Missionary Family Behavior, Dissonance, and Children's Career Decision

1976 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore Hsieh

A total of 78 subjects born of missionary parents were divided into the “Going” group, consisting of those who planned a career as foreign missionaries, and the “Not-Going” group, made up by those who did not plan such a future. A brief inventory designed for the present study was administered. The results showed that the “Going” subjects perceived the family behavior as consistent with the stereotype “ideals” of what the missionaries should be and should do. The “Not-Going” subjects reported that their fathers seldomly mentioned the missionary activities at home, their families were not close enough to the native community and Christians, et cetera. Both groups had high regard for the missionary career and calling. The difference in their decision was interpreted as a means of reducing the dissonant relation between the “ideals” and “practices.” In order to reduce the dissonance, the present subjects “avoid” the dissonant situation all together.

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supaat Supaat ◽  
Salmah Fa'atin

The shifting phenomena of a Muslim family function in the millennial era, in sociological perspective, require an effort of adjustment in the patterns of family behavior interactions. The role of family leader as the main breadwinner is not the only principle because a stay at home dad is one of alternatives for Indonesian couples to foster their family. Circumflex model on marital and family pattern system, according to Olson, is specifically designed for planning treatment and effective results on marital and family therapy. A healthy Muslim family will function properly including diminishing parents’ violent behavior against their children. This study explores the Muslim family typology in the millennial era based on Circumflex model in the dimensions of cohesion,adaptability, and communication, and respectively it encloses the roles of each type in reducing parents’ violent behavior against their children. This article occupies qualitative method and education psychological approach. Based on the interview and observation as the primary tools for data collection, this research reveals two findings. Firstly, the common Muslim family typology in millennial era based on Circumflex model includes the types of extreme, midrange, and balanced. In fact, the balanced type of Muslim family promotes appropriate functions in the dimensions of cohesion and adaptability. Secondly,the balanced type of Muslim family is capable to bring harmony to the family,and assist the individual to override the difficult time during the family life. Thus, it will eliminate the parents’ violence behavior to their children. Fenomena pergeseran fungsi keluarga muslim di era millenial, dalam prespektif sosiologi, menuntut upaya penyesuaian dalam pola interaksi perilaku keluarga. Peran kepala keluarga sebagai pencari nafkah tunggal tidak menjadi satusatunya acuan, karena pria menjadi bapak rumah tangga (stay at home dad) merupakan salah satu alternatif bagi beberapa pasangan dalam membangun suatu keluarga di Indonesia. Model sirkumpleks dari sistem pola keluarga dan perkawinan, menurut Olson, secara khusus dirancang untuk perencanaan treatment dan hasil yang efektif pada marital dan familiy therapy. Keluarga muslim yang “sehat” akan dapat berfungsi secara memadai, termasuk dalam upaya meredam perlaku kekerasan orangtua pada anak. Penelitian ini menelusuri tipe pola keluarga muslim di era millenial berdasarkan model sirkumpleks,yakni dimensi kedekatan keluarga (cohesion),dimensi adaptabilitas keluarga(adabtability) dan dimensi komunikasi (communication), kemudian mengungkap peranan masing-masing tipe dalam upaya meredam perilaku kekerasan orangtua pada anak. Artikel ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan pendekatan Psikologi Pendidikan. Berdasarkan interview dan observasi sebagai alat utama pengumpulan data, penelitian ini menghasilkan beberapa temuan. Pertama,tipe umum pola keluarga muslim di era millenial berdasar model sirkumpleks adalah tipe ekstrem (extreme), tipe rentang tengah (mid range) dan tipe seimbang (balanced). Keluarga yang berfungsi memadai adalah keluarga yang bertipe seimbang dimensi kedekatan dan adabtabilitasnya. Kedua tipe tersebut yang mampu mewujudkan keharmonisan keluarga, dan sangat membantu individu dalam melewati masa-masa sulit ketika menemui problem kehidupan, sehingga meniscayakan perilaku kekerasan orangtua pada anak akan tereleminir.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Mona Salem Rashed

This paper discusses the influence of the first language (Arabic) on the second language (English) in the writing pieces of ESL students in Arts College/ Kuwait University. Going over some writing papers taken from the students' work in class, the reader would notice a 'different English'. The overall layout of the paper, the ideas presentation, the personal expression, the syntax and word choice, the punctuation and other elements make this new language on students' papers. From papers written in class and at home, I conducted an analysis to see the difference between the two languages techniques, and to find solutions for that. I also interviewed students and they assured that Arabic has a massive influence on them. They disclosed that they read the topic in English, and think/analyze in Arabic. Some participants mentioned that their limited competence of vocabulary in English hindered them from expressing well on paper. Another group mentioned that the idea of 'being explanatory' prevailed their thinking while writing. They said that they wanted to explain their ideas well and repeatedly so that the reader/teacher would understand their points. They also had troubles in organizing the sentences according to the English paragraph style.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne A. Elsner ◽  
Sam S. Salek ◽  
Andrew Y. Finlay ◽  
Anna Hagemeier ◽  
Catherine J. Bottomley ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The Family Reported Outcome Measure (FROM-16) assesses the impact of a patient’s chronic illness on the quality of life (QoL) of the patient’s partner or family members. The aim of the study was to translate, explore the structure of and validate the FROM-16. Methods The questionnaire was translated from English into German (forward, backward, four independent translators). Six interviews with family members were conducted to confirm the questionnaire for linguistic, conceptual, semantic and experiential equivalence and its practicability. The final German translation was tested for internal consistency, reproducibility and test validity. Criterion validity was tested by correlating the scores of the FROM-16 and the Global Health Scale (GHS). Principal component analysis, factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess the questionnaire’s structure and its domains. Reliability and reproducibility were tested computing the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) using one sample t-test for testing the hypothesis that the difference between the scores was not different from zero. Results Overall, 83 family members (61% female, median age: 61 years) completed the questionnaire at two different times (mean interval: 22 days). Internal consistency was good for the FROM-16 scores (Cronbach’s α for total score = 0.86). In those with stable GHS, the ICC for the total score was 0.87 and the difference was not different from zero (p = 0.262) indicating reproducible results. A bi-factor model with a general factor including all items, and two sub-factors comprising the items from the original 2-factor construct had the best fit. Conclusions The German FROM-16 has good reliability, test validity and practicability. It can be considered as an appropriate and generic tool to measure QoL of a patient’s partner or family member. Due to the presence of several cross-loadings we do not recommend the reporting of the scores of the two domains proposed for the original version of FROM-16 when using the German version. Thus, in reporting the results emphasis should be put on the total score. Trial registration: Retrospectively registered: DRKS00021070.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
ERWIN Erwin ◽  
ELLY Nurachmah ◽  
TUTI Herawati

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The client"s condition for heart failure requires environmental support to be able to be confident and able to carry out activities according to the directions given while the patient is undergoing treatment in the hospital, but sometimes in the client"s time period at home there will be situations where patients may experience complaints or changes in conditions that can affect his cardiovascular status. Purpose this study is conducted to identify psychological and social problems and needs of heart failure clients with a qualitative approach of observation, invite individuals or families to participate, motivate individuals to develop the potential to maintain optimal health. In addition, this study was conducted to assess the need and effectiveness of the practice of consulting for heart failure nursing in hospital outpatients Method qualitative observation approach in nursing consulting practice using steps of the nursing process consisting of an assessment of physical, psychological and social conditions and client needs, formulating problems, making plans and taking care of actions in accordance with the problems that exist by nurses in the outpatient clinic at home sick. Results Clients who came to the outpatient clinic had various  psychological and social problems. From the observations and interviews it was found that psychological and social problems were the most common causes. Psychosocial problems arise due to the client himself, life companion (husband or wife) and family members who live together. So that the family system to support clients with heart failure is not awakened. Health education and promotion to clients, life companions, and family members of heart failure clients who live at home are needed when the client controls health to maintain the client"s health support system while at home. All clients and families in this study stated that the practice of nursing consultations in hospital outpatients is very helpful for clients and families to improve the situation they face. Conclusion the practice of nursing consultations can identify the problems and needs of clients and families. Strengthening the client support system for heart failure at home is needed so that psychological and social problems can be reduced when the client is in the family environment. Nursing consultation practices at outpatient hospitals are needed to help motivate clients and families in maintaining and increasing care and support for clients who suffer from heart failure while at home. Psychosocial problems The client felt anxious, lack of attention, complained sleeping difficulty, often forgot taking medicine, and forgot managing fluid intakeThe client,while at home, was fastidious and wanted to many, was difficult to be told or managed, was always suspicious with their spouse"s activity easily got angry or temperamental, the client"s child felt annoyed because the client acted annoying, the client"s spouse felt annoyed because the client was impatient and temperamentalPsychological, and social problems in heart failure patients


2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2021-002971
Author(s):  
Moshe Y Flugelman

Informing families about the impending or actual death of their relatives is one of the most challenging and complex tasks a physician may face. The following article describes goal setting and provides five roles/recommendations for conducting the encounter with patient families regarding the imminent or actual death of their relatives. Importantly, the encounter should be family-centred, and the physician should be highly attentive to family needs. The following roles should be applied based on family needs and should not be sequential as numbered. The first and basic role is to inform the family at the earliest possible time and as often as possible. The second goal of the physician is to convey to the family that their relative received the needed therapy during his hospitalisation or in the community. The third goal of the physician is to help the family reach acceptance of the death of their relative and leave the hospital having moved beyond anger and bargaining. The fourth goal of the physician during the encounters is to reduce or alleviate guilt by stating that nothing could have changed the course of the disease and that all efforts were made to save the patient. The fifth role of the physician is to try and help the family as a single entity and maintain their unity during this stressful situation. Following these roles/methods will help families in the stressful situation and will create the difference between anger and understanding, rage and compassion, and loss and acceptance.


Author(s):  
Su Yeon Roh ◽  
Ik Young Chang

To date, the majority of research on migrant identity negotiation and adjustment has primarily focused on adults. However, identity- and adjustment-related issues linked with global migration are not only related to those who have recently arrived, but are also relevant for their subsequent descendants. Consequently, there is increasing recognition by that as a particular group, the “1.5 generation” who were born in their home country but came to new countries in early childhood and were educated there. This research, therefore, investigates 1.5 generation South Koreans’ adjustment and identity status in New Zealand. More specifically, this study explores two vital social spaces—family and school—which play a pivotal role in modulating 1.5 generation’s identity and adjustment in New Zealand. Drawing upon in-depth interviewing with twenty-five 1.5 generation Korean-New Zealanders, this paper reveals that there are two different experiences at home and school; (1) the family is argued to serve as a key space where the South Korean 1.5 generation confirms and retains their ethnic identity through experiences and embodiments of South Korean traditional values, but (2) school is almost the only space where the South Korean 1.5 generation in New Zealand can acquire the cultural tools of mainstream society through interaction with English speaking local peers and adults. Within this space, the South Korean 1.5 generation experiences the transformation of an ethnic sense of identity which is strongly constructed at home via the family. Overall, the paper discusses that 1.5 generation South Koreans experience a complex and contradictory process in negotiating their identity and adjusting into New Zealand through different involvement at home and school.


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 20160505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannen M. Smith ◽  
Rebecca J. Fox ◽  
Jennifer M. Donelson ◽  
Megan L. Head ◽  
David J. Booth

With global change accelerating the rate of species' range shifts, predicting which are most likely to establish viable populations in their new habitats is key to understanding how biological systems will respond. Annually, in Australia, tropical fish larvae from the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are transported south via the East Australian Current (EAC), settling into temperate coastal habitats for the summer period, before experiencing near-100% mortality in winter. However, within 10 years, predicted winter ocean temperatures for the southeast coast of Australia will remain high enough for more of these so-called ‘tropical vagrants’ to survive over winter. We used a method of morphological niche analysis, previously shown to be an effective predictor of invasion success by fishes, to project which vagrants have the greatest likelihood of undergoing successful range shifts under these new climatic conditions. We find that species from the family of butterflyfishes (Chaetodontidae), and the moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus , are most likely to be able to exploit new niches within the ecosystem once physiological barriers to overwintering by tropical vagrant species are removed. Overall, the position of vagrants within the morphospace was strongly skewed, suggesting that impending competitive pressures may impact disproportionately on particular parts of the native community.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 612-613
Author(s):  
ROBERT C. WOODY

The increasing availability of videorecording cameras and cassette recorders now permits the visual documentation of medical events in children at home by parents. On two occasions recently, we asked families to videorecord their children's presumed seizure activity at home. In the first case, a 10-month-old white boy had frequent "spells" which by history appeared to be complex partial seizures. Routine awake and asleep EEG tracings were normal, and the family resisted hospital admission for financial reasons. Anticonvulsant medications were prescribed, and the family suggested that they borrow their parent's videocassette recorder to document their son's spells at home. Their videorecordings produced a high quality, permanent record of definite complex partial symptom activity clearly revealing eye deviation, nystagmus, and associated head and arm tonic activity.


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