From Single-Parent Families to Stepfamilies

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 685-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
James B. Kirby
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Elevated Risk ◽  
Single Parent Family ◽  
Single Parent Families

This study addresses two questions: Is stepfamily formation associated with the likelihood that adolescents will initiate alcohol use, and if so, does this association differ by the type of single-parent families from which adolescents move or the type of stepfamilies to which they move? The author found that adolescents who moved to stepfamilies from single-parent families had an elevated risk of initiating alcohol use. A transition from a divorced single-parent family to a stepfamily is associated with an increase in alcohol initiation among boys, but a transition from an unwed single-parent family to a stepfamily is not. In contrast, girls who transition from an unwed single-parent family to a stepfamily show an elevated likelihood of initiating alcohol use, whereas those who transition from divorced single-parent families do not. Adolescents who move to cohabiting stepfamilies do not respond differently than do adolescents who move to married stepfamilies regardless of gender.

scholarly journals The Effects of Peat-Pack Poultice and Salt Groundwater Foot Bath in Taean-gun on Depression and Pain in Single Parent Family

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
Hyun-Jung Park ◽  
Eun-Bi Kong ◽  
Sung-Hoon Hong ◽  
Ah-Young Lee ◽  
Sung-Jae Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Score ◽  
Salt Water ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Thermal Therapy ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Single Parent Family ◽  
Single Parent Families

Purpose: Studies have reported on treating various diseases with marine healing, but not the effects of marine healing on depression, anxiety, and pain in single-parent families. This study aimed to evaluate the scientific efficacy of treatment using peat-pack poultice and salt groundwater and evaluate its effects on depression, anxiety, and pain in single-parent families.Methods: For 26 women of single-parent families, peat-pack thermal therapy and salt-water foot baths were performed daily for 4 days. Of the 26 subjects, three dropped out and 23 were enrolled in the study. The depression and pain results were compared before versus after the peat-pack poultice and salt groundwater treatments. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and visual analog scale (VAS) pain score were evaluated.Results: In Taean-gun, a peat-pack poultice and salt groundwater foot bath program were administered along with a questionnaire for depression, anxiety, and pain. Mean Edinburgh score was significantly improved after the program (11.78±7.6 vs. 9.7±7.6, p=0.005), mean HADS anxiety score (7±9.7 vs. 5.3± 2.7, p=0.002) and mean VAS pain score also improved (5.39±2.8 vs. 3.96±2.7, p=0.003).Conclusion: Peat-pack thermal therapy and salt groundwater foot bath improved chronic pain, depression, and anxiety in single-parent families.

Features of control of behavior of young people from complete and single-parent families

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. I. Vetrova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Volitional Control ◽  
Single Parent Family ◽  
Complete Family ◽  
Single Parent Families ◽  
The Family

The paper is describe the study of features of control of behavior of young man and girl from complete and single-parent families. The data of 114 people aged 18 to 21 years (average age 19.7 years) were analyzed. Of these, 23 men from the complete family and 21 from the single-parent family (44 boys in total)? 38 girls from the complete family and 32girls from the incomplete family (70 girls in total) in terms of cognitive, emotional and volitional control, as components of unifying regulatory construct “control of behavior” (Sergienko, 2018). It was shown that the family type is important for the development of control of behavior for boys in comparison with girls. Boys from complete families have more developed abilities in the field of recognition and regulation of emotions in comparison with boys from single-parent families. In addition, for boys their age is important when the family has become incomplete from the position of the development of cognitive independence.

scholarly journals Features of coping strategies of older adolescents from single-parent families

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
O.I. Ivanova ◽  
O.R. Busarova
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Single Parent Family ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Single Parent Families ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
Coping Scale ◽  
Negative Coping

The article presents the results of an empirical study with the purpose to determine the characteristics of the coping strategies of older adolescents from single-parent families. The sample consisted of 98 students of a Moscow secondary school at age of 14-16, 60 of which were adolescents from full families (30 boys and 30 girls) and 38 - from single-parent families (15 boys and 23 girls). The study was conducted using the questionnaires “Strategic Approach to Coping Scale, SACS” (S. Hobfall) and “Parents are Assessed by Children” - a modification of the test “Analysis of Family Relationships” by E.G. Eidemiller and V.V. Yustitskis . The paper identifies the dominant coping strategies of older adolescents and assesses their constructiveness, establishes significant differences in the coping strategies of adolescents from full families and single-parent ones, identifies family education styles that are predictors of a number of coping strategies of older adolescents, including those specific to boys and girls brought up in both types of families. The results of the study will help determine the direction of work on the correction negative coping strategies in adolescents from a single-parent family.

scholarly journals Development of the Program of Activity of the Social Teacher Concerning Support of Single-Parent Families in the Conditions of Establishment of General Secondary Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1 (339)) ◽  
pp. 140-147
Author(s):  
Nataliia Otroshchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Single Parent Family ◽  
Single Parent Families ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Social Pedagogue ◽  
Pedagogical Literature

The article emphasizes that the experience that a person acquires in the family determines its individual behavior, creates an internal structure of reality, on the basis of which the individual perceives the environment. The process of diagnosing the psychosocial state of children from single-parent families is described, which includes the diagnosis of the level of anxiety, aggression, determination of socio-psychological adaptation and determination of self-esteem. It is emphasized that the analysis of diagnostic results allows to identify those areas of life in which a child from a single-parent family is experiencing difficulties and needs socio-pedagogical support. After the analysis of the obtained results, during a joint conversation with class teachers and a social pedagogue, during the study of school documentation, we selected 16 students of 9th grades for further research. Based on the analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature and the obtained diagnostic results, a program of social and pedagogical support for children from single-parent families «You are the author!» Was developed, which is implemented in three areas: social and pedagogical support for adolescents It is summarized that the program is built in accordance with the main essential characteristics of socio-pedagogical support. The problem of socio-pedagogical support for children from single-parent families is relevant and needs further research.

scholarly journals Single-Parent Family Poverty in 24 OECD Countries: A Focus on Market and Redistribution Strategies

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie C. Maldonado ◽  
Rense Nieuwenhuis
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Oecd Countries ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Income Taxes ◽  
Labor Market Participation ◽  
High Poverty ◽  
Single Parent Family ◽  
Single Parent Families ◽  
Push Forward ◽  
Market Strategies

Single-parent families and their high poverty rates remain a genuine concern in OECD countries. Much of the research has focused on “redistribution” through income taxes and transfers as an effec- tive strategy to reduce poverty. In this research brief, we adopt this traditional approach, and then push forward a focus on “market” strategies that facilitate single parents’ labor market participation.

scholarly journals Growing up in a Single Parent Family; A Determining factor of Adolescent’s Well-being

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-144
Author(s):  
Ajita Gupta ◽  
Seema Kashyap
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Western Society ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Single Parent Family ◽  
Single Parent Families ◽  
Sudden Rise ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Family Setting

Family is the backbone of all children and children are supposed to grow in a family setting where both mother and father plays their respective roles in providing them a sense of security and stability but when it is done single handedly it becomes quite difficult to perform up to the expectations.  In recent years, there has been a sudden rise in the phenomenon of single parent families in India due to multiple factors including the influences from western society. The present article is an attempt to review the available literature on single parent families, their causal factors, strengths as well as its weaknesses. Furthermore, the positive and negative impact of single parenting on adolescent’s physical, psychological, emotional, behavioral, educational and social wellbeing is also discussed in detail. Besides, this paper suggests few strategies for single parents so that they can easily manage and cope up with the difficulties they face in such situations which might be helpful in improving the wellbeing of their adolescent children.

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SINGLE-PARENT FAMILY STRUCTURE AND AGE OF SEXUAL DEBUT AMONG YOUNG PERSONS IN JAMAICA

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-187
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Oshi ◽  
Jordan Mckenzie ◽  
Martin Baxter ◽  
Royelle Robinson ◽  
Stephan Neil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Single Parent Family ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Sexual Debut ◽  
Single Parent Families ◽  
Multi Stage

SummaryThere is a high and increasing proportion of single-parent families in Jamaica. This has raised concerns about the potential impact of single-parent families on the social, cognitive and behavioural development of children, including their sexual relationships. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between being raised in a single-parent family and age of sexual debut among young people in Jamaica. The study was cross-sectional in design, and based on a multi-stage sampling procedure. The study was conducted in July/September 2016. The study sample comprised 233 respondents (110 males and 123 females) aged from 18 to 35 years (mean 26.37 years; SD 5.46). Respondents completed a self-administered questionnaire with questions on socio-demographic characteristics, family structure, sexual debut and current sexual behaviour. Ninety-seven (41.7%) respondents grew up in single-parent families. A total of 201 (86.3%) had had sex (102 males and 99 females). Their mean age of sexual debut was 15.51 years (SD 3.41). Sixty-five (32.3%) had early sexual debut (<16 years). Respondents from single-parent families were more likely to have had early sexual debut (56.9%; n=37) compared with those from two-parent families (43.1%, n=28; p=0.004). Only 44.6% (n=29) of those who experienced early sexual debut used a condom during their first sexual encounter compared with 73% (n=100) of those who had a later sexual debut (≥16 years; p=<0.001). A single-father family structure was a significant predictor of early sexual debut (AOR 5.5; 95%CI: 1.1–25.8). The study found a significant association between single-parent family structure and age of sexual debut.

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