Influence Of Family Dynamics Research Articles

The Influence of Family Dynamics On Eating Disorders and Their Consequence On Resilience: A Mediation Model

ABSTRACTThe objective of this research is to test a mediation model between family dynamics and eating disorders (ED) through resilience skills. A non-clinical sample of 143 young women (Mage D 19.9 years, SD D 4.2) was recruited. All participants completed three valid questionnaires: The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT 26), the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale III (FACES III), and the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA). The results are consistent with this mediation model: resilience increases with balanced family dynamics. Resilience mediates the link between family dynamics and occurrence of ED.

Caregiving transitions: Developmental and gendered perspectives

ABSTRACTProviding care for family members is a life event that both reflects and influences family dynamics. Caregiving careers, or the length of time a person provides care, are characterized by a series of transitions to which they must continuously adapt. Women are more likely than men to assume the caregiver role and this role encompasses gender inequalities associated with work and caregiving expectations. This article presents qualitative data from interviews conducted with caregivers who participated in a community-based supportive services program. The experiences of these women provide insight into how caregivers transition into their role, strategies for supporting new and experienced caregivers, and their concerns for their future. Developmental and gendered perspectives of caregiving were used as a context to analyze their experiences.

Influence of family dynamics in the development and recovery of patients with cancer diagnosis. Report of two cases

IntroductionNowadays, it is well known that a cancer diagnosis has an important impact on the patient and his family. Given a stressful life event, such as cancer, the family is in crisis, so it is crucial how they facing the process. Two families with different adaptation process at the time of diagnosis are presented and the differences are analyzed.CasesFamily 1: Woman, diagnosis of breast cancer. She lives with her husband and she has two children. Troubled family relationships before the diagnosis. Following the cancer diagnosis, family conflicts increase, both with their children and with her husband. The family is not able to adapt to the new situation and the patient perception is that her family do not care what is happening to her.Family 2: Woman, diagnosis of breast cancer. She lives with her boyfriend, she has no children. She has a good relationship with her family before the diagnosis, without unresolved conflicts in the past. Since cancer diagnosis the whole family has turned to the patient, being more available for her needs, physically and emotionally. She is feeling supported by them and this is making the adaptation process and family adjustment easier, feeling the patient stronger to cope with illness.ConclusionsIn families with unresolved crisis before the disease, the psychological stress increases after diagnosis. The family finds it difficult to react and adapt to the changes caused by the disease and the relationships between its members deteriorate. Conversely, if the family dynamic is good, it is a positive factor in the recovery.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Romantic Attachment and Family Functioning: The Mediating Role of Marital Satisfaction

The association between spouses’ romantic attachment and family functioning has received both theoretical and empirical support. However, less is known about the mechanisms by which romantic attachment may influence family dynamics. The present study was conducted to assess whether males and females’ marital satisfaction mediated the relationship between spouses’ romantic attachment (avoidance and anxiety) and family functioning (cohesion, adaptability and triangulation of the child). Participants were 519 married or cohabiting couples, with 9 to 13-year-old children, living in Lisbon and the West Cost of Portugal. Parents completed self-report measures of romantic attachment, family cohesion and adaptability and triangulation of the child. Structural Equation Modeling was used to test the mediation model. Results showed an acceptable fit of the model to the data. Marital satisfaction mediated the association between romantic attachment and family functioning. Indirect effects were found between females’ romantic attachment and all three dimensions of family functioning, but males’ romantic attachment was only associated with triangulation of the child. Females’ and males’ attachment avoidance had unique direct relationships with family adaptability and triangulation, after accounting for marital satisfaction mediating effects. Implications of the results for clinical practice are discussed.

Gender, Family Functioning, and Violence across Immigrant Generations

Objectives: Despite growing empirical and theoretical interest in the role of the family in immigrant offending, gender remains a traditionally overlooked dimension in the study of generational differences in crime. The present study examines the uniquely gendered pathways linking generational status, family functioning, and violence. Methods: Using ordinary least-squares (OLS) regression and overdispersed Poisson regression, the authors examine predictors of family functioning and violence using data from the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods study. Results: Generational status influences family dynamics for both males and females, although the strength and significance of the effects vary by gender. For boys, generational status is a significant predictor of conflict and harsh parenting, net of other factors; for girls, it is associated with religiosity and conflict. Further, family processes attenuate the relationship between generational status and violence for girls only, implying alternative mechanisms for boys. Conclusions: The associations among immigrant generational status, family functioning, and violence differ for males and females, which has implications for intervention strategies aimed at promoting the well-being of immigrant youth. A noted limitation of this work is the inability to consider how gender interacts with ethnicity to impact these patterns.

Adolescents' Perceptions of Family Dynamics When a Sibling Has Chronic Pain

This qualitative study presents the experiences of youth with chronic pain and their siblings, and their perspectives on how pain experiences influence family dynamics. Most siblings reported changes to many aspects of their relationships, family processes, and increased responsibilities as a result of the patients' pain experiences, whereas most patients did not report significant changes to their relationships or family processes. Professionals treating adolescents with chronic pain may find siblings to be a valuable, but overlooked, source of information on family dynamics and illness influence on family relationships.

HIV Sexual Risk Behavior and Family Dynamics in a Dominican Tourism Town

Expansion of the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic has had far-reaching health consequences for the local population. Research suggests families with one or more members living in tourism areas experience heightened vulnerability to HIV/STIs due to exposure to tourism environments, which can promote behaviors such as commercial and transactional sex and elevated alcohol use. Nevertheless, little is known about how tourism contexts influence family dynamics, which, in turn, shape HIV risk. This qualitative study examined family relationships through in-depth interviews with 32 adults residing in Sosúa, an internationally known destination for sex tourism. Interviewees situated HIV risk within a context of limited employment opportunities, high rates of migration, heavy alcohol use, and separation from family. This study has implications for effective design of health interventions that make use of the role of the family to prevent HIV transmission in tourism environments.

Family Crucible: The Influence of Family Dynamics in the Life and Ministry of John Wesley

Family Crucible: The Influence of Family Dynamics in the Life and Ministry of John Wesley

Family Crucible: The Influence of Family Dynamics in the Life and Ministry of John Wesley

Family Crucible: The Influence of Family Dynamics in the Life and Ministry of John Wesley

The Influence of Family Dynamics on Ethnic Identity Among Adult Latinas

The literature on the development of ethnic identity within the young adult years and during childhood is plentiful. There is less research that examines how this development continues beyond young adult or college years. Research suggests that major life events experienced in adulthood could cause individuals to enter a period of identity reconstruction, yet little is known about this process. Because family and/or familism has been established as an important aspect of Latinos’ identities and lived experiences, this study seeks to examine the dimensions around family dynamics and their potential influences on ethnic identity development processes among adult Latinas. Findings indicate that Latinas often make sense of their ethnic identity when major life events associated with family dynamics occur; such as marriage, childbearing, and negotiating relationships with family members as culture is being transmitted across several generations. These findings have implications for understanding adult education students as well as considering the influence of education on the family dynamics of Latinas.

Acculturation and Latino Family Processes: How Cultural Involvement, Biculturalism, and Acculturation Gaps Influence Family Dynamics*

Abstract: This study investigated how adolescent and parent acculturation (culture‐of‐origin and U.S. cultural involvement, biculturalism, acculturation conflicts, and parent‐adolescent acculturation gaps) influenced family dynamics (family cohesion, adaptability, familism, and parent‐adolescent conflict) in a sample of 402 Latino families from North Carolina and Arizona. Multiple regression and hierarchical linear models suggested that culture‐of‐origin involvement and biculturalism were cultural assets related to positive outcomes, whereas acculturation conflict was inversely related to positive family dynamics and positively related to parent‐adolescent conflict. Parent‐adolescent acculturation gaps were inversely associated with family cohesion, adaptability, and familism but were unrelated to parent‐adolescent conflict. Limitations and implications for practice are discussed.

How Family Dynamics Influence the Structure of the Family Office

This article portrays the relationship between family dynamics and the structure of the family office. Further, it illuminates the influence family dynamics and governance have on wealth management decisions. This is the first of three articles examining the relationship between family dynamics and wealth management. Subsequent articles will offer a deeper exploration of generational dynamics and how the structure of relationships between family members, represented by the structure of the family office, influences the various aspects of wealth management.

Integration of Clinical Psychology in the Comprehensive Diabetes Care Team

Psychosocial issues may exert substantial influence on glycemic control in diabetic patients.1-4 Psychological factors have been shown to increase the risks of poor glycemic control, “brittle diabetes,” and diabetic ketoacidosis. Depression has been identified as one negative influence of glycemic control among pediatric and adolescent patients.5 It has been cited as a possible contributing factor to sexual dysfunction in women with type 1 diabetes.6 And, depression has been observed to affect family members of patients with type 2 diabetes and may influence family dynamics toward the condition.7 This growing body of literature suggests that the inclusion of a clinical psychology component in the integrated diabetes care team is desirable. Psychological factors may significantly influence glycemic control.8,9 Indeed, the Education Recognition Program of the American Diabetes Association advocates this inclusion.10 However, the practical issues involved in such integration can be challenging. Problems in obtaining reimbursement for these services within a medical organization are one important set of obstacles. Psychological services are usually paid by insurers according to insurance codes and diagnostic groups (American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders codes) that differ from medical codes and diagnoses. These reimbursement patterns are often associated with distinct contractual arrangements from insurance contracts with medial care professionals. Therefore, psychological personnel and medical personnel are usually employed by different corporate entities. Thus, the actual degree to which clinical psychologists or other professional psychosocial professionals have been truly integrated into the multi-disciplinary diabetes care team is minimal. Specialty programs of diabetes care may have a higher prevalence of patients who are referred for poor glycemic control and who have significant psychosocial problems.11 The need for integrated psychosocial support services in such programs is substantial. Our diabetes …

Religion and the Sanctification of Family Relationships

Despite ample evidence that global indexes of religiousness are linked to family functioning, the mechanisms by which religion uniquely influences family dynamics are not well understood or empirically documented. To advance the scientific study of religion role in families, we delineate how the construct of sanctification applies to marital and parent-child relationships as well as to the entire family systems according to diverse religious traditions. We define sanctification as a psychological process in which aspects of life are perceived as having spiritual character and significance. We summarize the psychotmetric properties of two sets of measures that we have developed to assess the sanctification of marriage, parent-child relationships, and sexuality: Manifestation of God and Sacred Qualities scales. We hypothesize that sanctification has desirable implications for family life, supporting this assertion with initial empirical findings from our program of research. We also highlight the potential harm that may result from the sanctification of family relationships and discuss circumstances that may present particular risks (unavoidable challenges, violations by family members, loss. conflict, and intrapsychic and institutional barriers). Finally, we discuss future research directions to study more closely the influence of religion and sanctification on family life.

ETHNIC IDENTITY IN JEWISH FAMILIES

Forty-eight Jewish families living in Central New York were interviewed about the development of their ethnic identity. Within each family, parents and children were asked about how they developed their ethnic identity to explore qualitatively how Jewish identity shapes and influences family dynamics. The semi-structured family interviews were coded using a constant comparison methodology. Seven qualitative categories emerged (gendered decisions, negotiating continuity, family of origin, survivors, active learning, traditions, and cultural religion). Jewish identity formation in families and the implications for clinical practice are explored.

The pain behind the mask: overcoming masculine depression

Contents Preface * Introduction * PART 1: ORIGINS AND CONSEQUENCES * Chapter 1. He Sure Doesn't Look Depressed * What Is Depression? * What Is Masculine Depression? * How Is Masculine Depression Different from Feminine Depression? * What Are the Solutions to Masculine Depression? Chapter 2. Family Influences * What Are the Family Roots of Masculine Depression? * How Are Family Relationships Structured? * How Does Family Structure Influence a Boy's Development? * How Do Peer Groups Influence Family Dynamics? * How Do Negative Masculine Childhood Experiences Lead to Relationship Problems in Adulthood? * How Does a Problematic Mother-Son Relationship Contribute to Masculine Depression? * How Does a Problematic Father-Son Relationship Contribute to Masculine Depression? * How Does Peer Socialization Lead to Masculine Depression? * How Can Men Develop Healthy (As Opposed to Traditional) Masculinity? * Chapter 3. Inhumane Treatment Leads to Inhumane Behavior: The Socialization Process The Socialization Process * What Are Gender Messages? * What Differences Are Found in the Physical and Social Environments of Males and Females? * What Are the Major Sex Differences in Childhood Gender Socialization? * What Role Does Reward and Punishment Play in Gender Stereotyping? * What Is the Single Most Powerful Gender Socialization Process for Males? * What Other Influences Have an Effect on Behavior? * How Do Individual Males Respond to Masculine Socialization? * What Are the Links Between Masculine Socialization and Gender Identity? * How Does a Father's Inaccessibility Influence a Boy's Socialization? * How Is Masculine Socialization Linked to Masculine Depression? * Chapter 4. The Masculine Dilemma: Too Close, Not Too Far Away * What Is the Masculine Dilemma? * What Does the Masculine Dilemma Look Like? * How Does Dissociation from Contribute to the Masculine Dilemma? * How Do Men and Women Tend to Differ in a Relationship? * How Does the Masculine Dilemma Affect Intimacy? 77 Summary of Part 1 * PART 11: REMEDIES * Introduction to Part 11 * Chapter 5. Empathy for Self and Responsibility for Change * What Do Dissociated Feelings Feel Like? * How Do Find Expression? * How Do You Begin to Feel Feelings? * How Can Men Learn the Importance of Expressing Feelings? * Is Identifying the Same As Empathy? * What Helps Men Change Their Views of Themselves? * What Are the ABCs of Change? * Chapter 6. Relation to Other Men * How Are Traditional Masculinity and Masculine Depression Connected to Relationships with One Another? * Isn't This What the Men's Movement Tried to Do Connect Men to Other Men?* What Do Men Really Need from Other Men? * Why Are Relationships with Other Men So Vital to the Healing Process in Men? * How Do Traditional Relationships with Other Men Maintain the Problem? * What Do Men Have to Offer One Another? * How Can an Inexperienced Man Form an Authentic Friendship with Another Man? * How Can Relationships with Men Change Dependency on Women? * What Are the ABCs of Change? * Chapter 7. Relation to Women * What Is Empathy? * What Do Men Need to Develop Empathy for Their Partners? * What Masculine Needs Most Impair Relational Skills? * What Is Narcissism? * Why Do Men Lack Empathy for Women in Intimate Relationships? * How Does One Overcome Masculine Narcissism? * What Steps Can Men Take to Acquire Skills for Successful Relationships? * How Do You Recognize a Power Struggle? * How Do You Fight Fairly Without Abuse or Capitulation? * How Can Men Learn to Be Mates and Not Masters? * What Is the Best Way to Talk? * What Are the ABCs of Change? * Chapter 8. Relations with Family * What Happens to Fathers in Problemati

Family Environment in Gifted Children’s Identity Formation

“Identity versus identity confusion” constitutes a developmental crisis during adolescence according to Erikson’s theory of psycho-social development. Family dynamics is one of the influential factors in the resolution of the adolescent identity crisis. In spite of its being a crisis within a significant stage of life, this crisis has not received much research attention in terms of its effect on gifted children. The present study examined gifted children’s identity formation and the corresponding influence of family dynamics both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. The study used Terman’s (1925) longitudinal data collected on 1,528 intellectually gifted individuals. The results support some of the findings obtained with the general population regarding the importance of healthy family relationships, parents’ characteristics, and children’s independence training. Implications for practice and further research are discussed.