Training 3-Month-Old Babies for the Future

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Ulitsa ◽  
Heidi Keller ◽  
Hiltrud Otto
Keyword(s):  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Belief System ◽  
Parenting Beliefs ◽  
1.5 Generation ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Discourse Practices ◽  
Socialization Goals

This study focuses on parenting, both as a belief system and a set of practices, in a context of cultural transition during immigration. Parenting beliefs and practices are modified in the process of immigration by negotiating cultures when new cultural sensibilities are constructed. The main focus of our study was parenting beliefs and practices among 1.5 generation of Jewish immigrant mothers from Former Soviet Union (FSU). We compared socialization goals of this group ( n = 30) with first generation ( n = 15) of FSU immigrant mothers and with secular nonimmigrant Israeli born mothers ( n = 20). Our results indicate that the most important socialization goal—education, learning, and goal orientation—does not differ between the first generation and 1.5 generation of immigrant mothers, reflecting preservation of major values from the culture of origin. The second and third most important socialization goals of the 1.5-generation FSU immigrant mothers, self-confidence and social skills, are the same as the goals of the Israeli secular mothers, pointing to a process of incorporation of adaptive values from the host society. However, Israeli mothers posed happiness, positivity, and joy of life as their preferred socialization goal for children. Moreover, this study showed that the 1.5-generation immigrant mothers’ socialization goals and perceptions of good mothering are reflected in their behavior and discourse practices toward their babies during play situations.

(World Wide) Work 2.0

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Carole Cusack ◽  
David Pecotic
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
World Wide ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Ethnography ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Web Presence ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Online Engagement

The occult and the internet intersect in four ways: as a static medium for information; as a space where contested information or ideological conflict may occur; as a facilitator of communication; and as a medium for esoteric practice. The last type of activity is rare, but it is intriguing, in that technology can shape and inform beliefs and practices in unanticipated ways. Online engagement with the ‘Work’, the movement produced by the Greek Armenian spiritual teacher and esotericist G. I. Gurdjieff (c. 1866-1949) and his immediate followers, is an under-researched instance of online esoteric practice. This article addresses this scholarly desideratum, bringing the theoretical approaches of online religion and digital ethnography to bear on the Gurdjieff Internet Guide (GIG) website, founded by Reijo Oksanen (b. 1942) and later maintained by Kristina Turner, who created an accompanying Facebook page. The GIG manifests a shift away from the sectarian secrecy of the ‘Foundation’ groups, founded by Jeanne de Salzmann (1889-1990) after Gurdjieff’s death to formalise and protect the content of the Work, and the limited web presence that the Foundation permits. The GIG moves towards an ecumenical ‘open source’ approach to the dissemination of Gurdjieff’s teachings rooted in independent groups founded by other first generation followers of Gurdjieff who remained outside of the Foundation. It is argued that the deregulation of the religious and spiritual marketplace of the contemporary West, coupled with the dominant role played by the Internet in disseminating information, has radically transformed the Gurdjieff tradition, collapsing hierarchies and esoteric strategies, democratizing access for seekers, and creating new ritual and teaching modes.

Cultural competence in multi-family psychoeducation groups: The experiences of Russian-speaking immigrant mothers of adults with severe mental illness

2021 ◽  
pp. 136346152110583
Author(s):  
Evgeny Knaifel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Family Psychoeducation ◽  
Family Coping ◽  
Immigrant Mothers

The successful integration of cultural competence with evidence-based practices in mental health services is still limited for particular cultural populations. The current study explored culturally adapted family psychoeducation intervention for immigrants from the former Soviet Union (FSU) in Israel who care for a family member with severe mental illness (SMI). Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 immigrant mothers about their experience of taking part in Russian-speaking multi-family psychoeducation groups (MFPGs). Qualitative content analysis revealed five salient processes and changes that participants attributed to their engagement in the intervention: 1) from a language barrier to utilization of and satisfaction with services; 2) from a lack of information to acquiring new mental health knowledge; 3) from harboring a family secret to exposure and sharing; 4) from social isolation to cultural belonging and support; 5) from families blurring boundaries to physical and emotional separation. The results showed that these changes—linguistic, cognitive, emotional, socio-cultural and relational—improved family coping and recovery. Implications for cultural adaptation of family psychoeducation for Russian-speaking immigrants are discussed.

scholarly journals Illuminating Differences in The Psychological Predictors of Academic Performance for First- And Continuing-Generation Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
First Generation Students ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

First-generation college students experience a disproportionate rate of challenges on college campuses, reflected by lower academic performance. Research has identified academic self-efficacy, optimism, goal orientation, and academic stress all as psychological factors associated with academic performance. However, this research rarely distinguishes between first- and continuing-generation students, and there may be unique effects for each group. We investigated whether the previously identified psychological factors associated with academic performance hold the same relationships for firstand continuing-generation college students. A sample of 143 undergraduate students self-reported levels of academic self-efficacy, optimism, goal orientation, and academic stress. Academic performance was measured using their midterm exam grade. There were differences found in the mean levels of psychological factors and their associations with academic performance for first- and continuing-generation students. Overall, the psychological factors explained a very small portion of the variance in academic performance among first-generation students (13.4%) with none of the psychological factors holding an independent association with academic performance. Conversely, psychological factors explained considerably more of the variance in academic performance for continuing-generation students (60.5%), with domains of goal orientation and academic stress being independently associated with academic performance. Our findings suggest that new pathways to improving first-generation students’ academic performance should be identified, and that

One person, three identities? Examining re-politicization of ethnic, national, and Australian identities among 1.5-generation Taiwanese immigrants in Australia

2020 ◽  
pp. 144078332093415
Author(s):  
Yao-Tai Li
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Identity Negotiation ◽  
Generation 1.5 ◽  
The Political ◽  
Host Society ◽  
1.5 Generation ◽  
Ethnic Chinese ◽  
Second Generation Immigrants ◽  
First And Second Generation

Immigrants of the 1.5-generation (1.5-ers) differ from first- and second-generation immigrants because they are generally better immersed in the culture of the host society than the first generation; yet, compared to the second generation, they often have to renegotiate their identities in relation to parents, colleagues at work, and people in the host society during the processes of migration. Drawing on interview data from Taiwanese 1.5-ers in Australia, this article takes a further step and points out that in addition to the identity struggle between home and host country, Taiwanese 1.5-ers also identify as ethnic Chinese (Huaren) and constantly negotiate between these three identities (Huaren, Taiwanese, and Australian). This article argues that identity negotiation and hybridization is in nature a re-politicization process in which respondents are fully aware of the political meanings and power disparities of each identity. It is also a process whereby Taiwanese 1.5-ers mobilize, downplay, and hybridize specific identities based on time and context.

scholarly journals Trauma and Parenting Beliefs: Exploring the Ethnotheories and Socialization Goals of Palestinian Mothers

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 2130-2145
Author(s):  
Saija L. Kankaanpää ◽  
Sanna Isosävi ◽  
Safwat Y. Diab ◽  
Samir R. Qouta ◽  
Raija-Leena Punamäki
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Beliefs ◽  
Socialization Goals

Filipino Parenting in the USA

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aileen S. Garcia ◽  
Maria Rosario T. de Guzman
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Host Community ◽  
Child Rearing ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parenting Beliefs ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Continuity And Change ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Filipino Culture

Migration entails complex transformations in family functioning and dynamics, especially when traditional parenting beliefs and practices are not consistent with mainstream norms in the host country. Whereas some culturally embedded parenting beliefs might persist even after migration, others may acculturate or shift to align with child-rearing norms in the host community. Using a qualitative research design with elements of indigenous Filipino psychology ( Sikolohiyang Pilipino), this study explored parenting experiences and beliefs of Filipino immigrant parents in the USA, with a specific lens towards examining continuity and change in traditional parenting practices. Results suggest that participants strongly maintain many aspects of traditional Filipino parenting, including teaching Filipino culture and values, employing Filipino parenting practices, observing Filipino traditions, establishing the child’s identity and maintaining a Filipino household. Findings were situated in the context of the research site, the complexities of the acculturation process and the potential challenges of negotiating cultural differences in parenting beliefs and practices.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of Religious Belief System Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivani Dangi ◽  
Y K Nagle
Keyword(s):  
Religious Belief ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Belief System ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
High Internal Consistency ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Development And Validation

The literature cites multiple definitions for religiosity, with little consensus among researchers. Religiosity has been associated with a myriad of positive outcomes in both adolescents and adults. Religiosity refers to the degree to which a person adheres to his or her religious values, beliefs and practices and uses them in daily life. Religiosity is still an emerging concept in the developing countries such as India, though rich culture has enriched in the past. Confining to various definitions of Religiosity the study attempts to evolve a Religious belief System scale in an Indian context. With exploration of literature and expert reviews, various attributes of belief System scale was initiated with a pool of 164 items. These items were subjected to experts’ opinion and reduced to 136. The scale was administered on a sample of 456 participants and the item analysis was carried out the having more than 0.35and above value were retained for factor analysis. After initial factor analyses the scale was again administered on a sample of 550 participants. The principal component analyses were employed and 48 items were retained covering three factor i.e. Belief, Attitude and values. The measure demonstrated high internal consistency and good test-retest reliability as well as validity.

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