Foster Mothers Research Articles

Психологическое благополучие и жизнестойкость замещающих матерей

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">This article analyzes the relationship between psychological well-being and resilience in the context of attitudes toward adopted children among foster mothers. The hypothesis suggests that a mother’s active participation in upbringing promotes democratic relationships with the child and creative approaches to problem-solving, and that her psychological well-being depends on an optimistic attitude and willingness to cooperate with the child. The respondents were 48 foster mothers, raising between 1 and 7 adopted children. The average age of the substitute mothers was 40 ± 6 years. To test the hypothesis, the following methods were used: the “Resilience Test” by S. Maddi, the “Psychological Well-Being Scale” by K. Ryff, the “Parental Attitude Diagnostics” questionnaire by A.Ya. Varga and V.V. Stolin, and the “Personal change-readiness survey” in the adaptation by N.A. Bazhanova, G.L. Bardier. The study confirmed the hypothesis and identified a connection between psychological well-being and resilience in substitute mothers. It was also established that the well-being and ability of a substitute mother to withstand social pressure depend on her ability to cope with stress, her readiness for self-realization, and her ability to achieve goals. A high level of psychological well-being contributes to the enjoyment of raising an adopted child.</span></p>

Специфика родительской идентичности замещающих матерей

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">The article presents the results of a master’s study of the specifics of the parental identity of substitute mothers with teenage children. Parental attitudes, the degree of acceptance of the parental role, the ratio of ideas about the ideal mother and about oneself as a mother, the stage of personal identity were considered as components of their parental identity. It is proved that the identity of foster mothers has its own specifics, which is expressed in inconsistency, insufficient acceptance of the parental position, attitudes towards an overprotective parenting style of foster children, insufficient attention to the emotional side of the relationship with the child, with higher assessments of their parental competencies compared to biological mothers. The study involved 60 mothers, 30 of whom raised their own children and 30 adopted ones.</span></p>

Behavioral addictions and psychosis

M.K* is a 27-year-old, single, unemployed male that was driven to the Emergency Department by his foster father, four weeks ago with first episode of psychiatric symptoms of tactile hallucinations, auditory hallucinations of male and female voices making inappropriate sexual comments about him, persecutory delusions and delusions of control for the past five days. M.K is a daily cannabis user of 0.5-1g use for the past 2 years and has 5.5 pack year smoking history. M.K also reports having a pornography and masturbation addiction for 2 years with marked intrusive thoughts of sexual nature the past week. M.K has no medical or psychiatric history. Recent stressor was moving out of foster father’s house 8 days ago. The symptoms led to significant impact at work which he has quit since then. On presentation, M. K showed partial insight into his third person running commentary hallucinations but believed adamantly that he was being watched, followed and controlled. He reported hearing his female neighbour stating that he has sexual interest in animals and later heard his manager making pedophilic allegations on him. M.K was so distressed, he quit work and isolated himself in his room. He reported poor concentration and lack of appetite for the past week. M.K describes his baseline mood to have “always been not the greatest” and denied anhedonia, fatigue, or sleep changes. He denied thoughts of self- harm, harm to others or suicidal ideation. Four weeks following inpatient, referral to HBCT and cannabis abstinence has shown improvement in psychiatric symptoms with absence of hallucinations, however, there has been increased symptoms of anxiety with “panic attacks”. M.K’s biological mother is reported to have history of substance misuse and sister with depressive symptoms. He continues to withdraw from society with increased time spent indoors gaming and shows emotional dependence on foster father.

Parenting stress, dyadic coping and endocrine markers of stress and resilience in foster and biological mothers.

Foster parents have been shown to report higher levels of parenting stress but also more dyadic coping (DC) behaviors in their partnership than biological parents, which might be an important protective factor that helps them cope with daily stressors. Here, we examined how parenting stress and DC are related in foster and biological parents and whether these are reflected in long-term alterations of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis activity. A total of 79 foster mothers and 131 biological mothers participated in a longitudinal study. At the initial assessment, children were aged 2-7 years and lived for an average of 18 months in their current foster family. Mothers' cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) concentrations and their cortisol/DHEA ratios were assessed in scalp hair twice with approximately 11 months in between, while their perceived parenting stress and DC were measured by self-report questionnaires. Results showed no significant differences between foster mothers and biological mothers in cortisol, DHEA and cortisol/DHEA concentrations. While more DC was longitudinally related to lower levels of parenting stress across both study groups, no significant associations were found to endocrine markers. Thus, these findings indicate that increased parenting stress levels were not, or not strongly, reflected in HPA axis alterations as assessed in hair. Our findings thus add evidence for non-significant associations between self-reported perceived stress and chronic HPA axis markers. Future studies may explore whether early interventions, including those aimed at promoting and maintaining positive DC, are beneficial in preventing the development of stress-related illnesses in foster parents.

Pemaknaan Nilai Perjuangan dan Kasih Sayang Ibu Asuh dalam Film Air Mata Di Ujung Sajadah

Some Indonesians think that the care of a child by a foster mother will not be as good as when raised by a biological mother. Through this movie, Key Mangunsong as the director of this movie wants to convey the meaning of family, especially mothers, in caring for educating children. The purpose of this research is to find out how the representation of the meaning of the struggle for love of a foster mother in the movie air mata di ujung sajadah. This research uses a qualitative method using the Roland Barthes semiotic approach and focuses on the character Yumna as a subject who becomes a foster mother by looking at aspects of denotation, connotation, and myth. There are 9 scenes in this study which are the material for data analysis. In addition, data collection was carried out by means of observation, document study, and literature study. The results of this study show that foster mothers can educate their foster children by giving abundant love to their children.

The role of single parent in developing children’s self-awareness; A case study in the Islamic region, Aceh

This research aims to analyze the steps single parents take in fostering the self-awareness of 5-year-old children and describe their attitudes. Using a case study approach, this qualitative research involved two single parents and two children aged 5 years as research subjects. Based on interviews and observations, single parents foster children's self-awareness through several steps: recognizing one's own emotions and the emotions of others, managing one's emotions, motivating oneself, being a role model, and building social relationships. As a result, children's self-awareness manifests in self-confidence, independence in choosing activities, emotional control, understanding of rules, discipline, persistence, and pride in their work. The development of self-awareness in 5-year-old children is closely related to the steps implemented by single parents, with being a role model being the most effective method in fostering children's self-awareness.

Temporary Custody in Care Centres. Report from a Study in the Silesian Voivodeship

One of the most important assumptions about the operation of the contemporary foster care system is that caring for a child deprived of proper living conditions in their own family is temporary. The aim of a child’s stay in foster care is to rebuild the stability of the family and restore it to the child or—should that emerge as impossible—to regulate the child’s legal status and initiate the adoption procedure.The research objective is to determine to what extent care centres fulfil the assumptions of foster care temporariness and define mutual relations between variables significant for the fulfilment of this assumption. It also aims to determine differences between towns with district rights and country districts concerning the indicators of foster care temporariness. The study was conducted based on financial and material reports on the performance of tasks in the field of family support and the system of foster care in the province of Silesia. The study results show that, on average, family reintegration occurs in the instance of one in nine children placed in institutional foster care. At the same time, the adoption rate is depicted by a downward trend. Another phenomenon of concern is that an increasing proportion of children leaving institutional foster care are those who become independent. This means that the temporariness of institutional foster care is decreasing. Research also demonstrated that the indicators of deinstitutionalisation and intensity of foster care do not have a statistically significant impact on fulfilling the temporariness assumption at care institutions. The type of county, on the other hand, has a statistically significant effect on the fulfilment of adoption tasks.

Deinstitutionalisation of foster care in Poland. Experiences of selected foster care organisers in the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship

Placing a child in foster care is a last resort and should take place after all possible forms of support and assistance have been exhausted. However, if a child is placed under the care and upbringing of foster care, it is necessary to create conditions as close as possible to those of a family. Since 2000, the Polish foster care system has been subject to the process of deinstitutionalisation. The organisers of foster care were obliged to take actions aimed at reducing the importance of the foster care system in the full childcare system, a smooth transition to a system where full community-level childcare is provided. The aim of the article is to present the foster care system and directions of changes in foster care in quantitative terms and to evaluate the organisation of foster care in the context of the process of its deinstitutionalisation. The conclusions were based on statistical data analysis on the foster care system, which constituted the background for discussions by organisers of foster care in selected poviats of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. The system of foster care in Poland is based on family foster care. Reducing the number of institutional foster care facilities is possible, but in the current system, it is only likely to partially eliminate them. The most significant identified challenge of the foster care system is the dropping number of foster families. Additionally, the deinstitutionalisation of foster care requires, above all, measures to increase the effectiveness of the support system and upbringing of the child and natural family in the local environment.

Fructooligosaccharides Intake during Pregnancy Improves Metabolic Phenotype of Offspring in High Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice.

Obesity and metabolic diseases are closely associated, and individuals who become obese are also prone to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Gut microbiota is mediated by diet and can influence host metabolism and the incidence of metabolic disorders. Recent studies have suggested that improving gut microbiota through a fructooligosaccharide (FOS)-supplemented diet may ameliorate obesity and other metabolic disorders. Although accumulating evidence supports the notion of the developmental origins of health and disease, the underlying mechanisms remain obscure. ICR mice are fed AIN-93G formula-based cellulose -, FOS-, acetate-, or propionate-supplemented diets during pregnancy. Offspring are reared by conventional ICR foster mothers for 4 weeks; weaned mice are fed high fat diet for 12 weeks and housed individually. The FOS and propionate offspring contribute to suppressing obesity and improving glucose intolerance. Gut microbial compositions in FOS-fed mothers and their offspring are markedly changed. However, the beneficial effect of FOS diet on the offspring is abolished when antibiotics are administered to pregnant mice. The findings highlight the link between the maternal gut environment and the developmental origin of metabolic syndrome in offspring. These results open novel research avenues into preemptive therapies for metabolic disorders by targeting the maternal gut microbiota.

Tradisi Pengangkonan dalam Pra Perkawinan Adat Lampung dan Relevansinya dengan Pengangkatan Anak dalam Hukum Nasional

Background. In the past, Lampung people were only familiar with single-tribe marriages, that is, a person with Lampung tribe only married a partner with Lampung tribe. But over time inter-ethnic marriages began to be carried out frequently, one example is the Lampung tribe marrying a Javanese tribe, as is the case with inter-ethnic marriages in Tiuh Balak Village, Baradatu Way Kanan. This does not prevent the marriage from happening because of the seangkonan (child adoption) custom, Pengangkonan must be done if Lampung people want to marry people of different tribes or different Buay (Descendants). Aim. The problem in this research is how the tradition of Pengangkonan in the pre-marriage of Lampung customary tribe in Tiuh Balak Village Baradau Way Kanan and how the relevance of Pengangkonan to the adoption of children in national law. So that this research aims to find out how the tradition of Pengankonan in pre-marriage Lampung customs in Kampung Tiuh Balak Baradatu Way Kanan and how the relevance of Pengankonan to the appointment of children in national law. Methods. This research is a type of field research. The approach used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive nature, namely research that aims to describe the pre-wedding pengangkonan of Lampung customs and its relevance to adoption in national law in Kampung Tiuh Balak Baradatu Way Kanan. Results. Based on the research that has been conducted, the tradition of pengangkonan in pre-marriage Lampung customs in Tiuh Balak Baradatu Way Kanan Village has been running in accordance with the provisions of Lampung customs prevailing in the community, where when there is a person who is native to Lampung pepadun who wants to marry someone outside the Lampung pepadun tribe, then a foster father must be found first specifically for a person who is not native to the Lampung pepadun tribe. And this anchoring is done before the marriage or pre-marriage. Furthermore, pengangkonan in the pre-marriage of Lampung customary tribe in Kampung Tiuh Balak Baradatu Way Kanan is also relevant or in accordance with the appointment of children in national law, because pengangkonan of children in Lampung customary pre-marriage has the same purpose as the purpose of adopting children in national law, namely for the best interests of the child and is carried out based on local customs

ISLAMIC THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION IN TRAUMA RECOVERY OF VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AT THE TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION UNIT OF THE ACEH WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION AREA (UPTD PPA)

<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="388"><p class="TableParagraph"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> Abstract </span></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="388"><p class="TableParagraph"><em>This research aims to find out how Islamic therapeutic communication is implemented in recovering from trauma from victims of sexual violence at the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (UPTD PPA). This paper uses the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) approach. This research uses qualitative methods with descriptive data analysis. Data was obtained through interviews, document study, and observation. The research informants were the Head of the UPTD PPA, Head of the Administration Subdivision, Head of the Case Follow-up Section, Head of the Reception and Clarification Section, Clinical and Forensic Psychologists, Psychological and Legal Counselors, Social Welfare Workers and Foster Mothers. The research results show the implementation of Islamic therapeutic communication in three stages: 1) Islamic Therapeutic Communication in the Orientation or Introduction Phase, 2) Therapeutic Communication in the Working Phase, and 3) Islamic Therapeutic Communication in the Termination Phase which is carried out by service officers at UPTD PPA with good speech, an attitude full of gentleness, adjusting the language and content of the conversation, conveying information about the real situation about the victim's problem, even though it does not completely heal the trauma, it has an effect on self-acceptance, communication skills, and motivation so that the victim gets closer and closer. repent to Allah. Islamic therapeutic communication that is applied prioritizes empathy and building rapport.</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Early Childhood Care and Education Institutions’ Innovative Strategies to Boost Father Participation in Parent Classes

This research aims to elucidate the integrative strategies utilized by Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) managers in Kecamatan Bandung Kulon to foster fathers' participation in parent classes. Recognizing the pivotal role of fathers in early childhood development, yet acknowledging the barriers they face, this study sought to uncover the methods and strategies ECCE institutions employ. Through a qualitative case study method, interviews with five ECCE managers were conducted as the primary data collection technique. The data was subsequently analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns, challenges, and innovative strategies. Findings highlight a confluence of traditional engagements, such as parenting guidance sessions, coupled with innovative tactics like cultural events and flexible scheduling. However, despite these efforts, work-centric challenges and societal expectations remain formidable barriers. This study underscores the imperative for a comprehensive, adaptive, and localized approach in enhancing father involvement in ECCE, adding a valuable dimension to the discourse on inclusive early education.

Enhancing Japanese elementary and junior high-school foreign language education

Enhancing Japanese elementary and junior high-school foreign language education Our ongoing research, fuelled by last year’s research grant, delves into the theme of “Evaluation of Foreign Language Education Fostering Children’s Thinking, Judgment, Expressiveness and Autonomous Attitude in the Digital Age.” This multi-year endeavour aligns with the significant changes unfolding in Japanese education, particularly the revision of elementary school curriculum guidelines, now entering its third year. The era of VUCA, marked by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity, has ushered in a period of profound educational reform. The dominance of AI, DX and digital advancements underscores the need for a substantial paradigm shift in perspectives on learning, instruction, and evaluation. Japan stands at the forefront of this transformative journey, with the current educational landscape demanding the most extensive post-war reform.

Effectiveness of a video-feedback intervention to promote positive parenting for foster children

Foster children are at risk for developing disorganized attachment relationships (Van den Dries et al., 2009; Vasileva & Petermann, 2018) and behavioural problems (Goemans et al., 2015; Vanschoonlandt et al., 2012). Video-feedback Intervention to promote Positive Parenting and Sensitive Discipline – Foster Care/Adoption (VIPP-FC/A) is an intervention aimed at improving sensitive parenting in order to promote secure attachment relations and reduce behavioural problems. In this study, a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was used in order to examine the effectiveness of VIPP-FC/A in a Flemish foster care sample ( n = 100), using questionnaires at three measurement moments. The hypothesis was that VIPP-FC/A would increase foster mothers’ sensitive parenting and decrease the externalizing behavioural problems and insecure attachment behaviour of the foster children and parenting stress of the foster mothers. The intervention effects on these four outcome variables were analysed by constructing four multilevel models. After controlling for the baseline measurement, there was no significant main effect of condition for sensitive parenting, externalizing problems, insecure attachment behaviour and parenting stress. There was however a significant effect of condition and age on insecure attachment behaviour: within the group of youngest foster children (under 30 months), children in the intervention group scored lower insecure attachment scores than children in the control group. Additionally, there was a significant effect of condition and type of foster care on externalizing behaviour problems. In the group of children placed in kinship foster care, children in the intervention group had lower external behavior scores than children in the control group.

“We Are the Beaker Mums”

This article sustains that children’s literature has the potential to legitimise and subvert dominant motherhood ideologies. Drawing on feminist motherhood theory in the fields of gender studies and children’s literature, this article critically analyses the influence of New Momism in Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracy Beaker series (1991–2019), contributing to a body of research on these acclaimed books for children. New Momism is an ideological movement which romanticises motherhood and sets highly demanding, impossible-to-meet standards of motherhood (Douglas and Adams 4). New Momist ideology resulted in a series of mother stereotypes advanced by the media, such as the “celebrity mum”, the “welfare mother” and the “supermum”. Mother characters in the Tracy Beaker novels are analysed against these stereotypes to ascertain to what extent their existence is supported or disavowed. This article is divided into two sections that coincide with the two sequences of the series. The first focuses on the two main mother characters: Carly, Tracy’s biological mother, and Cam, Tracy’s foster mother. The second part focuses on the character of Tracy as a mother and how her socio-economic background affects her experience of mothering. The presence of mother stereotypes such as the celebrity mum and the welfare mother demonstrate how New Momist ideas are embedded in the text. However, these patriarchal ideas of motherhood are also undermined in the novels, most notably through the challenge of mother stereotypes, the dismissal of the mother ideal and the portrayal of diverse motherhood experiences. Finally, an evolution in the treatment of motherhood throughout the years can be observed in the series, with the most recent novels presenting a more progressive perspective on working-class motherhood and female sexuality.

Equality Strategy for Reducing Stunting Prevalence Rate: Case Study of DKI Jakarta Province

This research aims to explore strategies for reducing the stunting prevalence rate in DKI Jakarta Province, which has reached 14.8 percent. The stunting rate is a problem because the DKI Jakarta governor's target for 2024 is to hope that the stunting rate will be more evenly distributed to reach the national target of 14 percent. The research hypothesis is how the DKI Jakarta Province's stunting prevalence rate will be evenly distributed throughout the region. The highest figure was in Seribu Islands Regency, around 20.50 percent; the lowest was in South Jakarta, around 11.90 percent; and the cities of East Jakarta and Central Jakarta were 14 percent. The research methodology uses qualitative methods with descriptive research design. Research data was taken from interviews in the field. By taking a population of stunting participants from four regions in DKI Jakarta, 20 people each, so the total sample is 100 people. The research results show that the two decisions of the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Number 981 and 774 of 2022, have been effective and right on target in overcoming the reduction in the prevalence of stunting rates. It's just that a more equitable strategy for reducing stunting prevalence rates is needed relatively evenly throughout the DKI Jakarta area. In conclusion, DKI Jakarta Province has reduced the stunting prevalence by 14.8 percent. A comprehensive strategy is needed to reduce the prevalence of stunting evenly, namely: (1) making a Regional Regulation for the DKI Jakarta Province regarding stunting; (2) increasing the number of Foster Fathers for Stunting Children (BAAS) from entrepreneurs and other stakeholders so that the stunting reduction strategy reaches the target of 14 percent evenly.

IMPELEMETASI MEDIA APE DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PAI ANAK DI TK IT ANAK SOLEH PERAYA, LOMBOK TENGAH

This research aims to explore the types of APE used by teachers in fostering children's PAI learning motivation, teacher preparation in implementing educational game tools to foster children's PAI learning motivation and finding out the obstacles faced by teachers in children's PAI learning at ANAK SOLEH IT Kindergarten. Type of qualitative research. The instruments used in this research were the researchers themselves and notebooks. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show the obstacles faced in implementing APE in children's PAI learning, such as the different concentrations of children, there are only 5 types of APE relating to children's PAI learners, APE is not sufficient, the majority of children like other types of games according to they are more interesting. And lack of order in APE management. There are five types of APE media used by teachers in children's PAI learning activities, namely hijaiyah letter puzzles, ablution movement puzzles, prayer movement puzzles, Muslim places of worship puzzles and prayer time displays. And the APE implementation process includes: appropriate APE, attracting motivation to practice how to play.

Reducing the Prevalence of Stunting Rates through the Foster Fathers for Stunting Children Program

Through the foster father program for stunted children, which was started by the Lubuklinggau Mayor, this study seeks to lower the prevalence of stunting in Lubuklinggau City. In October 2023, 155 stunted toddlers were registered in the ePPGBM application. During the intervention period, each child is assigned a foster father who will help by providing meals. By comparing the nutritional status of toddlers before and after receiving assistance from the foster father program for stunting toddlers, this study employed an experimental design. The research method used is an experimental method. The effectiveness of the intervention program provided was then determined using the paired samples T test. The findings indicated that there were significant differences in the nutritional status of toddlers before and after receiving the intervention, with a p-value of 0.000 (.05) and the study's findings indicate that the stunting foster father program had an impact on the nutritional status of the toddlers who received intervention, as evidenced by the 19 toddlers (12.2%).

Analyzing the Influences on Women’s Upbringing and Their Educational Significance Using the Case of Estella, the Heroine of Great Expectations

This paper explores the influences on women’s upbringing and their educational significance by using the character Estella from Great Expectations as a case study. Through analyzing the impact of social environment, family education, and self-awakening, this article aims to promote gender equality and the construction of a feminist cognitive community. It delves into the class divisions of 19th-century England, the manipulative family education imposed on Estella by Miss Havisham, and Estella’s journey towards self-consciousness after her foster mother’s death. The study highlights the challenges faced by women in societal constraints, family expectations, and the importance of self-discovery in overcoming these limitations.

Subsidized fertilizer management in the rice production centers of South Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bridging the gap between policy and practice

Abstract This study aims to examine the dynamics of subsidized fertilizer management in rice production areas in Sidrap and Wajo districts, South Sulawesi province. Using a case study approach with qualitative analysis, the study combined primary data from in-depth interviews and secondary data derived from various studies and reports from government organizations. The results show that there is a considerable gap between the government’s fertilizer budget and farmers’ actual needs, leading to coverage of only 37%, thus forcing farmers to purchase more expensive non-subsidized fertilizers. The inefficient distribution system results in delays and scarcity. As a result, there will be market and price dualism between subsidized and non-subsidized markets, as well as subsidized and non-subsidized prices. Enforcement of pricing regulations faces hurdles due to the black market. In addition, farmers use the “foster father” system to obtain credit. To improve fertilizer management, the study recommends a multifaceted approach: increased budget allocation, efficient distribution, strong enforcement of pricing regulations, and innovative financing solutions such as the Tani Card. These strategies, along with improved inter-agency coordination, aim to address challenges and increase the effectiveness of subsidized fertilizer policies.