Perception Of Relationship Research Articles

Interrelation between subjective assessment of mental state and perception of family relations by relatives caring for patients with addiction

The addictive disorder often becomes a difficult experience for the all family. Studying the factors influencing the level of psychological distress of addicted patients’ relatives is necessary to create an effective system of psychological assistance for them.Purpose: to reveal the interrelations between the subjective assessment of the mental state and the perception of family relationships among relatives of patients with pathological gambling (PG) and relatives of patients with stimulant use disorder (SUD).Materials and methods. In a cross-sectional study 100 and 41 patients’ relatives were included in the PG and SUD groups respectively. The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) and the Family Environment Scale (FES) was used as an assessment tools. Socio-demographic and clinical data were also collected.Results. The analysis of interrelations between the severity of psychopathological symptoms and the perception of family relationships in the studied groups determined both general and specific correlations. In both groups there are multiple negative correlations between the majority of SCL-90-R scales and the “Cohesion” scale (FES). The specific interrelations included, for example, multidirectional correlations between the “Expressiveness” scale (FES) and psychopathological symptoms scales of the SCL-90-R. Increased expressiveness in the PG group was associated with less severity of psychopathological symptoms and level of distress, and, on the contrary, a greater severity of psychological distress in respondents of the SUD group. Analysis of the correlations in PG compared to SUD showed greater predictability of the connections between psychopathological symptoms and perception of family relationships in the PG group. Thus, the indicators of psychopathological symptoms and psychological distress are negatively associated with parameters reflecting the perception of family cohesion, trust in intrafamily relations, social activity and family organization and, at the same time, have positive interrelations with the indicator of conflict in family relationships.Conclusion. The perception of the family cohesion function as the intrapsychic protection that facilitate the relatives’ adaptation in the emerging life situation, regardless of the form of patients’ addiction.

Perception of family relationships and personal integration in young women suffering from anorexia nervosa

The presented study concerns finding an answer to the question of perceived quality of relationships in the family of origin and personal integration, as well as the link between these variables among young women suffering from anorexia nervosa. The aim of the study was to determine: (1) the manner of assessing relationships in the family of origin by women suffering from anorexia; (2) the level of their personal integration (as a whole and in relation to its components, particularly trust, autonomy, and a sense of identity); and (3) the associations between the quality of family relationships and personal integration along with its components (psychosocial resources/ego qualities). The intergroup differences were verified in the scope of three types of family relationships: autonomy/control, consistency and communication, and the level of overall personal integration and seven out of eight (due to the age of the respondents) ego qualities identified in the theory proposed by Erikson. A total 60 women aged 18 to 24 years (M = 19.15, standard deviation, SD = 1.89) took part in the study. The research group comprised 29 women with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, whereas the control group consisted of 31 healthy women. The Family Relationship Questionnaire (KRR-3) developed by Plopa and Połomski (2010), the Personal Integration Questionnaire (KINTO) authored by Zagórska, Migut and Jelińska (2014), and an original sociodemographic survey were applied. It was assumed that women suffering from anorexia, compared to healthy women, would assess relationships in the family of origin differently, particularly the relationship with the mother, and that they were less strongly integrated, mainly in relation to such resources as trust, autonomy, and a sense of identity. It was also believed that there was a link between the assessment of family relationships and personal integration. The hypotheses concerning overly protective and controlling parental attitudes in women suffering from anorexia were confirmed. They were also found to have a lower level of personal integration and sense of identity. A small number of associations that are difficult to interpret in the case of the relationship with the mother were found between the perceived quality of family relationships and the psychosocial resources of women suffering from anorexia, which may be attributed to denial commonly occurring in persons suffering from anorexia. The picture of the matrix of the studied relationships turned out to be different in both groups, particularly with regard to the relationship between personal integration and the three attitudes of the mother.

Yetişkinlerde Kumar Bağımlılığı ile İlişkili Sosyodemografik Değişkenlerin İncelenmesi

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı kumar bağımlığını bazı demografik değişkenler açısından incelemektir.
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 Bulgular: Yapılan çalışmada South Oaks Kumar Tarama Testi ölçeği puanları bireylerin medeni durumlarına, aile ilişkilerini algılama düzeylerine, bireylerin eğitim düzeylerine, bireylerin kendilerini şanslı algılama durumlarına göre anlamlı farklılık belirlenmiştir. , South Oaks Kumar Tarama Testi ölçeği puanlarında, bireylerin kardeş sayılarına, gelir düzeylerine, sahip olduğu çocuk sayılarına, bireylerin kumara başlama yaşlarına, bireylerin annelerinin eğitim düzeylerine, bireylerin babalarının eğitim düzeylerine, bireylerin alkol kullanma durumlarını, bireylerin sigara kullanma durumlarına, bireylerin psikolojik sosyal destek alma durumlarına göre anlamlı farklılıklar tespit edilmemiştir.
 Sonuç: Bireylerdeki problemli kumar oynama davranışının toplum içerisinde popülaritesinin artması ve gelişen bilişim sistemleri ile birlikte kumara erişimin kolay ve denetiminde yetersiz olması sebebiyle tehlikeli boyutlara ulaşabileceği düşünülmektedir.

Analysis of Some Variables As The Predictors of Children's Overall Self-Worth Levels

In this study, it was examined whether family relationship perceived by children, parental behaviors and irrational beliefs of parents predicted overall self-worth levels of children. A total of 1500 people participated in the study, including 500 students attending the 4th grade in Hatay and their parents. Personal Information Form, Parent Irrational Beliefs Scale (PIBS), Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ), Family Relationship Scale for Children (FRSC) and Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC) were used as data collection tools in the study. In order to analyze the data, multiple linear regression analysis was conducted. According to the results obtained, there is a significant relationship between parents' irrational beliefs, parenting behaviors, children's perception of family relationships and general self-worth. Supportive family relationship, discouraging family relationship, unrealistic expectations of parents, father’s parental involvement, poor monitoring/supervision and corporal punishment behaviors predict the overall self-worth level of the children. The variable that significantly predicts children's overall self-worth, on the other hand, is supportive family relationship. The results of the research were discussed in the light of the literature.

"I thought that I had to be alive to repay my parents": Filial piety as a risk and protective factor for suicidal behavior in a qualitative study of Chinese women.

Filial piety involves the Confucian view that children always have a duty to be obedient and to provide care for their parents. Filial piety has been described as both a risk and a protective factor in depression and suicide. This qualitative study aimed to explore the role of filial piety in the suicidal behavior of Chinese women. Qualitative interviews were conducted with Chinese women with a history of suicidal behavior living in the Beijing area (n = 29). Filial piety data were extracted and analyzed in accordance with constructivist grounded theory. The women described five specific family and filial piety factors and how they influenced their ability to fulfill family role obligations, which was described as a nexus connecting these factors to depression, suicidal behavior, and recovery. The five factors were: 1) rigidity of parental filial expectations, 2) perception of family relationships as positive/supportive or negative/harsh, 3) whether filial piety is of high or low personal value in the woman's life, 4) any experiences of rebellion leading to punitive consequences, and 5) how much filial piety she receives from her children. These factors could inform suicide risk assessments in this population. They can be harnessed as part of recovery and protect against future suicidal behavior.

Relationships in a Family with High Academic Achievement Students

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: School achievements are an important dimension of human life and are conditioned by internal and external factors, to which family belongs. The purpose of this investigation was to answer the question how of high academic achievement students perceive their relationships in the family.
 THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The Family Questionnaire was used in the version “My Family, My Father and My Mother,” developed by Plopa and Połomski. The subjects were 16 year-old students (n = 155), who achieved high scores in the lower secondary school test, and a comparative group with the average score (n = 161).
 THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The students assessed relationships in their families in terms of the following dimensions: communication, cohesion, identity and autonomy-control.
 RESEARCH RESULTS: It was found that for students with high school performance, cohesion in relation to father is more important than for the comparative group.
 CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: In addition, it was found that there are differences in the perception of family relationships on the basis of the gender of the studied students. Boys assessed cohesion and communication with their father on a higher level than girls. An interesting result of the study is a higher assessment of family identity in the perceptions of boys than girls.

Psychological Distress, Family Relationship and Reasons for Consultation of Women from Arequipa, Peru

<p><strong>Objetivo: </strong>analizar la asociación entre malestar psicológico, relaciones familiares y el motivo de consulta de mujeres que acudieron a un centro de salud en la ciudad de Arequipa, Perú. <strong>Método:</strong> estudio transversal, participaron 134 mujeres de diferentes estratos socioeconómicos a las que se les aplicó la escala de Malestar de Kessler y una ficha de datos sociodemográficos.<strong> Resultados: </strong>Se determinó que 30.6% de la muestra presentó malestar psicológico, asociado al nivel educativo, nivel socioeconómico, percepción de las relaciones familiares y padecimiento de cefaleas.<strong> Conclusiones:</strong> el malestar psicológico puede estar condicionado por variables psicosociales como la familia, la educación y el estatus socioeconómico, esto tiene un impacto en la salud física de las personas afectadas.</p>

Perceptions of Family Relationships and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms of Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

This study examines the association between exposure to domestic violence, children’s perceptions of family relationships, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, and explores the moderating role of children’s perceptions of family relationships. The sample consists of 46 children exposed to domestic violence (26 girls and 20 boys), aged 6 to 12 years, staying at housing shelters for victims of domestic violence. Children completed several questionnaires and the SAGA, a systemic tool, enabling us to examine their perceptions and family relationships. The results indicate that exposure to domestic violence is related to symptoms of anxiety and depression and to the child’s perception of father-mother and father-child relationships in both conflictual and typical situations. Perceptions of father-mother and father-child relationships in typical situations are both associated with anxiety and post-traumatic stress symptoms. In contrast, the mother-child relationship was found to have a moderating role on the relation between the duration of domestic violence exposure and the symptom of anger. This study attests to the value of continuing research on the role of the child’s perception of family relationships, but above all to better regulate the visiting and accommodation rights of fathers who perpetrate domestic violence in order to protect children, especially when they show symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

Afectividad y Apoyo Social Percibido en Mujeres Gestantes: un Análisis Comparativo

El propósito de esta investigación es comparar las manifestaciones afectivas en sus dimensiones positivas y negativas, a modo de rasgo y de estado, con variables ginecobstétricas y de funcionamiento familiar en mujeres gestantes. Se seleccionaron a conveniencia 229 mujeres que ingresaron a una institución prestadora de servicios de salud en Medellín. Se utilizaron los cuestionarios PANAS (Robles & Páez, 2003), APGAR-familiar (Smilkstein, 1978) y una encuesta de variables sociodemográficas. Se encontró que las gestantes con mayor rasgo afectivo positivo presentan menor riesgo obstétrico, mientras que las mujeres con mayor rasgo afectivo negativo demuestran menor planeación del embarazo y mayor percepción de disfunción familiar. Se concluye que la percepción de apoyo familiar y los rasgos emocionales positivos son componentes que favorecen la salud gestacional, mientras que el afecto negativo es un obstáculo para la adaptación a la maternidad y las relaciones familiares percibidas.

Youth Homelessness: The Impact of Supportive Relationships on Recovery.

Background Homeless youth are the fastest growing sub-group within the homeless population. They face impaired access to health services and are often left unsupported. They lack social and family support or relationships with service providers. Unsupported homeless youth often become homeless adults. Purpose To test a model based on Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations, examining the influence of a network of service providers, perceptions of social supports, and family relations on a homeless youth's perceptions of recovery. Methods This study is a secondary analysis and used a sample (n = 187) of data collected as part of the original Youth Matters in London study. A cross-sectional design was used to analyze the relationship between variables. Participants were interviewed at 6-month intervals over a 2.5-year period. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used. Results Network of service providers, perceived social supports, and perceived family relations explained 21.8% of the variance in homeless youth perceptions of recovery. Perceived social support and family relations were significantly, positively correlated to perceptions of recovery. Network of service providers was not significantly correlated to perceptions of recovery. Conclusions The findings suggest that stronger social supports and family relations may contribute to increased perceptions of recovery among homeless youth.

Parental Relations and Family Functioning in Non-Offending Caregivers of Abused Children

There is a paucity of research on family adjustment following child abuse disclosure including non-Western samples. The overarching aim of the current study was to investigate perceived family relations and family functioning in non-offending caregivers (NOCs) of abused children compared with parents of non-abused children in a Filipino sample. In particular, we investigated whether parental history of abuse and current depression and anxiety/stress would influence NOCs’ perceptions of parent–child relations, spousal/partner relationship satisfaction, social support and family functioning compared to caregivers of non-abused children. A self-report survey was completed by 92 NOCs and 94 parents of non-abused children from the Philippines. Results revealed that NOCs of abused children reported poorer parent–child relations, lower spousal/partner relationship satisfaction, greater family disengagement and chaotic family functioning than parents of non-abused children. Furthermore, depressed and anxious/stressed parents (irrespective of whether their child was abused or not) reported significant conflict and distant child–parent relationship, as well as poorer family functioning including poor communication and low family satisfaction. Interestingly however, parental abuse history did not have a significant interaction effect between the two parental groups on any of the outcomes. These findings underscore the need to assess both NOCs’ and clinically distressed caregivers in relation to their child and partner/spouse relations and family functioning in order to provide targeted interventions to improve family outcomes.

Children's empathic tendencies: Effect of perceived family relations

The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of perceived family relations on children's empathic tendencies.Correlational research model was used to analyze the data. The study group was comprised of 250 children from grades 4th and 5th in primary school in the city-center of Aksaray. To gather data, “KA-Sİ Empathic Tendency Scale Child Form” and “Family Relationship Scale for Children” were conducted. Multiple regression analyses were performed to predict the determinants of children’s empathic tendencies. According to findings, supportive family relations predict cognitive and emotional empathic tendencies of children positively, while discouraging family relations predict cognitive and emotional empathic tendencies of children, negatively. This study pointed out how familial relations perceived by children affected empathic tendencies. For further studies, it can be recommended other parental factors be evaluated based on parenting socialization, practices and believes for expanding on this growing area of literature.Keywords: Empathic tendencies, perceived family relations, primary school children.

Children's empathic tendencies: Effect of perceived family relations

Children's empathic tendencies: Effect of perceived family relations

Relaciones familiares, prácticas educativas de los padres y valores de los adolescentes angoleños

Resumen: El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido triple. Primero, analizar las propiedades psicométricas los instrumentos utilizados para evaluar la percepción de las Relaciones familiares, la Socialización familiar y los Valores de los adolescentes angoleños. Segundo, predecir los Valores de los adolescentes a partir de las Relaciones familiares y la Socialización familiar. Tercero, analizar las diferencias de valores de los adolescentes según el sexo. Para ello, 917 adolescentes (384 varones, 533 mujeres) de 14 a 17 años (M = 15.68; DT = 1.06) completaron versiones portuguesas de los instrumentos antes señalados. Una vez analizadas las propiedades psicométricas de los instrumentos, se desarrolló un Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales (SEM) controlando por sexo, con las Relaciones familiares y la Socialización familiar como variables independientes y los Valores de los adolescentes como variables dependientes. Los resultados han mostrado aceptables propiedades psicométricas de las versiones portuguesas de los instrumentos. En cuanto al modelo explicativo de los Valores, la Funcionalidad familiar predice los valores Logro, Universalismo, Seguridad y Conformidad; el Apoyo predice los valores Benevolencia y Conformidad; las Dificultades familiares se relacionan negativamente con Logro y Conformidad; y el Castigo se relaciona negativamente con Logro, Benevolencia y Conformidad. La variable sexo apenas ha resultado diferenciadora en los valores de los adolescentes. Los chicos priorizan el Universalismo y las chicas la Conformidad. Se discuten los resultados con vistas a su aplicación práctica para la socialización de los adolescentes. Family relations, parents’ educational practices, and Angolan adolescents’ values Abstract: The purpose of this study was three-fold. First, to analyze psychometric properties of the instruments used to evaluate the perceived Family relations, Familiar socialization and Angolan adolescents’ Values. Second, to predict the adolescents’ Values based on Family relations and Family socialization. Third, to analyze adolescents’ Values sex differences. For this aim, 917 adolescents (384 males, 533 females) ages 14 to 17 years (M = 15.68; SD = 1.06) completed Portuguese translations of the Family relations, Family socialization and Value questionnaires. When psychometric properties of the instruments were assessed, a Structural Equation Model (SEM) controlling for sex was carried out, with Family relations and Family socialization as independent variables, and adolescents’ Values as dependent variables. Results showed acceptable psychometric properties of the Portuguese versions of the instruments. Related to the SEM, Familiar functioning predicted Achievement, Universalism, Security and Conformity; Parents’ Support predicted Benevolence and Conformity; Family difficulties were negatively related with Achievement and Conformity; and Punishment/coercion were negatively related with Achievement, Benevolence and Conformity. The sex variable only differentiated two adolescents’ values. Boys assigned priority to Universalism and girls assigned priority to Conformity. These findings are discussed with regard to the implications to adolescents’ socialization.

Parental monitoring and family relations: Associations with drinking patterns among male and female Mexican students

IntroductionParental monitoring and family relations are recognized as protective factors for youth alcohol use. The purpose of this study was to investigate perceived parental monitoring and family relations among subgroups of Mexican youths with different patterns of drinking behaviors and consequences. MethodsA latent profile analysis (LPA) identified profiles of drinking behavior in a cross-sectional survey of entering first year university students. Multinomial regression examined associations between parental monitoring, family relations and drinking profiles among 22,224 students. ResultsBoth lower perceived parental monitoring and weaker perceived family relations were associated with heavier drinking profiles among males and females, but more strongly associated with female than male heavier drinking profiles. Being older, having parents with lower education, and not living with parents were also associated with lower parental monitoring and weaker family relations. There was a general trend of lower parental monitoring and weaker family relations as the profiles increased from Non/Infrequent–No Consequences to Excessive–Many Consequences Drinkers. Lower perceived parental monitoring and weaker perceived family relations were more strongly associated with drinking profiles among females than among males. Both the parental monitoring and family relations scales had similar associations with drinking profiles. ConclusionsFindings suggest that drinking norms and values may contribute to any protective influences of parental monitoring and family relations on Mexican youths' drinking. Research about changes in drinking norms, contextual factors, and youth–parent trust would inform the utility of parental monitoring or family relations as protective strategies against alcohol misuse among Mexican and Mexican American youths and also youths from other backgrounds.

Protecting Children After a Divorce: Efficacy of Egokitzen—An Intervention Program for Parents on Children’s Adjustment

The objective of this study is to present the psychoeducational program Egokitzen, a post-divorce intervention for parents and preliminary data on its efficacy, by means of a quasi-experimental design with a wait-list comparison group. This program—Egokitzen—has been recently published following years of development, pilot tests and adaptation, and comprises 11 weekly intervention sessions that focus on three major blocks of content: (a) divorce in itself, (b) interparental conflict; and (c) parenting styles and discipline. Thirty-four parents, with a total number of 51 children—aged 2–23 years—took part in the study. Participants completed measures of interparental conflict, family communication, perception of family relationships, parental symptomatology and children’s aggressive and anxiety/depression symptoms before, after the intervention and 6 months on completion of the program. Significant differences were found in terms of the perceived conflict and children’s mental health symptoms, especially in the 6-moth follow-up period. More structural variables, such as communication, family satisfaction or parent–child relationships, seem to require more time for noticeable change and stability. We can conclude that, even though the results are exploratory, the Egokitzen program is a very promising initiative for helping prevent and fostering the healthy psychological development of children who are going through the parental divorce process.

The “Colour Family Drawing Test”: Assessing Children’s Perception of Family Relationships. Studies on Mental Health and Cross-Cultural Comparisons

We apply the Colour Family Drawing Test, as a development of the traditional black and white test, for cross-cultural comparison. The participants, aged 7 - 10 years, both genders, were examined individually. Each subject sat at a single table with a white rectangular card of standard size, 24 well-sharpened colour pencils, a black pencil, an eraser and other appropriate tools. S/he received this verbal instruction: “Draw your family”. The procedure was firstly applied to 120 participants attending primary schools of Rome (Biasi, Bonaiuto and Levin, 2014). The families were evaluated through a semi-structural interview conducted with the children’s teachers and divided into: Harmonious versus Very Conflictual Families. The drawings made by children of Harmonious Families consistently used “Reassuring and Playful Colours” (Pink, Orange, Sky Blue, Light Green, Light Yellow, other pastel colours); and were larger, tidier and more proportioned to respect the opposite group. Children belonging to Conflictual Families used mostly “Alarming and Serious Colours” (Grey, Black, Dark Bleu, Violet, Olive Green) and their drawings were less extended, more often disordered and had typical deformations such as figures too thin. A second investigation examined 120 participants belonging to Asian immigrant families residing in Italy. A third investigation examined 120 participants belonging to Russian families of Moscow. Both last two investigations obtained very similar results on the use of colours, and gave a confirmation of the relevance of the Colour Family Drawing Test.

Relações familiares na perspectiva de pais, irmãos e crianças com deficiência

O desenvolvimento das crianças com deficiência é influenciado pelas relações familiares, sobretudo pelo modo como os pais lidam com a criança e a deficiência. No entanto, apesar de sua importância, pouco é conhecido sobre o funcionamento global dessas famílias. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo investigar as características das relações familiares de crianças com deficiência (auditiva, intelectual, física, múltipla e visual) na perspectiva das mães (n=16), dos pais (n=12), dos irmãos (n=10) e das próprias crianças com deficiência (n=16), priorizando as relações nos subsistemas parental, conjugal e fraterno. Foi realizada uma entrevista semiestruturada com cada um dos participantes, individualmente, em suas respectivas residências, e foi aplicado um questionário de caracterização do sistema familiar com um dos genitores. Os resultados mostram que as práticas parentais são percebidas como coercitivas, mesmo havendo harmonia, diálogo e compartilhamento nos cuidados com os filhos. As relações conjugais são vistas como predominantemente satisfatórias, embora existam conflitos. Já sobre as relações fraternas, foram frequentes os relatos sobre conflito, harmonia, cuidado/proteção e coesão/união entre os irmãos. A percepção das relações familiares varia em função do tipo de deficiência da criança no que tange às práticas educativas parentais, aos valores/crenças presentes na educação dos filhos e aos conflitos conjugais e entre irmãos. Os resultados indicam a necessidade urgente de investigar os padrões de comunicação em famílias com crianças com diferentes tipos de deficiência, visando à elaboração de propostas de educação e reeducação voltadas ao funcionamento típico de cada tipologia de família.

"Generational trends in cultural values and perceived family relations in farm families”: Correction to Hsia and Quevillon (2012).

Reports an error in Generational trends in cultural values and perceived family relations in farm by Jennifer F. Hsia and Randal P. Quevillon (Journal of Rural Mental Health, 2012[Fal-Win], Vol 36[2], 27-32). In the article, there were citation errors in the text and an error in the reference list. A reference included Author as the author name, but should have been: Hsia, Jennifer F. (2011). Family relations, cultural values, and coping styles in multigenerational farm families. M.A. Thesis, The University of South Dakota, Vermillion. In two instances in the Discussion section, the citations of (Author, 2011) should have been (Hsia, 2011). (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2013-14906-005.) The present studies used a cultural perspective to examine relations in multigenerational farm families of the upper Midwest region. A pilot study was used to select the most appropriate measures for each construct, and the larger study was used to examine generational trends and cultural values. In the pilot study, participants were students attending the same public mid-sized university and their immediate family members. The larger study targeted a broader sample and included individuals who were not university-affiliated. Measures used included the Cultural Value Orientation Measure, the Intergenerational Congruence in Immigrant Families--Child Scale, and the Asian Values Scale--Revised. The overall finding from these studies is that the experiences of farm families are both similar to and different from the experiences of immigrant families. In regard to differences, the findings from these studies suggest that the current sample of farm families likely do not experience pronounced generational differences. Instead, all three generations report being generally content with their family situations. Language: en

Generational trends in cultural values and perceived family relations in farm families.

[Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 37(1) of Journal of Rural Mental Health (see record 2013-31245-001). In the article, there were citation errors in the text and an error in the reference list. The reference, that included Author as the author name, should have been: Hsia, Jennifer F. (2011). Family relations, cultural values, and coping styles in multigenerational farm families. M.A. Thesis, The University of South Dakota, Vermillion. In two instances in the Discussion section, the citations of (Author, 2011) should have been (Hsia, 2011).] The present studies used a cultural perspective to examine relations in multigenerational farm families of the upper Midwest region. A pilot study was used to select the most appropriate measures for each construct, and the larger study was used to examine generational trends and cultural values. In the pilot study, participants were students attending the same public mid-sized university and their immediate family members. The larger study targeted a broader sample and included individuals who were not university-affiliated. Measures used included the Cultural Value Orientation Measure, the Intergenerational Congruence in Immigrant Families--Child Scale, and the Asian Values Scale--Revised. The overall finding from these studies is that the experiences of farm families are both similar to and different from the experiences of immigrant families. In regard to differences, the findings from these studies suggest that the current sample of farm families likely do not experience pronounced generational differences. Instead, all three generations report being generally content with their family situations. Language: en