scholarly journals Dialectical Processes in Parent-child Relationships among Somali Families in Sweden

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Eva Randell ◽  
Abdikerim Mohamed ◽  
Emma Sorbring
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Father Figures ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Parent Child

AbstractNon-voluntary migration has been demonstrated to have an impact on family relationships as a result of children acculturating to the host country faster than their parents. Studies have reported on immigrant parents’ perceptions of their parenting in host countries. However, less is known about how both children and parents view and make sense of their relationships in new contexts. This exploratory qualitative study aims to capture the dialectical processes in parent-child relationships among Somali families in Sweden. Data were collected using focus group discussions with youth (n = 47) and their parents (n = 33). The data were analysed using a thematic analysis. Two themes, each with three themes of their own, were identified from the analysis: finding a balance between hierarchical and egalitarian relationships and sharing of spaces. Youth and parents described different factors, including contextual changes, generational gaps, peer pressure and lack of a father figures, as affecting their relationships with each other and sometimes creating conflicts between them. Both perceived themselves as active agents in contributing to family life after migrating to Sweden. In general, the youth expressed their emotional needs, the motivations desired from their parents and their desire to be equally treated as sons and daughters. Overall, this study demonstrates that there is a need to offer immigrant families culturally tailored parenting support programmes, thereby strengthening parent-child relationships.

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the implementation of a parenting programme for Somali-born parents living in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Malin Tistad
Keyword(s):  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Programme ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background: Forced migration has been shown to have a negative impact on family dynamics, parenting and the parent-child relationship. Parental support programmes aim to strengthen family functioning and the parent-child relationship and to promote the mental health of children and parents. However, there is a lack of knowledge on how parenting support programmes can be implemented for newly arrived immigrant parents. This process evaluation, therefore, describes the implementation of a successful parenting programme for immigrant parents from Somalia and identifies key components in the implementation process.Method: This process evaluation considered context, implementation and mechanism of impact, in accordance with the Medical Research Councils guidance. Data were collected through focus group discussions, a questionnaire, attendance lists, field and reflection notes, and observations of the sessions. The data were then analysed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results: The findings showed that of the 60 parents who were invited to the parenting programme, 58 participated in the sessions. The study showed that involving key individuals in the early stage of the implementation facilitated reaching the Somali-born parents in the parenting programme. To retain the participants in the programme, parents were offered free transportation. The programme was implemented and delivered as intended. A majority of the parents were satisfied with the programme, and they reported increased knowledge about children’s rights and the support they might seek from social services. Conclusions: This study illustrates how a parenting support programme can be implemented for Somali-born parents and provides guidance on how to engage and attract immigrant parents to participate in parenting support programmes.

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the implementation of a parenting programme for Somali-born parents living in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Malin Tistad
Keyword(s):  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Programme ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background: Forced migration has been shown to have a negative impact on family dynamics, parenting and the parent-child relationship. Parental support programmes aim to strengthen family functioning and the parent-child relationship and to promote the mental health of children and parents. However, there is a lack of knowledge on how parenting support programmes can be implemented for newly arrived immigrant parents. This process evaluation, therefore, describes the implementation of a successful parenting programme for immigrant parents from Somalia and identifies key components in the implementation process.Method: This process evaluation considered context, implementation and mechanism of impact, in accordance with the Medical Research Councils guidance. Data were collected through focus group discussions, a questionnaire, attendance lists, field and reflection notes, and observations of the sessions. The data were then analysed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results: The findings showed that of the 60 parents who were invited to the parenting programme, 58 participated in the sessions. The study showed that involving key individuals in the early stage of the implementation facilitated reaching the Somali-born parents in the parenting programme. To retain the participants in the programme, parents were offered free transportation. The programme was implemented and delivered as intended. A majority of the parents were satisfied with the programme, and they reported increased knowledge about children’s rights and the support they might seek from social services. Conclusions: This study illustrates how a parenting support programme can be implemented for Somali-born parents and provides guidance on how to engage and attract immigrant parents to participate in parenting support programmes.

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the implementation of a parenting programme for Somali-born parents living in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Malin Tistad
Keyword(s):  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Programme ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background: Forced migration has been shown to have a negative impact on family dynamics, parenting and the parent-child relationship. Parental support programmes aim to strengthen family functioning and the parent-child relationship and to promote the mental health of children and parents. However, there is a lack of knowledge on how parenting support programmes can be implemented for newly arrived immigrant parents. This process evaluation, therefore, describes the implementation of a successful parenting programme for immigrant parents from Somalia and identifies key components in the implementation process.Method: This process evaluation considered context, implementation and mechanism of impact, in accordance with the Medical Research Councils guidance. Data were collected through focus group discussions, a questionnaire, attendance lists, field and reflection notes, and observations of the sessions. The data were then analysed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results: The findings showed that of the 60 parents who were invited to the parenting programme, 58 participated in the sessions. The study showed that involving key individuals in the early stage of the implementation facilitated reaching the Somali-born parents in the parenting programme. To retain the participants in the programme, parents were offered free transportation. The programme was implemented and delivered as intended. A majority of the parents were satisfied with the programme, and they reported increased knowledge about children’s rights and the support they might seek from social services. Conclusions: This study illustrates how a parenting support programme can be implemented for Somali-born parents and provides guidance on how to engage and attract immigrant parents to participate in parenting support programmes.

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the implementation of a parenting programme for Somali-born parents living in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Malin Tistad
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Programme ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background: Forced migration has been shown to have a negative impact on family dynamics, parenting and the parent-child relationship. Parental support programmes aim to strengthen family functioning, the parent-child relationship and promote the mental health of children and parents. However, there is a lack of knowledge in how parenting support programmes can be implemented for newly arrived immigrant parents. This study therefore aimed to increase knowledge about which strategies could be useful to implement a parenting support programme for immigrant parents from Somalia with special focus on how to reach and retain the target group. Methods: The study was an explorative study with focus on the process initiated by the implementation strategy. Both qualitative and quantitative data were used. Data were collected through focus group discussions, a questionnaire, attendance lists, field and reflection notes, and observations of the sessions. The data were then analysed through inductive and deductive analysis. Results: The findings showed that of the 60 parents who were invited to the parenting programme, 58 participated in the sessions. This process evaluation emphasises the importance of considering contextual factors such as building trust and involving the community when implementing parenting programmes through social services. The implementation strategies employed in the programme facilitated the engagement and retention of the parents in the programme. Group leaders delivered the intervention according to the manual. Parents were satisfied with the programme and reported having confidence in seeking support from social services. Conclusions: This study not only illustrates how a parenting support programme can be implemented for Somali-born parents but also provides guidance on how to engage and attract immigrant parents to participate in parenting support programmes.

What Do They Want From My Life? Parent-Child Relationships as Perceived by Druze Adolescents in Israel

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-281
Author(s):  
Randa Abbas ◽  
Sherri P. Pataki ◽  
Vered Vaknin-Nusbaum ◽  
Salman Ilaiyan
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Intergenerational Conflict ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Past ◽  
Supportive Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Parent Child

This research examined Druze adolescents’ perception of their relationships with parents in Israel. Israeli Druze is a small group accounting for only 2% of Israel’s population. The Druze society is patriarchal; it demands absolute loyalty to the values of religion, family, and clan. Our goal was to explore the impact of increasing intercultural contact with modern Israeli society and the outside world on parent-child relationships in a traditional society that demands absolute loyalty and obedience to elders. The researchers used the phenomenological approach to understand parent-child relationships from the perspective of the adolescents themselves. Twelve Druze adolescents, six females and six males ranging in age from 16 to 18, completed a semi-structured interview in which they were asked to describe their relationships with parents. Participants were prompted to describe a recent conflict, if any, and the way in which the conflict was resolved, as well as a positive and a negative interaction with parents in the past year. Thematic analyses revealed intergenerational conflict related to perceived acculturation gaps. Other consistent themes portrayed supportive parent-child relationships and the adolescents’ commitment to Druze heritage. Overall, findings suggest that although increasing exposure to modern society may lead to intergenerational conflict, Druze adolescents remained grounded in supportive family relationships and their religious heritage.

scholarly journals Quality of early family relationships and the timing and tempo of puberty: Effects depend on biological sensitivity to context

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce J. Ellis ◽  
Elizabeth A. Shirtcliff ◽  
W. Thomas Boyce ◽  
Julianna Deardorff ◽  
Marilyn J. Essex
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Pubertal Timing ◽  
Pubic Hair ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Hair Development ◽  
Pubertal Tempo ◽  
Biological Sensitivity To Context ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Early Family ◽  
Parent Child

AbstractGuided by evolutionary–developmental theories of biological sensitivity to context and reproductive development, the current research examined the interactive effects of early family environments and psychobiologic reactivity to stress on the subsequent timing and tempo of puberty. As predicted by the theory, among children displaying heightened biological sensitivity to context (i.e., higher stress reactivity), higher quality parent–child relationships forecast slower initial pubertal tempo and later pubertal timing, whereas lower quality parent–child relationships forecast the opposite pattern. No such effects emerged among less context-sensitive children. Whereas sympathetic nervous system reactivity moderated the effects of parent–child relationships on both breast/genital and pubic hair development, adrenocortical activation only moderated the effect on pubic hair development. The current results build on previous research documenting what family contexts predict variation in pubertal timing by demonstrating for whom those contexts matter. In addition, the authors advance a new methodological approach for assessing pubertal tempo using piecewise growth curve analysis.

scholarly journals Supporting Positive Parenting and Promoting Healthy Living through Family Cooking Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4709
Author(s):  
Mette Kirstine Tørslev ◽  
Dicte Bjarup Thøgersen ◽  
Ane Høstgaard Bonde ◽  
Paul Bloch ◽  
Annemarie Varming
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Positive Parenting ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Cooking Classes ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Parent Child

Background: The family is an important setting in the promotion of child health. The parent–child relationship affects the social and health development of children, and children’s healthy behaviors are associated with positive parenting strategies. The parent–child relationship is bi-directional and the connection between parenting and child health is complex. However, few parenting interventions work with parents and children together, and more knowledge is needed on how to develop and implement interventions promoting healthy parent–child relationships. Focusing on a family cooking class program, this study addresses how community initiatives engaging parents and children together can contribute to integrating parenting support with local health promotion. Methods: Participant-driven photo-elicited interviews (nine families), focus group evaluations (nine parents/14 children) and observations during cooking classes (10 classes) were applied to analyze the tools and mechanisms that can support positive parenting. Results: The study found that visual, practical and sensory learning techniques, applied in a context-sensitive learning environment that ensured guidance, safety and a friendly social atmosphere, contributed to positive parent–child interaction and bonding. Conclusion: The cooking program facilitated parenting practices that support child involvement and autonomy. Thus, the program constituted an effective intervention to strengthen parent–child relationships and positive parenting.

scholarly journals Does Expectation Influence Relationship? An Investigation of Parental Expectation and Parent-Child Relationship Among Selected Chinese Groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon H.C. Chiang ◽  
Arthur K. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parental Expectation ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Family Discord ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Parent Child

Family is the primary learning environment for children. Parents are children’s first social network. Prior to and concurrent with school education, the critical influence of parental expectation eventually permeates into all aspects of an individual’s life. However, the subject of family relationships is rarely addressed within school curricula. Furthermore, due to some seemingly unreachable parental expectations and unbearable family discord, brokenness continues to increase. The influence of expectation on relations is an area of limited academic research. This study explores parental expectation and its influence on parent-child relationships, using mixed methods: qualitative research methods involving interviews and focus group studies; and quantitative research utilizing a 41 item Likert scale questionnaire which was analyzed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) in order to identify underlying relationships among measured variables. This exploratory study establishes the basis to encourage further research on the topic of expectations and relationships.

scholarly journals The family environment as an external factor of development of creativity

HUMANITARIUM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
Alla Derecha
Keyword(s):  
Family Environment ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
External Factor ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Actual Problem ◽  
Creativity Development ◽  
The Family ◽  
Creative Abilities ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Parent Child

The article is devoted to the theoretical analysis of the family education factors that influence the development of children's creative abilities and the empirical study of the styles of parent relationship in the families of children with different levels of creativity. The relevance of the study of the family environment problem as an external factor of development of children's creativity is substantiated. Researchers of creativity give a decisive role to the microenvironment in which the child is formed, and, primarily, to the influence of family relationships. Currently, consideration of the children's creativity development in the family is the least studied branch of psychology of abilities and the most actual problem of family education. The factors of family education, which influence the development of the child’s creative abilities are highlighted: the position of parents concerning the child’s development and the ways of influencing it; the family’s attitude to the development of the child’s abilities; the style of parent-child relationships; the style of child control and guidance; the family composition and relationships within it. The significance of connection between the styles of family education and the level of creativity development of elementary school children is empirically determined. The characteristic features of relationships between parents and children in each of the studied groups are distinguished: in the families where the children show the high level of creativity development, the type of parent-child relationships “cooperation” is typical; the most typical style of parent-child relationships in the families whose children show the low level of creativity development are «rejection» and «authoritarian hypersocialization».

Ouderverstoting Over tussenkomen in familiezaken en in familierelaties : complexe dynamieken tussen ouders en kinderen (na scheiding)

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ann Buysse
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Court Proceedings ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Parent Child

Bij gezinstransities moeten grenzen, samenlevingsvormen en rollen heronderhandeld worden. Dat gaat vaak niet vanzelf. Niet in het minst omdat er geen universele norm voor bestaat. Een aantal decennia geleden was scheiding uitzonderlijk en moeilijk zodat het wel vaker aanleiding gaf tot een gevecht met lange, aversieve gerechtelijke procedures waarin ook kinderen en ouder – kind relaties meegezogen werden. In die context ontstond vanuit klinische observatie het begrip ouderverstoting. Wetenschappelijke evidentie is er niet. Oorspronkelijk gezien als een syndroom binnen een zuiver lineair, individueel en categoriaal denken onderging het begrip dan ook verschillende transities.In deze bijdrage bespreken we de ouder ‐ kind relatie en het begrip ‘ouderverstoting’ in de ondertussen ten gunste veranderde maatschappelijke context met een meer gender‐neutraal opvoedingsklimaat en een meer tolerante houding ten aanzien van scheiding en ‘andere gezinnen’. Ook nu is er geen universele norm voor ouder – kind relaties (na scheiding). Er zijn vele manieren om ouder te zijn en vele manieren om kind te zijn en de ouder ‐ kind relatie is te begrijpen binnen een complex samenspel van kwetsbaarheden van gezinsleden en gezinsrelaties. Een vertroebelde ouder – kind relatie met afwijzing kan oneindig veel betekenissen hebben en enkel de gezinsleden zijn hier eigenaar van. In functie van de context, de betekenisverlening en de vraag kan professioneel worden tussengekomen. Het gaat om het regelen van familiezaken met respect en aandacht voor familierelaties. Dit vergt een multidisciplinaire aanpak, met interprofessionele samenwerking. In de bijdrage doe ik enkele suggesties hiertoe. Abstract : Family transitions require a reorganization and re‐negotiation of boundaries and family roles. As there are no ‘standards’ for living in a post‐divorce family, this can be difficult. A few decades ago, divorce was rare and difficult. It often led to fights with long aversive court proceedings with negative effects on children and parent‐child relationships. Within this context, the notion of a parent alienation syndrome was described based on clinical observation. There is no scientific evidence to back‐up this clinical observation that rooted in purely linear, individual and categorical thinking. The concept of parent alienation has been the subject of strong debates. In this article I discuss the parent ‐ child relationship and the concept of parent alienation within the present societal context with more gender‐neutral parenting roles and a more tolerant attitude towards divorce and ‘other families’. I take a systemic perspective. There are many ways to be a parent and many ways to be a child and the parent ‐ child relationship can only be understood within the context of a complex interplay of family members’ strength and vulnerabilities as well as characteristics of family relationships. A distorted parent-child relationship can have many different meanings and only family members can give meaning to what exactly rejection means within a parent ‐ child relationship. I give some suggestions for how professionals could intervene in family matters and family relationships with a strong plea for a multidisciplinary approach.

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