Good Family Relationships Research Articles

Staying smoke-free: Factors associated with nonsmoking among urban Aboriginal adolescents in the Study of Environment on Aboriginal Resilience and Child Health (SEARCH).

To examine the factors associated with preventing regular smoking among Aboriginal adolescents. Cross-sectional analysis of data from 106 Aboriginal adolescents aged 12-17years, and their caregivers, from four Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in urban New South Wales, 2008-2012. The relation of individual, social, environmental and cultural factors to having 'never' smoked tobacco regularly was examined using Poisson regression. Overall, 83% of adolescents had never smoked regularly; 13 reported current and five past smoking. Most lived in smoke-free homes (60%) despite 75% reporting at least one current smoker caregiver. Participants were significantly more likely to have never smoked regularly if they had good mental health (PR=1.4, 95% CI: 1.1-1.9), their mother as their primary caregiver (1.3, 1.0-1.6), good family relationships (1.2, 1.0-1.5), stable housing (1.3, 1.1-1.7), had never used alcohol (1.8, 1.3-2.4), were not sexually active (3.1, 1.3- 7.2) and had no criminal justice interactions (1.8, 1.2-2.8). Most participants lived in smoke-free homes and the vast majority had never smoked regularly. Promoting good mental health and strengthening social connections may be protective against smoking as those experiencing less social disruption were more likely to have never smoked regularly. Smoking may be an indicator of psychosocial conditions and a prompt for screening and simultaneous treatment. SO WHAT?: Organisations should be resourced to deliver holistic adolescent health promotion programs. Programs and policies should support positive family relationships and stable housing as this may protect against the uptake of regular smoking.

Young people’s experiences of sexual and reproductive health interventions in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

ABSTRACT Despite efforts to address HIV-infection, adolescents and young peoples’ (AYP) engagement in interventions remain suboptimal. Guided by a risk protection framework we describe factors that support positive and negative experiences of HIV and SRH interventions among AYP in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, using data from: community mapping; repeat semi-structured individual interviews (n = 58 in 2017, n = 50 in 2018, n = 37 in 2019–2020); and group discussions (n = 13). AYP who had appropriate and accurate HIV-and SRH-related information were reported to use health-care services. Responsive health-care workers, good family and peer relationships were seen to be protective through building close connections and improving self-efficacy to access care. In contrast to cross-generational relationships with men, alcohol and drug use and early pregnancy were seen to put AYP at risk. Policies and interventions are needed that promote stable and supportive relationships with caregivers and peers, positive social norms and non-judgemental behaviour within clinical services.

Intimate partner violence among nontraditional Hispanic college students: an exploratory study

Nontraditional and commuter students, including Hispanic minority members and immigrants, are increasing within university enrollment. Although there is a national focus on sexual harassment, the dilemmas faced by these often-older students can include intimate partner violence (IPV). Research on risk and protective factors of IPV is a building block but incomplete for understanding and responding to IPV among Hispanic nontraditional university students. This study fills the gap by examining IPV victimization among a group of Hispanic students. The findings reveal that alcohol and drug use were significant risk factors of IPV victimization and offending, while a good family relationship served as a protective factor.

Promoção da saúde do jovem agricultor familiar: perspectiva para um envelhecimento saudável

Objetivo: compreender como jovens agricultores cuidam da saúde, diante das vulnerabilidades no contexto de trabalho, desvelando suas perspectivas para o envelhecimento saudável. Método: pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, qualitativa, realizada com dez jovens de um município do Rio Grande do Sul, realizada no segundo semestre de 2018. A coleta dos dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. A análise dos dados foi baseada na análise de conteúdo. Resultados: os jovens promovem sua saúde cuidando da alimentação, ingestão hídrica, adaptações climáticas, lazer e manutenção das relações familiares. Para o envelhecimento saudável, os participantes da pesquisa buscam inserção de tecnologias para aliviar esforço físico e adesão de práticas preventivas, demonstrando preocupações hereditárias e de comorbidades. Conclusão: a promoção da saúde é realizada a partir dos cuidados com a alimentação, ingesta hídrica, adaptações ao clima e das boas relações familiares. Os exercícios físicos não são praticados devido às atividades laborais demandarem intenso esforço físico.

Hubungan Emosi Dan Akhlak Dalam Kekeluargaan Saudara Baru Selepas Memeluk Islam (Relation Between Emotions And Morality In Muallafs’ Family Relationship After The Conversion)

As a key element in a man who is renowned as an emotional being, emotions exerts distinct influence on man’s moral behaviour. Emotions and morality are inextricably intertwined and therefore, individuals who possess positive emotions will bring out good moral behaviour in themselves. Likewise, for muallafs who convert to Islam, they have to experience various emotional changes while encountering trials of life during and after their conversion. Their ability to manage emotions effectively results in manifesting good moral behaviour. Thus, even though their family remains non Muslim, they can still keep the family relationship intact. The study is aimed at analysing the relation between emotions and morality in muallafs’ family relationship after the conversion. Descriptive statistics using min, mode, score and standard deviation is employed to describe correlation and regression between emotions and morality in muallafs’ family relationship after their conversion to Islam. The survey was conducted among 400 muallafs in Johor. The findings indicated that there is a very significant relationship between emotions and morality of muallafs’ in maintaining good family relationship after the conversion.

Exploring the Effects of Social Media on Interpersonal Communication among Family Members

Communication is essential toward all families and given the technology that we have today, Facebook has been one of many social media sites that lets people stay connected whereever they may be, although, not all members of the family are in to using Facebook to communicate with their loved ones. This study aims to determine the effects of social media on interpersonal communication among family members, in particular, it analyzes the effectiveness of Facebook and family communication. In connection with this, the emphasis of this study is the effects of social media on the quality of interpersonal communication skills among family members. A sample of 25% of 120 individuals from four different colleges during the 2016-17 school year were the respondents of this study. A questionnaire was given to the respondents which included their profile, number of hours and activities on Facebook, and lastly the quality of their interpersonal communications with their family members. The results of the study show that communicating through Facebook more than likely leads to misunderstandings among family members as the messages are not expressed properly. Hence, a family must take time to talk and interact with each other personally in order to avoid these kinds of conflicts and maintain a good family relationship.

Tradisi Uang Pelangkah Pernikahan Dalam Adat Betawi di Tinjau Dari Hukum Islam di Kecamatan Babelan Kabupaten Bekasi

Marriage is a physical and mental bond between a man and a woman as husband and wifewith the aim of forming a happy and eternal family or household based on the Supreme Lordship.In the custom of marriage in the people of Babelan District, Bekasi Regency, there is a customthat if someone wants to get married but there is an older brother who is not married, then thatperson must wait for his brother to marry first or can marry before his brother on condition that theperson who wants to step over his brother must give something in the form of money or goods to herbrother. According to traditional leaders, the stepper is required to maintain a good relationship withhis brother. However, if the stepper was burdensome or prevented his younger sibling from gettingmarried, the traditional leader revealed that this was not justified because the stepper could not beasked for a certain nominal value or certain items, only the awareness of his younger sibling. Inline with the opinion of traditional leaders, clerical figures reveal that stepping may be applied onthe basis of the rules of العادة مُحَكَّمة , but this is not a necessity.. Primary data sources were obtainedfrom interviews and secondary data sources were obtained from books, magazines, journals, etc.The type of research used in this research is the type of field research (Field Research). The researchapproach carried out by the author uses descriptive qualitative. Data collection is done by theauthor to get and understand the picture and the existing reality, the writer uses data collectiontechniques by interview, observation and documents. From the data that has been collected, then thewriter analyzes using descriptive method. Based on the research data, the authors conclude that thetradition of stepping marriage money can be preserved because the tradition of stepping marriagemoney is not only a symbol of national identity, but also as a form of respect for older siblings whowill be stepped over and as a guardian of good family relations. Although it must be preserved, theremust be filtering and adjustments to fiqh so that there is no conflict between adat and fiqh. Some ofthe problems with stepping customs that must be filtered and adapted to fiqh include the prohibitionof marriage from older siblings to younger siblings who wish to marry. Barring his younger siblingfrom marrying is not justified in custom and in fiqh it can be forbidden because it can cause a lotof harm. In addition, things that are burdensome and troublesome for a person to get married mustalso be eliminated. The brother who is going to be stepped over must be able to accept whatever theyounger siblings give as a permit application to marry. Should not impose the ability of the youngersibling and must not burden the request of the younger sibling.

Moderators and mediators of outcome in treatments for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in adolescents: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

To critically appraise papers reporting on moderators and mediators of recommended psychological treatments for anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) in adolescents. A systematic search of databases was conducted including PsycINFO, Embase, MEDLINE, AMED, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library. Studies were included where a randomized controlled trial (RCT) compared therapies for AN or BN and reported on moderators or mediators of treatment effect. Twenty-one eligible papers were included, all based on data from eight RCTs. Family therapies were dominant in the literature. Individual or separated treatment appeared superior for families with more difficult relationships, whereas conjoint family treatment appeared to be superior where good family relationships were reported. Where there was greater eating disorder psychopathology in AN, including eating disorder-related obsessions and compulsions, the response was better to a family approach than to individual therapies. There was some evidence that a family treatment was superior for those engaging in purging behaviors in BN. Measures of family relationships, parental self-efficacy, and early change emerged as possible mediators; however, the quality of evidence was mixed and the findings, in some cases, arguably circular. Moderator and mediator analyses were underpowered in all studies, with multiple, and post-hoc, analyses being run, and a broad range of outcome measures used. This review recommends that emerging findings are explored further in adequately powered trials of the different recommended therapies, with a move toward focusing on effect sizes. A consensus on acceptable definitions of outcome, including remission and recovery, would benefit future research.

Pemanfaatan KUR, Pembentukan Koplay, Penggunaan saluran distribusi daring (online): Solusi Peningkatan Usaha Kampung KB Layang Layang Kota Palembang

The business of the KB Village community has enormous potential to continue to grow. Support from the government, good family relations in the community, enthusiasm to learn and improve themselves, and the unique name of the village as a brand contribute to the advancement of SMEs in the KB Village community. This research is expected to be able to provide solutions on how to increase the business and income of Layang Layang KB Village UPPKS. This research method is a Census (survey), where all KB Village Cadres who have businesses both micro and small scale are used as research samples (saturated samples). and by using qualitative descriptive analysis, this research shows that: 1). Utilization of KUR bank products can be a solution to the problem of limited business capital faced by the Layang-Layang village community. Our visit also educated the public on how to manage good finances, from separating personal / household needs from business needs, to setting aside operating profits to be used as business capital. 2). The kite production process is divided up to sales that depend on collectors, making the formation of community associations as a solution to better manage the production process, more efficient sales process, to the flexibility of determining the final sale price of the kite product. Sales that do not depend on collectors will be able to maximize profit potential for the community, not shrinking by a long business process. 3). The introduction of online sales channels is the right solution so that people's products are more quickly recognized, expand target markets without having to incur expensive costs, and increase sales. Enthusiastic and understanding of the community from the training in the use of online shops: The Bukapalak that we held, convinced our group that the businesses of the KB village community have the potential to advance. 4). The problem of kite seasonal products faced by the community can be dealt with by developing products, creating differentiation of kite products from the KB village with other kite products, and starting to think creatively.

The stimulants and obstacles with regard to social resources for M’nong people in resettlement area and affected area by Buon Tua Srah hydroelectric power plant, Lak district, Dak Lak province

While human resources are considered as key factors, social resources are breakthroughs for sustainable poverty reduction and famine elimination. For the M'nong in the area of Buon Tua Srah hydropower plant, Lak district, the establishment of a social network is very important, from which they have the opportunities and benefits to stick together in pursuit of developing sustainable livelihoods and improving the quality of life. Although there are significant signs of the motivating factors such as the good family relationships and clans; the limitation of out-of-date traditional customs; the good relationship between the people and the government, M'nong people are facing the obstacles such as the lack of knowledge and working skills; the unclear and ineffective activities of social organizations; the low training courses, etc.This study identifies stimulants and obstacles regarding social resources in the livelihood development for M'nong people in resettlement and affected area at Buon Tua Srah hydropower plant.

Uptake of genetic counseling among adult children of BRCA1/2 mutation carriers in France

Genetic counseling in at-risk families is known to improve cancer prevention. Our study aimed to determine the rate of uptake of genetic counseling among adult children of BRCA1/2 mutation carriers and to identify the potential psychosocial factors associated with uptake of genetic counseling. A self-reported questionnaire was mailed to 328 BRCA1/2 mutation carriers 10 years after BRCA1/2 test disclosure. Of the 233 carriers who returned the questionnaire (response rate = 71%), 135 reported having children over age 18 years and were therefore included in the analysis. Generalized estimating equations models were used to identify the factors associated with uptake of genetic counseling among adult children of mutation carriers. Data were gathered for a total of 296 children (46% male, 54% female). The vast majority were informed about the familial mutation (90.9%) and 113 (38%; 95% CI, 32%-44%) underwent genetic counseling. This percentage exceeded 80% in women over 40 years. In the multivariate model, female sex, advanced age, mutation in the father, diagnosis of cancer in the mutation-carrying parent after genetic testing, and good family relationships were all factors associated with higher uptake of genetic counseling. Adult children of BRCA1/2 mutation carriers in France do not undergo genetic counseling sufficiently often. Further studies should be conducted on the psychosocial factors that hinder the uptake of genetic counseling among adult children of BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.

Understanding the protective factors (self-esteem, family relationships, social support) and adolescents’ mental health in Jakarta

Mental health problems may occur in teenage years, thus it is important for adolescents to understand how to maintain mental health. This was a correlative descriptive study to examine mental health and adolescent protective factors (self esteem, family relationships, and social support). There were 452 eighth grade students under 15 years old at junior high schools who participated in this study. The respondents were selected with purposive sampling technique. Respondents filled a questionnaire about self esteem, family relationships, social support, and youth mental health. The results show the majority of respondents have moderate self esteem, good family relationships, and adequate social support from parents, teachers, classmates, and peers, but they obtain lack social support from school (such as school administrator and anyone, except teachers and their friends). Promotion of adolescent mental health is recommended for schools. Adolescent protective factors could be improved to achieve optimal adolescent mental health.

Older Filipino immigrants’ reconfiguration of traditional filial expectations: a focus ethnographic study

Background: One of the many socio-cultural issues impacting older immigrants in host countries is the cultural expectations of filial piety from their adult children. Objective: To understand older Filipino immigrants’ beliefs and values towards filial expectations. Design: Focused ethnography. Results: Two major themes were identified. The first theme ‘moving away from filial expectations’ drew out older Filipino’s changing views of cultural expectations from their adult children. The second theme ‘maintaining cultural values through good family relationships’ highlighted the importance of acknowledging the cultural values considered to be most important by older Filipinos, which was having harmonious relationships and avoiding family conflict. Conclusion: The reconfigured expectation was salient with participants’ who identified ‘not being a burden’ to their adult children and the ardent desire to maintain positive family relationships. Impact Statement: Nurses need to be aware of changes to our current understanding of filial piety when providing care to older Filipinos.

The quality of life and reproductive attitudes of young families in the Irkutsk oblast

Most of the surveyed young families, urban and rural, were generally classified as «nuclear type» families (78.8% and 77.2%, respectively). In general, families have few children: in cities 95.9% (69.1% of interviewed families had one child, 26.8% - had two children); in rural areas - 80.4% (families with one child - 38.2%, with two children - 42.2%). The study of the characteristics of the life of urban and rural families was carried out within the framework of two conceptual models of the quality of life - «objective» (housing conditions, income level) and «subjective» (level of psychoemotional stress, satisfaction of basic life needs and overall satisfaction with life, reproductive orientation). 30.7% of the respondents from urban families and 15.2% of respondents from rural families had unsatisfactory housing conditions. In cities, 25.9% of the interviewed families had an average per capita income below the subsistence minimum, 49.5% of the interviewed families had income from 1 to 2 the subsistence minimum. The share of rural families with an average per capita income below the subsistence minimum amounted to 41.9%, with an income of 1 to 2 the subsistence minimum - 37.8%. 16.2-22.3% of the interviewed urban families and 5.6-7.8% of the interviewed rural families are subject to psycho-emotional stress of high level. According to subjective integral assessments (satisfaction with life in general), the quality of life of the majority of young families in the Irkutsk region (in cities - 69.1% of the interviewed men and 64.2% of the interviewed women, in villages - 88.9% of the interviewed men and 72.0% of the interviewed women) is low. The material difficulties and unfavorable housing conditions, poor health and lack of good family relationships are most often mention by couples among the hindrances to the birth of the second and third child. The quality of life that meets modern social standards is the most significant factor that can positively affect the realization of the reproductive needs of young families.

The experience of transitions in care in very old age: implications for general practice.

BackgroundIt can be challenging for general practitioners to support their oldest old patients through the complex process of relocation.ObjectiveTo provide a typology of the experiences of moving in very old age that is clinically useful for practitioners navigating very old people’s relocation.MethodsQualitative analysis of data from a mixed-methods UK population-based longitudinal study, Cambridge City over-75s Cohort (CC75C), from Year 21 follow-up onwards. Interviews with participants aged ≥95 years old and proxy informants (Year 21: 44/48, 92%, subsequent attrition all deaths). Thematic analysis of qualitative data available from 26/32 participants who moved before they died.ResultsIndividuals who moved voluntarily in with family experienced gratitude, and those who moved into sheltered house or care homes voluntarily had no regrets. One voluntary move into care was experienced with regret, loss and increased isolation as it severed life-long community ties. Regret and loss were key experiences for those making involuntary moves into care, but acceptance, relief and appreciation of increased company were also observed. The key experience of family members was trauma. Establishing connections with people or place ahead of moving, for example through previous respite care, eased moving. A checklist for practitioners based on the resulting typology of relocation is proposed.ConclusionsMost of the sample moved into residential care. This study highlights the importance of connections to locality, people and place along with good family relationships as the key facilitators of a healthy transition into care for the oldest old. The proposed checklist may have clinical utility.

Factors affecting sleep among Thai people with dementia attending an outpatient psychiatric department.

Sleep quality is a well-studied aspect of overall health, especially for those who have other compounded health issues like dementia. This study identified what factors affected sleep quality among Thai people with dementia who attended an outpatient psychiatric department. While we considered factors associated with poor sleep quality, we discussed the impact that family relationship specifically has on sleep quality for this population. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 80 patient-caregiver dyads. All patients were assessed by the TMSE, a neuropsychiatric assessment (Thai Mental State Examination). The PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) was administered and multiple factors affecting sleep were investigated through face-to-face interviews with each patient and caregiver dyad. Interviews were conducted by a psychiatric nurse at a hospital offering outpatient psychiatric care. A chi-square test, t test, Spearman correlation, Pearson's correlation, and logistic regression were applied to identify statistically significant associations. Overall, we found that the prevalence of poor sleep in our target population was 70%, with a high sleep score (8.14 ± 4.20). Factors affecting sleep included mental health problems, night-time cough and urinary frequency, pain and fever during the night, sleep environment problems, and stimulant use (63.8%, 57.5%, 47.5%, 20%, and 7.5%, respectively). Other factors previously associated with poor sleep quality in other studies were not associated in this study. Those with perceived poor family relationships are at a 5.57 times greater risk for poor sleep than those with perceived good family relationships. On the contrary, those without mental health problems significantly decreased their overall risk for poor sleep. Further investigation into these associations should be studied. In conclusion, health-care providers are encouraged to consider the impact of family context on sleep quality for people with dementia.

Voluntary Management of Residential Water Demand in Low and Middle-Low Income Homes: A Pilot Study of Soacha (Colombia)

The efficient use of water in urban contexts becomes a priority in the face of population growth and the potential vulnerability of water supply as a result of the impacts of climate change. This pilot study focuses on the use of educational strategies to promote the voluntary management of residential water demand. Three schools in the municipality of Soacha (Colombia) were involved, where students from 12 to 15 years old participated as promoters of water consumption educational campaigns within their families, covering a total of 120 low and middle-income families. Three intervention strategies (that is, a virtual platform, learning activities, and graphical tools) were carried out. The effects of these intervention strategies on changes in the water consumption were analyzed to establish the dependence of this variable with socio-demographic, economic, environmental and quality of life factors. Different information gathering tools were used, such as validated local water utility bills, surveys and self-reports. The graphical tools reduced consumption by 14%, but other strategies did not show significant reductions. However, according to self-reported data, all educational campaigns did have positive outcomes on the participants’ behavior. It was found that socioeconomic factors, such as type of housing, socioeconomic strata, living in a rented home, and quality of life variables (such as enjoying nature and culture, good and fluid family relationships, and material possessions) significantly affected the changes in water consumption behavior.

The Meaning of Spirituality and Spiritual Well-Being among Thai Breast Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Context:Spirituality is the essence of a human being. Patients who have good spiritual well-being (SWB) will also have better quality of life. However, health-care providers usually under-assess this aspect due to lack of practical guideline. In Thailand, the validated survey came from a different cultural background and was heavily based on Buddhism approach.Aims:The aim of the study is to assess the meaning of spirituality and SWB in Thai breast cancer patients in Southern Thailand where people have more diverse cultural and religious background.Settings and Design:Descriptive qualitative phenomenology design.Subjects and Methods:In-depth interview with stratified purposive sampling method. The interviews took place in the oncology outpatient unit department and participants’ home. Inclusion criteria were being diagnosed with breast cancer, age over 18 years old, able to communicate in Thai, has a Palliative Performance Scale more than 50, and was not diagnosed with any psychological disorder.Statistical Analysis Used:Descriptive statistic.Results:From October 2016 to February 2018, 16 women joined the study. Three themes emerged with five subthemes: (1) feeling life worthwhile, (2) sense of belonging in the community, and (3) feeling connected to the nature.Conclusions:For Thai women, who have breast cancer, their spirituality focuses on family, mainly their children. They also have better SWB if they have good family relationship, social support, or feeling connected with nature or higher being in a religious or nonreligious way. Future survey design needs to be broader in a secular view and on another perspective rather than the religious approach.

Nonlinear Strain Effects on Delinquent Behavior and Depressive Symptoms

Objectives: Few studies have examined the potential nonlinear effects of strain on offending and other outcomes, even though the initial development of general strain theory (GST) recognized their feasibility. This study was designed to investigate these nonlinear effects on delinquent behavior and depressive symptoms, as well as the potential moderating effects of family relations. Methods: Eight years of longitudinal data from the Family Health Study ( n = 840) were used to develop a multivariate multilevel model that examined the nonlinear effects of strain—in the form of stressful life events—on delinquent behavior and depressive symptoms. Results: The empirical results suggested that strain has an exponential effect on the delinquency when family relations are poor and a diminishing effect on depressive symptoms when family relations are strong. Conclusions: The findings of this study lend support to the argument that strain has nonlinear effects on delinquency, crime, and depressive symptoms. This suggests that research should consider nonlinear effects in more detail when assessing of GST. Moreover, good family relations can serve to protect youth against the untoward effects of strain and thus may provide a practical focus for intervention efforts.

Internet addiction in Tibetan and Han Chinese middle school students: prevalence, demographics and quality of life

Internet addiction (IA) is common amongst young people, but no data on IA are available in Tibetan middle school students in China. This study compared the prevalence of IA between Tibetan and Han Chinese middle school students, and examined its association with quality of life. The study was conducted in two middle schools in the Tibetan area of Qinghai province and two Han Chinese middle schools in Anhui province, China. Internet addiction, depressive symptoms and quality of life were measured using standardized instruments. Totally, 1,385 students completed the assessments. The overall prevalence of IA was 14.1%; 15.9% in Tibetan students and 12.0% in Han students. After controlling for the covariates, the prevalence of IA was significantly higher in Tibetan students than in Han students (OR = 3.5, p < 0.001). More severe depressive symptoms, religious beliefs and male gender were positively associated with IA, while good family relationship was negatively associated with IA. Internet addiction was also associated with significantly lower QOL in physical, psychological and environmental domains. Internet addiction appears to be common in Chinese middle school students, particularly amongst Tibetan Chinese students. Considering its negative impact on quality of life, appropriate educational programs and preventive measures for IA should be urgently developed.