Insufficient social support for fathers of children with developmental disorders

AbstractMany parents carry exceptional burdens in childcare, especially while raising children with developmental disabilities (DD). Japanese local governments provide considerable support to mothers and their families, which indicates that such services are in high demand. However, similar assistance for fathers in the context of children with DD may be lacking. This study evaluated the social support status of fathers raising children with DD towards considering increased paternal support. Multiple-choice questionnaires on support for information (6 items), emotion (7 items), evaluation (3 items), and daily living (3 items) were completed by Japanese fathers (n = 85) and mothers (n = 101) of children with DD attending rehabilitation facilities. Regarding information support, fathers answered “spouse” as the main provider for all items, which differed significantly from mothers. For emotional support, fathers significantly more frequently received assistance from their workplace and spouse. Daily living support was also significantly more predominant for fathers in the workplace. Evaluation support sources were comparable between the respondent groups, with “spouse” being most frequently answered by fathers. These findings indicate a deficiency in external resources for fathers and support a need to consider increasing non-spouse resources and social support for fathers in raising children with DD.

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THE ROLE OF SOCIAL COMMERCE CONSTRUCTS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND TRUST IN COMMUNITY ON SOCIAL COMMERCE ACTIVITIES

Muhammadiyah International Journal of Economics and Business ◽

10.23917/mijeb.v1i2.9363 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 74-83

Author(s):

Amir Hidayatulloh

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Media ◽

Emotional Support ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Information Support ◽

Social Commerce ◽

The Social ◽

Convenience Sampling ◽

The Individual

This study aims to analyze social commerce constructs, social support, and individual trust in the community in social commerce activities. Social support includes emotional support and informational support. The population was social media users, while the samples were social media users who had made purchase at least two transactions through social media. The sampling technique was convenience sampling. Totally, 162 respondents were involved. Hypothesis testing was done using Warp PLS. This study reveals that individual trust in the community can be built directly through the social commerce constructs. These constructs affects both emotional support and information support, in which they will ultimately affect the individual trust in the community. Furthermore, social commerce intention is influenced by individual trust in the community and emotional support. However, information support does not affect the social commerce intention.

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Dukungan sosial orangtua anak tunarungu usia 11 tahun di SDN Perwira Kota Bogor

Jurnal EDUCATIO Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia ◽

10.29210/120192318 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 20

Author(s):

Shara Syah Putri ◽

Asep Supena ◽

Durotul Yatimah

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Networking ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Information Support ◽

Deaf Children ◽

Case Study Method ◽

The Social ◽

Deaf Parents ◽

The Impact

<p>This study was conducted to describe the social support of deaf parents starting from, social support of parents in educating deaf children and the impact of the application of parental social support to deaf children. This research is based on the observation of an 11-year-old child, conducted since September 2018 until January 2019, with some data acquisition since 2014. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach with a case study method. Collecting data through observation, interviews and documentation studies. The purpose of this study was to describe the social support of deaf parents starting from parental social support in educating deaf children and the impact of the application of parental social support to deaf children. The findings in this study contained five forms of parental social support, including information support, emotional, instrumental, social networking, assessment and appreciation for deaf children.</p>

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A social support for housewives with HIV/AIDS through a peer support group

Psikohumaniora Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi ◽

10.21580/pjpp.v4i1.3378 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 77

Author(s):

Muchlis Achsan Udji Sofro ◽

Ema Hidayanti

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Peer Support ◽

Support Groups ◽

Information Support ◽

Counseling Education ◽

Business Skills ◽

Network Support ◽

Aids Stigma ◽

The Social ◽

Hiv Aids

Housewives with HIV/AIDS are faced with internal problems because the virus continues to invade their bodies and external problems such as caring for their husbands and children infected with HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination, maintaining family integrity and even taking responsibility for economic problems when the husband dies. They need social support. One of the most important sources of social support is peers, especially for those who have not done open status to the family. Peer support can be obtained through Peer Support Groups (KDS) through counseling, education, and information. This qualitative research using the methodology approach tries to explore the social support that is obtained by housewives with HIV/AIDS through peer support groups that they participate in General Hospital Dr. Kariadi Semarang. Research involving 15 informants shows that peer support groups can provide social support for them, including information support about the treatment and development of HIV/AIDS; emotional support, self-esteem support, and network support such as intensive communication and strong friendships; and real assistance: venture capital assistance, business skills, and assistance in accessing treatment

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The role of perceived social support on social skills of student with special needs

JPK (Jurnal Pendidikan Khusus) ◽

10.21831/jpk.v17i1.39860 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Iftita Rahmi

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Skills ◽

Special Needs ◽

Postsecondary Education ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Information Support ◽

Education Students ◽

Students With Special Needs ◽

The Social ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to discover the relationship between perceived social support from family and peers on the social skills of students with special needs. This study was conducted with postsecondary education students in a 3-year college (N=42) with various types of disability. This study used a quantitative method with a correlational non-experimental approach. The results of this study indicated that perceived social support from family and friends affect the social skills of students with special needs. The form of the social support associated with the social skills of special needs students is emotional and information support. The implications and possible applications of the relationship between social support and social skills among college students with special needs are discussed.

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Charity Foundation as a Subject of Social Partnership (Case Study of «Metallurg» Charity Foundation, Magnitogorsk)

Social'naja politika i social'noe partnerstvo (Social Policy and Social Partnership) ◽

10.33920/pol-01-2007-02 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 18-30

Author(s):

Svetlana Ispulova

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Special Needs ◽

Elderly People ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

Social Partnership ◽

Raising Children ◽

The Social ◽

Large Families

The article covers the role of a charity foundation in the social support of the population which is carried out through the development and implementation of programmes and projects aimed at certain groups of population: elderly people, large families, children with disabilities. The author paid special attention to the project 'Growing Together - Platform for Family Co-Creation’, which aims to provide assistance and support to families raising children with special needs. A charity foundation complements the measures of social support provided by the state.

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PERAN PEKERJA SOSIAL DALAM PENANGANAN ANAK AUTIS

Share Social Work Journal ◽

10.24198/share.v7i2.15683 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 38

Author(s):

Dessy Hasanah S ◽

Meilanny Budiarti Santoso ◽

Yessi Rachmasari

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Workers ◽

Social Environment ◽

Autistic Disorder ◽

Developmental Disorders ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Children With Autism ◽

The People ◽

The Social

ABSTRAKAutisme adalah salah satu kelainan psikologis dan perkembangan yang dialami oleh anak. Perkembangan yang dimaksud bukan secara fisik namun lebih kepada kemampuan untuk berkomunikasi, bersosialisasi sekaligus perilaku. Gejala autis yang sangat menonjol adalah sikap anak yang cenderung tidak mempedulikan lingkungan dan orang-orang di sekitarnya, seolah menolak berkomunikasi dan berinteraksi, serta seakan hidup dalam dunianya sendiri. Penanganan yang intensif dan terpadu untuk anak autis disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan anak agar pelaksanaanya dapat memberikan hasil yang maksimal. Suatu layanan yang diberikan bagi anak autis harus disesuaikan dengan metode yang tepat sehingga dapat di terapkan secara langsung. Upaya untuk menyikapi permasalahan tersebut. Sehingga, dibutuhkan penanganan untuk anak autis yaitu peran dari professional yang terlibat. Dalam penanganan anak autis dibutuhkan profesi yang memiliki keterampilan dan pengetahuan di bidangnya. Salah satunya yaitu peran dari pekerja sosial dan profesi lainnya yang berkolaborasi dengan pekerja sosial, Pekerja sosial dalam upaya penanganan anak autis dapat melakukan assessment dan intervensi terhadap permasalahan anak autis tersebut dengan menggunakan pendekatan secara holistic dengan lingkungan sosialnya dan dengan pendekatan biopsikosial. Peran pekerja sosial juga bersama-sama dengan keluarga anak autis tersebut dapat memberikan dukungan sosial dan memotivasi anak dengan gangguan autis tersebut.ABSTRACTAutism is one of the psychological and developmental disorders experienced by children. The development is not physical, but rather the ability to communicate, socialize well as behavior. Symptoms of autism that really stood out was the attitude of children who tend not to care about the environment and the people around him, as if refusing to communicate and interact, as well as living in his own world. Handling intensive and integrated for children with autism tailored to the needs of children so that implementation can provide maximum results. A service provided for children with autism should be tailored to the exact method that can be applied directly. Efforts to address these problems. Thus, needed treatment for children with autism is the role of the professionals involved. In the treatment of autistic children who have the necessary professional skills and knowledge in the field. One of them is the role of social workers and other professionals who collaborate with social workers, social workers in handling children with autism can do an assessment and intervention for children with autism are problems with using a holistic approach with the social environment and the biopsikosial approach. The role of social workers also together with families of children with autism can provide social support and motivate the children with autistic disorder.

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An Empirical Study of Social Commerce Intention: An Example of China

Information ◽

10.3390/info11020099 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 99

Author(s):

Chao-Hsing Lee ◽

Chien-Wen Chen

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Networks ◽

Social Interaction ◽

Research Evaluation ◽

Information Support ◽

Social Commerce ◽

Slowing Down ◽

The Social ◽

Internet Information ◽

Positive Effect

The rise of social networks is rapidly spreading in China. Using social platforms, individuals are no longer just receivers of Internet information, as consumers generate and share contents with others. Social interaction and spontaneous promotion activities are carried out among consumers, but with the growth of traditional e-commerce slowing down, social commerce derived from social networks is gradually taking shape. Based on Hajli’s theoretical model, this study uses the social support theory and social commerce construct to study consumers’ social commerce behavior from a total of 1277 valid sample questionnaires that were distributed in a social platform environment in China. Through the empirical research evaluation using PLS-SEM, the statistical analysis results prove that social commerce constructs do promote social interaction of consumers. Such constructs have a positive effect on social support and social commerce intentions. In this regard, social support is embodied in information support and emotional support, and has a positive effect on social commerce intention. This study also conducts cross-cultural empirical comparisons. In comparison with Hajli’s research, this study has the same results in evaluation of Chinese samples. Among the users who exhibit social commerce intentions, social commerce construction is more important than social support.

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Methodical Aspects of Indirect Assessment of Household Incomes in Determining the Eligibility for Government Social Support

Statistics of Ukraine ◽

10.31767/su.1(88)2020.01.02 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 88 (1) ◽

pp. 16-23

Author(s):

V. Н. Sarioglo

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Real Life ◽

Information Support ◽

Political Crises ◽

The Social ◽

The Government ◽

High Level ◽

Household Incomes ◽

Operational Assessment

In present-day Ukraine, a large number of families and individuals are beneficiaries of programs for social support of the population. Economic and political crises, reforms in tariff and social policies, added by the pandemic of coronavirus infection in the latest time, result in the worsening life standards of a considerable share of the population in certain periods of time. In was in 2015–2018 that in some of the quite populated localities social programs covered as many as 70% of the population. This triggered a respective growth in the social support from the central and local budgets. Such situation aggravated the problem of targeting of the government social support, decreasing the number of cases when a social aid is assigned in an improper or baseless manner, and the scopes of fraud in this sphere. One of the ways for reforming the system of social support in the present days is to adopt the method of assigning all the categories of support with consideration of incomes and property status of applicants. The property status of families or individuals can be quite accurately measured given the access to the registers containing data on houses, land plots, transport vehicles etc. either possessed or disposed by them. However, given a high level of employment in the informal sector, large scales of the shadow economy and external labor migration, assessment of the actual income level of families constitutes a serious problem. Quite often the stated incomes do not correspond with actual ones, and applicants do not have stimuli to disclose their real life standards. The article’s objective is to expose a methodological approach to operational assessment of potential incomes of applicants and recipients of social support. Approaches based on statistical models of correlation between life standards and sets of households’ or individuals’ characteristics have been constructed and used in many developing countries where the conditions for formation of the population incomes are similar to the ones in Ukraine. The article highlights methodological foundations for building up the models for operational assessment of the population income, with due account to issues of information support to modeling and use of income assessment results. Examples of computations by the proposed models are given.

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