Family Legacy Research Articles

FACTORS INFLUENCING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN EU

Youth unemployment is not only a challenge in Europe but also a global issue, with varying degrees of severity across different countries. The causes and potential solutions for youth unemployment differ widely, highlighting the need for tailored approaches. Given the long-term risks associated with prolonged unemployment, addressing this issue is crucial, as young people represent the future potential of every nation. This topic has garnered significant media attention and has been a prominent discussion point in various business and policy forums. Within the European Union, youth unemployment is a high priority on the policy agenda. The European Commission has recently launched the “Youth Opportunities Initiative” to support unemployed young people. This initiative aims to provide funding for apprenticeship and entrepreneurship programs, facilitate company placements, and offer guidance for young individuals with business ideas. Current levels of youth unemployment need to be understood in the context of increased labor market flexibility, an expansion of higher education, youth migration, and family legacies of long-term unemployment. Compared with previous recessions, European-wide policies and investments have significantly increased with attempts to support national policies. We argue that understanding youth unemployment requires a holistic approach that combines an analysis of changes in the economic sphere around labor market flexibility, skills attainment, and employer demand, as well as understanding the impact of family legacies affecting increasingly polarized trajectories for young people today.

Entrevista a Claudio Lomnitz.: Segunda parte: el antropólogo creador

This interview corresponds to the second part of the talk held with Professor Claudio Lomnitz, which took place on April 19, 2023. In the academic world Lomnitz is recognized for his books that deal with important topics to think about national culture from anthropological and historical perspectives, such as nationalism, regional cacique power, the culture of death on the Mexican border with the United States, violence, religion; to intimate topics such as his own family legacy from a diasporic genealogy.

Able, But Not Willing: A Family Legacy Perspective on Firm Strategic Change Behavior

Able, But Not Willing: A Family Legacy Perspective on Firm Strategic Change Behavior

The role of inheritance risk management in family enterprises to achieve family businesses sustainability in the middle east

Transferring wealth and ownership in family businesses is a pivotal juncture that can either strengthen the family legacy or dismantle its foundations. However, this paper examines the effect of inheritance risk management and family business practices on family business sustainability. It also discusses the mediating role of regulatory environment in the Middle East. Nevertheless, quantitative analysis was used to investigate the direct and indirect effects of IRM and FBP on the regulatory environment and family business sustainability as well as the mediating role of the regulatory environment using a quantitative approach through a survey design. However, a total of 116 questionnaires were collected through purposive sampling from the responses. The study sample consisted of managers who were contacted through email and social networking sites. Moreover, Smart PLS 4.1.0.1 was used to test the research hypotheses. The findings indicate that IRM and FBP have significant and positive effects on the regulatory environment in terms of the sustainability of family businesses. The result also confirms the mediating effect of the regulatory environment. The results emphasize the importance of a comprehensive approach to managing family businesses both in addressing internal and external challenges as strategic planning, innovation and governance structures appear as key factors affecting the sustainability of family businesses. This study suggests avenues for future research and provides practical implications for decision-makers, policy makers, practitioners and academics seeking to develop family businesses and the long-term resilience of family businesses in the Middle East.

Uso de ratios de gestion financiera en las micro y pequeñas empresas ferreteras

The objective of this research is to determine the influence of the appropriate use of financial management ratios on the decision-making of hardware mypes in the Los Olivos district. There is commercial management by the owners and partners of the hardware business sector, in which they have a low application of financial metrics to be considered in their strategy and operation decision making. Empirical development and experience based on family legacies to move a business forward is not enough, but the use and applications of financial management indices professionalizes commercial management and places the company in an expectant position to meet its objectives and solid against the risks that arise. The lack of control and disorganization due to the number of items that are negotiated and that are often observed in this sector, are largely solved by the interpretation of ratios that help to propose and develop policies to follow. The incidence of the use of financial management ratios or early warning has a significant impact on decision making, being relevant and timely for those responsible for managing the company's business, in the case of hardware mypes, mainly for the owners and partners.

Development of a new concept and definition of inheritance risk management in family businesses toward sustainability

This paper examines how family businesses manage risks when transferring wealth across generations to ensure sustainability. It develops a thorough framework focusing on maintaining family legacies and business continuity. Key challenges identified include managing control, balancing interests, planning succession, preparing future leaders, and maintaining respect for leadership. The study uses a quantitative method to show that managing risks related to the owner's death is crucial. The findings suggest that managing inheritance risks and achieving successful transitions are vital for the sustainability of family businesses. Inheritance Risk Management (IRM) also helps mediate the impact of legacy risk management on sustainability. The paper recommends creating guidelines, launching awareness campaigns, offering specialized courses, and promoting family governance to improve business performance and social responsibility. Additionally, this research contributes to family business studies by enhancing understanding of inheritance risks and setting the stage for ongoing research and best practices development. These strategies aim to equip family businesses to meet current needs and future challenges effectively.

“Comment devient-on une écrivaine?”: Pineau, Kanor, Octavia

This article examines Gisèle Pineau’s Fleur de Barbarie (2007), Fabienne Kanor’s Je ne suis pas un homme qui pleure (2016) and Gaël Octavia’s La Bonne Histoire de Madeleine Démétrius (2020). Striking similarities between the texts produce a coherent vision of the contemporary Antillean woman writer as a rounded, independent figure who balances individual, collective, personal and literary elements of her life and adopts a singular approach to the intergenerational dynamics that are so important in Antillean culture. As a woman, she seeks to end painful intergenerational family legacies; as a writer, she detaches herself from the overdetermining, backward-looking and vertical metaphor of the literary family tree (whether patri- or matrilinear), in favor of a more horizontal fellowship of black women writers that creates space both for her and for other writers who might join her.

Korean Adoptees Who Adopt: Ethnic, Racial, and Adoption Socialization with Second- Generation Adoptees

Little is known about Korean adoptees who are also adoptive parents and their parenting, especially related to ethnic, racial, and adoption socialization. This article describes a secondary analysis of Korean American adoptee adoptive parents (N = 7) from a larger study of Korean adoptee parents. The research question guiding the analysis focused on intergenerationality (participants’ dual positionalities as an adoptee and adoptive parent) as an influence in their racial, ethnic, and adoption socialization practices. Using thematic analysis, the findings of this exploratory study include themes related to (a) desiring a different experience for their adopted child than their own, (b) participating in active adoption socialization strategies, (c) understanding the complexity of adoption, and (d) considering family legacy as both an adoptee and adoptive parent. The unique experiences of Korean adoptee adoptive parents offer additional insight into both adoptive parent and adoptee experiences and parenting second-generation adoptees.

Some head starts are bigger than others: dynastic legacies and variation in candidate quality in Taiwan's local elections

Abstract Candidates from established political families are more likely to win than their non-dynastic counterparts because their political inheritance often includes significant advantages in resources and reputation. Yet dynastic candidates also bring their own set of experiences and qualities to the game. Is it the case that their individual characteristics can explain their electoral success, or is their success due to their family legacy? Theoretically, how and when are political resources transferred to the new generation? We examine these questions by looking at non-incumbent candidates in city and county council elections in Taiwan from 2009 to 2014, drawing on unique data on politicians' backgrounds. The profile of dynastic candidates differs from that of non-dynastic candidates: they are younger, have less electoral experience and list experience in different sorts of organizations and jobs. However, these differences are not what drives their electoral success; indeed, they tend to win despite these qualities rather than because of them. Even after controlling for candidate quality, dynastic status remains a powerful predictor, conveying roughly a 20 percentage point increase in the probability of winning. This suggests that while dynastic candidates accrue some of their advantage long before they run for office, a large part of the inheritance is transferred during the campaign.

Narrating The Self: Identity Quests in Linda Grant's Novels

This research paper focuses on identity quests in Linda Grant’s novels. This paper explores the complex web of identity development that Linda Grant's novels weave together. With an emphasis on the subtle stories that shed light on the characters' travels, the study makes its way across the tricky terrain of self-discovery found in Grant's literary works. The study deconstructs the complex layers of identity quests that Grant's protagonists undertake through a close reading of important works, such as "The Clothes on Their Backs" and "When I Lived in Modern Times." The investigation covers how the characters' perceptions of themselves are shaped by the interaction of their personal histories, cultural surroundings, and societal forces. The study explains how Grant's books function as rich canvases on which the characters paint their stories of identity by drawing on a variety of theoretical frameworks. Grant's protagonists go on significant self-discovery journeys that connect with readers universally, whether they are navigating the complexities of personal relationships, dealing with the legacy of family, or facing historical upheavals. By closely analysing narrative strategies, character growth, and thematic motifs, this study seeks to advance knowledge of how Linda Grant uses the novel to delve into the complexities of the human psyche. By doing this, it illuminates the author's unique storytelling style, in which the search for identity serves as a major theme and encourages readers to consider their own paths of self-discovery. In the end, this investigation aims to present Linda Grant's works as engrossing and perceptive analyses of the nuances present in the process of forming and describing the self.

A Symbolic Study of the Religious Character in Modern Theatre: A Case Study of "Rosmersholm"

The play Rosmersholm, one of the social plays aimed at the upper class of society, the clergy, simulates the Norwegian reality on a narrow level in conveying the situation surrounding Rosmersholm. The play begins with the loss of one of its pillars, which is the pastor's wife, Rosmer. The play consists of four chapters and is a social epic that conveys a state of salvation, socio-religious liberation and adherence resulting from family legacies that turn a person towards what he does not aspire to. This study aims to research the symbolism of the spiritual personality and its behaviours to present this type of class that remained closed for a long time and cannot be explored by the general public. It also provides an analytical study of free personalities, resulting in knowledge of the extent of the influence of religion and freedom on individuals. At that time, these two types of characters were considered incompatible and did not meet due to the nature of the religious symbol, closed in on itself, and its distance from religiosity and the church. Combining them together leads to one of the following results:

Unveiling the botanical treasures of the amazon: the magnificent legacy of the fabaceae family

The Amazon, as one of the most diverse and vitally important ecosystems on the planet, remains a crucial focus of study to understand the richness of plant biodiversity. In this study, we conducted a survey of botanical diversity in the Amazon region, to understand the richness and distribution of plant species present. We identified a remarkable variety of species adapted to the Amazon environment. We analyze the diversity and distribution of local flora. The main finding highlights the significant role of the Fabaceae botanical group in the ecology and structuring of Amazonian ecosystems. This study contributes to the understanding of the Amazon flora and reinforces the importance of deepening knowledge about biodiversity in the region. The data presented offer valuable support for the conservation and management of natural resources in the Amazon, highlighting the continued need for environmental preservation policies and studies in the region.

In the shadow of dissidence: exploring the experiences of descendants of Czechoslovakian dissidents.

The Communist Party's reign in Czechoslovakia (1948-1989) saw the persecution of thousands of individuals. The State Security campaign "Asanace" (meaning "sanitation") was conducted to expel critics of the regime from the country using psychological and physical terror. Although stories of dissidents are frequently presented in public spaces, little is known about the experiences of their children. To address this gap, we conducted interpretative phenomenological analyses of semi-structured in-depth interviews with five adult descendants of Czechoslovakian dissidents. Our analyses revealed that while participants appreciated and were inspired by their parents' dissident activities, they tend to distance themselves from it in order not to live in their parents' shadow. Furthermore, for them, the "Asanace" campaign primarily meant emigration, which in turn affected their sense of self and (national) identity dispersion. Consequently, they experienced feelings of being uprooted and different. Furthermore, they faced challenges acculturating. However, they also recognized their resilience as being rooted in their migration experience and the legacy of their parents' dissidence. By highlighting intergenerational differences and the impact of family legacy on individuals' strengths and weaknesses, this study contributes to our understanding of the psychological consequences of living in, escaping from and adjusting to life beyond oppressive regimes.

Harnessing the power of generations through participative strategy: a study on Malaysia Small Family Firms

Small family firms (SFFs) in Malaysia, exemplars of economic development, skillfully balance family legacy preservation with entrepreneurial spirit to navigate generational challenges. In a context marked by paternalism, conservatism, and collectivism, these firms exhibit diverse array of familial dynamics and firm performance (FP) outcome. This study, employing hierarchical regression analysis and interactive plot diagrams on a sample of 112 Malaysian SFFs, thoroughly investigated the impact of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and participative strategy (PS) on FP, with a special focus on the moderating role of generational involvement (GI). The findings reveal that GI positively affects both EO and FP, particularly when PS is integrated, effectively mitigating conflicts and paternalistic tendencies in multi-generational settings. The study underscores the importance of PS in leveraging intergenerational knowledge (i.e. familiness), converting innovative opportunities (i.e. EO) into significant performance enhancements. This insight is invaluable for SFFs in similar cultural contexts, advocating for the strategic use of PS and GI to optimize entrepreneurial success. The research contributes significantly to understanding the intricate interplay between EO, PS, and GI in SFFs, particularly in culturally distinct environments like Malaysia.

Standing on shoulder of giants: the incredible legacy of the Judet family in orthopaedic surgery.

In orthopaedic surgery, as well as other areas in medicine, it is common for a surgical technique to carry the original authors' name describing the procedure. The Judet family represents a unique history, since several orthopaedic procedures are known as "Judet's technique". The aim of this historic review is to outline the genealogy of the orthopaedic arm of the Judet family, while crediting each surgical procedure to the specific family member that described the technique.

Succession Planning and Executive Compensation Strategies: Case Study on Multi-business Corporate Firms in India

In the age of Post COVID Resilience and Digitization, strategic issues in leadership research have gained prominence. Succession planning is one of such topics of strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) which is considered by corporate boards as a major concern as it provides a way for business continuity. It is quite an important aspect for most of the start-up enterprises of modern times as they have to ensure its business continuity through the availability of strong leadership bench strength. Having a good successor on key management positions will ensure a family legacy for upcoming generations.Past literature offers insight that corporate firms including family and standalone groups have observed many challenges in terms of loss of leadership on key management positions due to the lack of a proper succession plan in place. In this study, it has attempted to explore various insights related to succession planning and its linkages to executive compensation in corporate firms having diversified business portfolios. Findings provide a fresh perspective on succession planning and executive compensation which is equally important for practitioners and new-age start-ups.

ההבניה הקהילתית של קריית הבבא סאלי בנתיבות

Studies that have focused on the expanding phenomenon of the popular veneration of holy leaders in Israel in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, have indicated the various factors at its core: the unique ethnic tradition of believers, the underlying historical-political currents, and class struggles for dominance-hegemony at an international level. In this study, which centers on a distinct and popular site – Kiryat Baba Sali in Netivot – I will turn the spotlight on additional influence factors: 1. Urban political culture; 2. Spontaneous, bottom-up development of heritage communities; 3. Initiatives by higher-ups in the government and business world. Results show that all actors in the abovementioned categories (most of whom born and grew up in a specific area in Morocco) share separate spatial cells and yet all work in synergy and orbit the same shared circle – the legacy of the Abuhatzeira family. Unlike the central theme of the studies that were held at that time, which attributed the veneration of holy leaders with underprivileged believers, in this case, the actors come from the top of the political, civil, and business worlds, whether national or local. Moreover, in contrast to traditional explanations that emphasized the power relations, status, ethnicity, and geographic and political marginality as the foundations of this phenomenon, this study will expose (through a biographic-interpretive examination) a different, more 'human', source of influence: values, collective memory, identity, sentiments, childhood experiences, reflexivity, tradition, family. The human factor caused internal combustion and brought about a mobilization that is very much voluntary-authentic, toward the renewal and restoration of the heritage.

Incredible Contradiction between Liminality and Communitas in Nehru’s An Autobiography

This paper examines An Autobiography of Jawaharlal Nehru focusing on the performativity of his liminality at Harrow and Cambridge in England from 1905 to 1912. Being separated from his family and nation, he got a higher education there. The concepts of liminality and communitas by Turner and the idea of the ‘rites of passage’ by van Gennep are used as theoretical bases for analyzing the autobiographical narrative. The analysis of the textual evidence responds to how Nehru, the icon of Indian political and economic modernity, performs in a liminal space of a foreign land and explores how and why the organicity between liminality and communitas as theoretically claimed does not work in the cases of his life-writing. The discussion then finally identifies the distinct economic status, multiple references to politics, diverse family legacy, and lack of ‘we feeling’ among the group members responsible for breaking the organic union between liminality and communitas and promoting an incredible contradiction. Fundamentally, this study supports perceiving the notions regarding the performance of the person in a liminal space. At the same time, it also assists in spotting the obstructive aspects behind the organic relation between the generally inseparable concepts of liminality and communitas in the customary rites of passage.

BEQUEST DISTRIBUTION AMONG ENTREPRENEURS IN MALAYSIA: ARE MALAYSIAN ENTREPRENEURS SELFISH, ALTRUISTIC, DYNASTIC, OR SOCIAL NORMS AND TRADITION?

This paper investigates the bequest motives among Malaysian entrepreneurs to understand the motives influencing their decisions in wealth distribution to their beneficiaries. Empirical evidence has shown great emphasis on the influence of bequest motives on economic indicators while limited studies to show the bequest motives of individuals in different settings. A survey questionnaire has collected 103 responses from Malaysian entrepreneurs using non-probability convenience and snowball sampling methods and the data were further analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The findings indicate that Malaysian entrepreneurs exhibit diverse bequest motives, including dynasty (prioritising family legacy and family business), selfish life-cycle (prioritising personal consumption and future support from children), social norms and tradition (adhering to cultural expectations), and altruism (supporting children with greater needs). The findings suggest Malaysian entrepreneurs are slightly skewed towards social norms and tradition and altruism bequest motives. This study contributes to the literature on household economics and family businesses by offering insights into the bequest motives of Malaysian entrepreneurs. Further research could explore how bequest motives vary based on factors such as birth order and gender among children.

DIGITAL STORIES FROM AN INTERGENERATIONAL, TELEPHONE-BASED REMINISCENCE PROGRAM

Abstract Reminiscence strategies combined with an intergenerational approach may yield social and mental health benefits for older adults with cognitive impairment. There is also evidence to support the use of digital storytelling (DST) with persons with cognitive impairment combined with intergenerational programs. DST typically involves the production of a two-to-five-minute audio-visual clip combining text, images, music, photographs, voice-over narration, and other audio. However, there are few studies that combine reminiscence, DST, and an intergenerational approach with persons with cognitive impairment. The current study is a thematic analysis of DST products created by university students in collaboration with older adults with cognitive impairment (N = 27) as part of a larger project examining how intergenerational reminiscence using DST may improve the social and emotional well-being of persons with memory loss. After the completion of a structured, six-week, telephone-based reminiscence, the younger and older adults co-created a storyboard and script as well as selected photos and music to accompany the narrative in the DST. An interactive team approach using the phases of thematic analysis of the DST products resulted in six themes: 1) family, 2) religion and purpose in life, 3) loves and hates, 4) career/work, 5) stress and coping, and 6) major life turning points. Sub-themes included childhood and early adulthood, family legacy, faith, volunteering, travel, music, and resilience. Findings from the study extend current research by examining intergenerational connections, reminiscence, and the use of DST with persons with memory impairment. We close with recommendations for practice and research.