are considered alongside contemporary spiritual-moral education. Particular attention is given to the dominance of lyricism in Zhalgyzdyq and the mystical character of Tarki duniye. The elevation of the main characters is revealed through monologue and dialogue, while artistic expression is distinguished by its ability to incorporate streams of consciousness, dreams, and phantom visions. The article also discusses national education models—ancestral testament, reverence for homeland and nation, family values, national consciousness, and spiritual harmony—aimed at cultivating patriotism, morality, labour education, appreciation of beauty, and mastery of national values in accordance with the goals of educating future generations and enhancing personal development. The purpose of the article is to identify and scientifically analyze the artistic and aesthetic features of the writer's works in the context of national values and their educational potential in the system of modern spiritual and moral education.

Abstract In post-patriarchal China, contemporary weddings are a key site for intergenerational negotiation, carrying conflicts and compromises shaped by cultural perceptions, gender ideologies and power dynamics. Through Critical Thematic Analysis (CTA) of interviews with 15 well-educated young brides from urban China, this study identifies four themes: a traditional vs. modern wedding debate; collaboration vs. control in intra-family relations; divergent vs. convergent expectations of wedding performances; and resistance vs. persistence of patriarchy. Critically analyzing each theme unveils several key findings: there are uncritical cultural identities across generations; unstable and uneven conditions of inverted families; intergenerational exploitation (one generation’s sacrifice serving another’s interests) based on gender bias and class disparities; and ambivalent gender perceptions of young brides and illusory gender equality (a superficial appearance of equality masking deeper inequalities) at weddings. Situated within the evolving socio-political, economic and cultural environment of contemporary China, this research highlights the complex interplay of cultural ideologies, gender perceptions, family values and intergenerational power dynamics in post-patriarchal Chinese society, offering a feminist critique of urban wedding negotiations.

ABSTRACTObjective.To explore barriers and opportunities in implementing adolescent sexual and reproductive health interventions in four rural Indigenous communities in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.Methods.An exploratory descriptive qualitative study was conducted using stakeholder mapping and a reflexive thematic approach. Data were collected through 20 semistructured interviews with key stakeholders involved in adolescent sexual and reproductive health programming.Results.Persistent barriers included limited institutional capacity, inadequate access to and coverage of comprehensive sexuality education and health care services (including youth-friendly spaces), and resistance rooted in family, religious, and community values. Structural issues, such as underfunding, political turnover, and limited multisectoral coordination, further hinder program sustainability. Opportunities for enhancing interventions were identified through community participation, youth leadership, demographic changes, technological advancements, and the integration of mental health.Conclusions.Strengthening governance, promoting inclusive multisectoral coordination, and leveraging adolescent and community engagement are crucial for implementing sustainable, culturally grounded sexual and reproductive health interventions in Indigenous communities in Guatemala and similar contexts.

The digital era creates a complex environment for Generation Alpha, immersed in technology from birth. This study aims to investigate how families, through communication patterns, facilitate innovation and healthy identity formation amidst the pressures of digital culture. Using a qualitative approach with a multi-family case study design with six subjects, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of communication artifacts. The results show that democratic and participatory communication patterns are significantly correlated with children's innovative capacity. Families that adopt a concept-oriented approach, emphasizing the exchange of ideas and the appreciation of differing opinions, are able to produce individuals with greater cognitive flexibility and resilience. Key findings identify psychological safety as a crucial mediator, enabling families to function as "identity laboratories" where children experiment with digital personas before consolidating authentic identities. The study concludes that transforming parents' roles into digital mentors is crucial for bridging the generation gap through active mediation. By integrating family values and digital influences, children can become thoughtful innovators and responsible digital citizens.

Preschool children with emotional and behavioral problems (EBP) are at risk of having mental health problems in adulthood. The goal of this study is to determine the prevalence of EBP and identify the predictors of EBP among preschool children in Kelantan. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 180 parents of children who are attending preschool. A set of questionnaires consisted of Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Parenting Emotional Style Questionnaire (PESQ), Asian Family Characteristic Scale (AFCS), and Service Quality Questionnaire (SERVQUAL) to measure i) EBP, ii) parental emotional styles, iii) family values, iv) teacher's empathy, and learning environment and items, respectively. The overall prevalence of EBP was 16.1%. The prevalence of peer problems, hyperactivity problems, conduct problems, and emotional problems was 51.7%, 12.8%, 9.4%, and 6.1%, respectively. Based on Multiple Logistic Regression, parental occupational status (p = 0.046), family value (p = 0.021), and emotion dismissing parental styles (p = 0.002) were significant predictors of EBP, while there was no significant relationship between parental marital status, parental educational level, teacher's empathy, learning environment and items and emotion coaching parental styles. Therefore, early intervention is urgently needed to minimize EBP and prevent these problems in Kelantan.

City Obregón, municipal capital of Cajeme, Sonora, has experienced an alarming increase in the crime of feminicide in the last decade. This scenario shows a problem of security, human rights and public health. The present research exposes some sociocultural concepts about cultural patterns of value systems that favor the normalization of extreme violence against women, which is feminicide. It is proposed as a hypothesis that the family nucleus is not only a place of affection, but it is also an environment where family dynamics that justify, mitigate and cover up “violence against women” are enabled, reinforced and reproduced (CU, 2026). One of the main ideas is the desensitization that occurs when violence becomes part of daily or social life. This makes it impossible for offenses, threats, insults, attacks, blows, etc. They are seen as an obstacle that complicates reporting and prevention. In this sense, what is taught without words, silence, obedience, tolerance of abuse can be learned and have greater impact than any official discourse on access to a life free of violence (CU, 2026). For these reasons, these learnings consolidate the patriarchal system and gender inequalities, which reinforce the notion that women have less value, are inferior and have less importance than men, for these reasons they must endure abuse, mistreatment, physical and psychological violence, etc. In environments such as Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, where elements such as the Gender Alert against Women (CONAVIM, 2025), high incidence of crime and the presence of network structures of criminal organizations are combined and it is situated as one of the populations with the highest level of violence worldwide. These dynamics of patterns and processes of violence against women are alarming and require analysis as an object of research. It is concluded that to reconstruct the genesis of violence from everyday life and what it is necessary to analyze what role family values ​​play in its reproduction. Understanding this phenomenon from the private space of the home can be the first step to prevent and transform it.

The cultural value of familism describes prioritizing family over the individual. Previous evidence supports relations between familism and health behaviors, including sleep. Using data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, this investigation explored associations of parent and adolescent familism and adolescent sleep. The sample included 438 Latino/a parent-adolescent dyads, with youth averaging 11.87 (SD = 0.67) years old (assigned female at birth: 49.78%) and parents averaging 40.51 (SD = 6.50) years old (female: 90.38%) with a majority identifying as Mexican or Mexican American (parents: 53.83%; youth: 54.51%). Most adolescents were born in the United States or its territories (94.28%). Parents and adolescents independently reported on multiple dimensions of familism, including familism support, familism obligation, and familism referent, which were combined to create an overall familism score. Adolescents wore Fitbit devices that measured objective parameters of sleep including minutes, efficiency, wake after sleep onset, latency, midpoint, and variability in minutes and midpoint. Multiple regression models were fit to determine associations of parent and adolescent familism dimensions with adolescent sleep. Youth obligation and parent support familism were related to more ideal sleep, while youth referent and parent obligation familism were related to less ideal sleep. While some dimensions of familism may pose a risk for poor sleep, others support ideal sleep and should be emphasized within the parent-adolescent relationship. As practitioners and clinicians incorporate cultural sensitivity into their practices and recommendations and families cultivate a supportive environment through familism values, Latino/a youth will be more likely to experience optimal sleep outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

This study examined developmental changes in the associations among mother, father, and sibling relationship quality and youth familism from ages 12 to 22 years. Data were collected from Mexican-origin younger (Mage = 12.8, SD = 0.58) and older siblings (Mage = 15.5, SD = 1.57) in 246 families in the southwestern United States at four timepoints. Maternal and paternal warmth were positively linked to familism between 15 and 19.5 and 12 and 21 years of age, respectively; sibling intimacy was positively associated with youth familism between 19.5 and 21.5 years of age. Discussion focuses on implications for developmental changes in youth relationships with parents and siblings, and their differential associations with familism at different points in development. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Abstract This study examines family business performance through three theoretical lenses: dynamic capabilities, entrepreneurial orientation, and socioemotional wealth. Data were gathered from 156 Spanish family businesses and interviews with eight family business CEOs. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the data. The results reveal valuable findings. Dynamic capabilities, particularly sensing, seizing, and resource reconfiguration, are critical for navigating dynamic environments and achieving sustainable competitive advantage. Entrepreneurial orientation, defined by innovation, proactivity, and risk-taking, also enhances performance, especially in contexts of technological and digital transformation. Socioemotional wealth, which encompasses family control, social ties, and legacy preservation, influences strategic decision-making but has a weaker effect than dynamic capabilities and entrepreneurial orientation. Collectively, the findings underscore the interplay of adaptability, entrepreneurial strategies, and family values in driving the resilience of family businesses. Spain provides an illustrative context because family businesses represent over 92% of all Spanish firms and include global leaders in the food, fashion, infrastructure, and tourism industries. Insights derived from this study therefore offer valuable implications for family businesses worldwide. Overall, the current study contributes to the research by integrating these three frameworks and highlighting their individual and combined roles in performance optimization.

The impact of the COVID-19 virus disproportionately affected U.S. Indigenous peoples, who experienced the highest infection and death rates in comparison with non-Indigenous peoples. In this article, we use the framework of historical oppression, resilience, and transcendence (FHORT) to understand how Southeastern Indigenous peoples in the United States navigated hardships associated with the COVID-19 global pandemic. This culturally congruent framework contextualizes imbalances found at individual, family, and community ecological levels, illustrating a direct correlation to sociopolitical, historical, and cultural oppression. This research assessed interconnections of structural inequity and associated disruptions to Indigenous wholistic wellness amid the pandemic. Thirty-one community-based, critical ethnographic interviews were conducted following an Indigenous toolkit for ethical and culturally sensitive research to understand quantitative risk factors associated with participant responses to COVID-19. The following themes emerged: (a) racism, sexism, and discrimination; (b) increased trauma, financial stress, and violence; (c) physical symptoms; (d) impaired unity; and (e) disintegrated support and kinship networks. Risk factors associated with COVID-19 emerged in large part from systemic inequity, incongruence between Indigenous family values and physical distancing protocols, and impaired collectivism. Future crisis interventions should promote traditional protective factors to offset the impact of historical oppression, consistent with the FHORT.

The Tepuk Sakinah movement introduced in the Bimbingan Perkawinan program of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has sparked debate and social resistance in digital spaces because it is perceived as a simplification of Islamic family values. This study seeks to address two main questions, namely the substantive meaning of Tepuk Sakinah from the perspective of Islamic family law and the normative and social implications of its use as a medium for value internalization. The research employed a normative legal method with a conceptual approach and literature analysis, enriched by a study of digital media discourse to examine the construction of meaning and public responses to Tepuk Sakinah. The findings show that the lyrics and structure of Tepuk Sakinah represent the core values of the sakinah family, namely zawaj, mītsāqan ghalīẓan, mu‘āsyarah bil ma‘rūf, musyawarah, and tarāḍin, and are therefore normatively aligned with the principles of Islamic family law. The emerging social resistance is largely driven by fragmented symbolic interpretations and the circulation of content on social media without a comprehensive educational framework, which creates an impression of trivializing Islamic family values. This study concludes that Tepuk Sakinah has the potential to function as an effective medium for value internalization if it is positioned as a supporting learning tool rather than the primary objective, and if it is integrated with policy communication strategies that are sensitive to public perceptions. The implications suggest that the development of pedagogical innovations in keluarga sakinah guidance needs to be accompanied by more comprehensive and participatory management of public discourse in digital spaces.

This research examines the development of brand identity strategies for RM. Laksana, a traditional Sundanese restaurant in Kuningan, West Java, that has been operating for more than 50 years. In the context of the food and beverage (F&amp;B) industry that continues to grow in Indonesia, especially in West Java with a growth of 15.53% (y-o-y) in the third quarter of 2025, RM. Laksana faces challenges in building a strong brand identity in the midst of increasingly fierce competition. This research uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interview methods with restaurant owners and managers, direct observation, and document analysis. The findings of the study show that RM. Laksana has strategic assets in the form of a 50-year heritage of hereditary recipes, a commitment to quality raw materials (live fish and homemade spices), and strong family values. However, the restaurant faces the problem of using generic names that causes consumer confusion. The recommended strategy includes developing an authentic brand identity by positioning RM. Laksana as the "Guardian of Heritage", the implementation of a new visual identity that still respects historical heritage, and consistent communication about the restaurant's values and excellence. This research makes a practical contribution to culinary MSMEs in developing a strong and sustainable brand identity.

ABSTRACT As African immigrant and transnational youth navigate geographic and digital borders, they bring their languages into spaces shaped by global anti-Blackness, anti-immigrant sentiments, and hierarchical linguistic ideologies. Amid increasing global migration and the enrollment of African immigrants and transnational youth in schools within societies governed by strict immigration and language policies, I propose the African Linguistic Gaze (ALG). ALG foregrounds African youths’ agency and desire in shaping how their languages are heard and valued. Comprised of six tenets, ALG theorizes African youths’ linguistic lives at the intersection of transnationalism, ethnocultural family values and practices, and racialization. It also recognizes African youths’ repertoires as fluid and evolving while embedded in global struggles against linguistic erasure. Drawing from a critical ethnographic research partnership with African youth and families, the article concludes with pedagogical and policy implications that urge schools to expand linguistic equity in solidarity with other racialized multilingual students.