scholarly journals Health Promotion Among Families Having a Newborn Baby

2021 ◽  
pp. 173-184
Author(s):  
Shefaly Shorey
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Newborn Baby ◽  
Care Services ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future

AbstractPregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period are the stressful transition periods to parenthood. With medicalization of perinatal period, parents feel left out and less confident in their parenthood journey, which may pose serious threats to the family dynamics. Salutogenesis theory offers the potential to influence a shift away from negative health outlooks and outcomes, medicalization of childbirth, toward health promotion and positive well-being focus for maternity care services design and delivery in the future.

scholarly journals Fire typer ungdomsliv: Ressurser, relasjoner og stedets betydning

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-86
Author(s):  
Ingunn Marie Eriksen ◽  
Kari Stefansen ◽  
Guro Ødegård
Keyword(s):  
Local Environment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Self ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future ◽  
Relational Resources ◽  
Class Divisions ◽  
Self Presentations

This chapter investigates how young people’s “projects of the self” – their self-presentations and orientations towards the future – are shaped by economic, cultural and relational capital, as well as place. What does growing up in families with different access to important resources entail, and what does place mean for young people’s experiences of themselves and their future opportunities? Based on an ongoing qualitative longitudinal study of 81 youths from four widely different communities, we describe a typology with four projects of the self: the assured optimist, the local thriving youth, the youth on a narrow path and the loosely anchored youth. These projects are closely linked to the youths’ family resources, and to a large extent they map onto traditional social class divisions. However, although the way that resources are linked to different projects of the self has the potential of shaping classed trajectories, they are not determined by class. Our analysis adds nuances to the general finding in youth research that lack of economic and cultural capital is associated with more limited future possibilities. We find that emotional and relational resources in the family also play a vital role in shaping young people’s projects of the self – which sometimes cross traditional class divisions. Moreover, we find that when young people’s projects of the self align with resources in the local environment and in the family, this greatly enhances their well-being and surety of the future. Youths who experience a rift between their projects of the self and the resources around them experience a shakier foundation from which to carve out their life projects.

scholarly journals Protective Factors for Decreasing Nicotine, Alcohol, and Cannabis Use Among Adolescents with a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracie O. Afifi ◽  
Tamara Taillieu ◽  
Samantha Salmon ◽  
Ashley Stewart-Tufescu ◽  
Shannon Struck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Sport Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Adverse Childhood ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of

AbstractAdolescents who have experienced adversity have an increased likelihood of using substances. This study examined if individual-, family-, school-, and community-level protective factors were associated with a decreased likelihood of substance use. Data from the Well-Being and Experiences Study (the WE Study) collected from 2017 to 2018 were used. The sample was adolescents aged 14 to 17 years (N = 1002) from Manitoba, Canada. Statistical methods included descriptive statistics and logistic regression models. The prevalence of past 30-day substance use was 20.5% among boys and 29.2% among girls. Substance use was greater among adolescent girls compared to boys. Protective factors associated with an increased likelihood of not using substances included knowing culture or language, being excited for the future, picturing the future, sleeping 8 to 10 h per night (unadjusted models only), participating in non-sport activity organized by the school, having a trusted adult in the family, frequent hugs from parent, parent saying “I love you” (unadjusted models only), eating dinner together every day, mother and father understanding adolescent’s worries and problems, being able to confide in mother and father, feeling close to other students at school, having a trusted adult at school, feeling a part of school, having a trusted adult in the community (unadjusted models only), volunteering once a week or more, and feeling motivated to help and improve one’s community. Knowledge of protective factors related to decreased odds of substance use may help inform strategies for preventing substance use and ways to foster resilience among adolescents.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF INFIDELITY ON FILIPINO FAMILY DYNAMICS AND YOUNG ADULT FILIPINO'S SELF-CONCEPT

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-37
Author(s):  
ANDREW SIGUAN ◽  
MAXIN FENONI THERESE ONG ◽  
SIDNEY IRA MARIE CAÑETE
Keyword(s):  
Systems Theory ◽  
Family Systems ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Systems Theory ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Parental Infidelity

Parental infidelity largely influences the quality of relationships in the family. In previous researches, the focus is mainly on the dyadic marital relationship of the couples, subsequently failing to consider how this influences the upbringing and well-being of their children. This study aims to explore how adult Filipino children's discovery of parental infidelity impacted their self-concept. Using purposive sampling, the study involved fourteen (14) participants, seven males, and seven females, who were aware of their parent's infidelity. The research used a semi-structured interview schedule to gather the necessary data. Thematic analysis was used to categorize the data into two major themes: (a) Pre-infidelity Family Dynamics and (b) Impacts of Parental Infidelity. The research utilized Dr. Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory and Self-Concept Theory by Rogers to analyse the themes and to discuss the results of the study. The research helps explain the differences in the impacts of parental infidelity on the family and on the self-concept. Further implications are discussed in the study. Keywords: Parental infidelity; Family systems theory; Self-concept; Thematic analysis

scholarly journals Family Members' Perceptions of Their Psychological Responses One Year Following Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Hospitalization: Qualitative Findings From the Caring Intensively Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet E. Rennick ◽  
Alyssa M. Knox ◽  
Stephanie C. Treherne ◽  
Karen Dryden-Palmer ◽  
Robyn Stremler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Well Being ◽  
New Normal ◽  
The Family ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
One Year

Introduction: PICU hospitalization can have a profound impact on child survivors and their families. There is limited research on children's long-term recovery within the context of the family following critical illness. This study aimed to explore children's and parents' perceptions of long-term psychological and behavioral responses within the context of the family one year following PICU hospitalization.Materials and Methods: Caring Intensively is a mixed methods multi-site prospective cohort study that aims to examine children's psychological and behavioral responses over a 3-year period following PICU hospitalization. In this study, part of the qualitative arm of Caring Intensively, an interpretive descriptive design was used to explore children's recovery one year post-discharge. Purposive sampling was used to select 17 families, including 16 mothers, 6 fathers, and 9 children. Semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews were conducted. Data were analyzed iteratively using the constant comparison method.Results: Families described efforts to readapt to routine life and find a new normal following PICU hospitalization. Finding a New Normal consisted of four major themes: (1) Processing PICU Reminders and Memories, (2) Changing Perceptions of Health and Illness, (3) We Are Not the Same, and (4) Altered Relationships. Participants described significant emotional and behavioral changes during the year following discharge. The psychological impact of individual family members' experiences led to changes in their sense of self, which affected family dynamics. PICU memories and reminders impacted participants' perceptions of childhood health and illness and resulted in increased vigilance. Parents and siblings demonstrated increased concern for the child survivor's health, and the experience of long absences and new or altered caregiving roles resulted in changes in relationships and family dynamics.Conclusion: PICU hospitalization impacted the psychological well-being of all family members as they sought to re-establish a sense of normalcy one year following discharge. Parent and child experiences and responses were closely interconnected. Findings highlight the importance of increased follow-up care aimed at supporting the family's psychological recovery.

“My disability does not measure me: it is a way of living and being in the world” meanings of social inclusion from the perspective of people with visual impairment

2021 ◽  
pp. 026461962110364
Author(s):  
María del Pilar Oviedo-Cáceres ◽  
Karen Natalia Arias-Pineda ◽  
María del Rosario Yepes-Camacho ◽  
Patricia Montoya Falla ◽  
Laura Guisasola Valencia
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Environment Recognition ◽  
The Individual

Social inclusion involves the dynamics that link the development of capacities with access to opportunities, well-being, relationship networks, and the exercise of citizenship. This study sought to understand the meanings on social inclusion of people with visual impairment from four cities in Colombia, as well as the family dynamics that favor or hinder inclusion processes. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted, by applying 26 semi-structured interviews via telephone. The interviews were transcribed and the themes extracted by the authors. The three emerging categories were the following: (1) My disability does not measure me: it is a way of living and being in the world; (2) deconstructing imaginaries: a wager on inclusion; and (3) from the family, the most important is letting be. Our results indicate that social inclusion is mediated by the meanings they assign to their own condition of visual impairment, by the existing social imaginaries on the theme, and by the family dynamics or the nearby environment. The work recognized the following as facilitators: acceptance of the disability by those who have the condition and by their close environment; recognition of the disability as part of human diversity; the family as actor that recognizes, respects individuality, and promotes their development; and the individual skills to cope with the situation and find a support network. Barriers were the negative imaginaries and the biomedical view that persist in society, which interact with the daily lives of the people, thus generating situations of exclusion.

Peripartum Depression

2017 ◽  
pp. 121-127
Author(s):  
Myrna M. Weissman ◽  
John C. Markowitz ◽  
Gerald L. Klerman
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Infertility Treatment ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Role Transitions ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Family ◽  
Peripartum Depression ◽  
Complicated Pregnancy

IPT is based on the hypothesis that patients who experience social disruptions face an increased risk for depression. Thus, IPT is an interesting potential treatment for addressing symptoms that develop during the perinatal period. This chapter covers the use of IPT during pregnancy, miscarriage, the postpartum period, and infertility treatment. Adequate treatment of depression is important for the health not only of the mother but of the infant and other children in the family. IPT adaptations that have been proposed for use in these settings are reviewed. Research studies on the use of IPT during pregnancy and the postpartum period are summarized. The usual problem areas of the IPT framework (grief, role disputes, role transitions, and deficits) aptly apply to pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum depression, and depression associated with infertility, with a fifth one (complicated pregnancy) added.

Through the Past to the Future of Naples

2018 ◽  
pp. 149-166
Author(s):  
Ana Lóio
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Baby Girl ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future ◽  
Personal A ◽  
The Guardian ◽  
The City

This chapter re-examines a neglected textual conjecture in Silv. 4.8 (semina for lumina in line 15) and offers a further conjecture (pectora for lumina in 17). This poem is presented as both civic and personal, a celebration of the birth of Pollius Felix’ grandson which simultaneously applauds the generosity of an illustrious family in contributing descendants to grace the Neapolitan citizen community. The intimacy of Statius’ poem for his patron is illustrated by the citing of a possible Propertian intertext, which enhances the lustre of Menecrates’ two boys and the charm of his baby girl through their resemblance to the Dioscuri and their little sister, Helen. The civic resonance of the poem is resumed in Statius’ closural prayer addressed to the guardian gods of the city for the well-being of the family.

scholarly journals The experiences of early postpartum Shenzhen mothers and their need for home visit services: a qualitative exploratory study

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Xiao ◽  
Fei-wan Ngai ◽  
She-ning Zhu ◽  
Alice Yuen Loke
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Home Visit ◽  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Infant Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Early Postpartum ◽  
The Family

Abstract Background The early postpartum period is the most stressful period for a new mother, who is assuming new roles and responsibilities in life, and must deal with the demands from her newborn baby and her own care needs. Little is known about whether the current postnatal care services provided by hospitals and community centers meet the needs of women. The aim of this study was to identify the experiences of women in Shenzhen and the problems that they encountered during the first 6 weeks after giving birth; and to explore their expressed needs with regard to postnatal care services. Methods This is a qualitative exploratory study. Data were collected in November 2018 through in-depth, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. A purposive sample was recruited from a tertiary maternal hospital in Shenzhen, China. The dataset was analyzed using content analysis. Results Twenty-two mothers were interviewed during their postpartum body check on the 30th or 42nd day after giving birth. Six themes were identified: “the self-care needs of women,” “proficiency in infant care,” “involvement of family in postpartum and infant care,” “family conflicts over postpartum and infant care,” “preparing for the transition to parenthood / grandparenthood,” and “the need for comprehensive postpartum home visit services.” Conclusions The concerns expressed by the women during the postpartum period were related to their need to recover physically and to their desire to be perceived as proficient in infant care. Support from husbands and grandmothers could facilitate or impede a woman’s transition to motherhood, and the family’s transition to parenthood / grandparenthood. There were disagreements arising from intergenerational beliefs about postpartum and child care. In providing postpartum care services to women in situations where the family is involved in their care, health professionals should consider the family as a whole.

Toward a Biblical Framework for Family Therapy

1979 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Salinger
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Individual Responsibility ◽  
Helping Professions ◽  
The Family

The development of family therapy has brought a major change in the way many people in the helping professions view behavioral problems. This paper presents some of the central concepts of family dynamics and therapy, followed by a consideration of biblical concepts of the family and its functioning. The two models have large areas of congruency, particularly in considering the structure of the family, the proper conduct of interpersonal relationships, individual responsibility, and the importance of the concept of family to individual well-being. Proper application of biblical guidelines will bring about change in family members in psychologically and spiritually healthy ways.

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