The Value of the Family in the Eyes of Russians: A Sociological Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Tamara Rostovskaya ◽  
Oksana Kuchmaeva ◽  
Olga Zolotareva
Keyword(s):  
Family Relations ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The Family ◽  
Intergenerational Ties ◽  
Key Aspects

The depopulation that intensified during the pandemic sharpens attention to the issues of family and demographic policy. The well-being of families and the growth of the expected number of children in these families is becoming a priority. In this regard, it is interesting to assess the determinants of their well-being in the psychological and socio-economic aspects through the eyes of families themselves. The above analysis of the importance of values and key aspects of the life of Russians, the living conditions of Russian families is based on the data of the All-Russian sociological survey "Demographic Wellbeing of Russia" conducted in 2020. The study allowed us to characterize life priorities, existing social and material problems of families in the context of regions, which provides a basis development of measures in the field of supporting families, taking into account territorial characteristics, and definitely speaks of the practical significance of the presented results. Particular attention in the article is paid to the assessment of intergenerational relationships, which significantly supplements the data characterizing the situation of Russian families provided by Rosstat and a number of other sociological surveys. The results of the study showed a significant dependence of family well-being on the preservation of spiritual and moral traditions in family relations, the presence of intergenerational ties, the ability of a generation of parents to provide assistance and support in raising their children to adult children. In this context, it is noted the lack of attention of the state as a leading social actor in society, which is entrusted with the formation and development of the institution of a prosperous Russian family, the formation and strengthening of the family as a fundamental basis of Russian society, the creation of family ideals based on traditional values. and accepting intergenerational hierarchy and solidarity, increasing the authority of parenting in the family and society.

Divorce in the family and its psychological impact on the adolescent

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 132-139
Author(s):  
M. Iskakova ◽  
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T. Nurzhanova ◽  
A. Sapargaliyeva ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Strong Shock ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The Family ◽  
Modern Family ◽  
Divorce Rates ◽  
Methodological Considerations

The purpose of this article is to review and describe the psychosocial impact of divorce on children and adolescents facing divorce situations in their lives, as well as to provide psychological intervention for their emotional well- being. Recently, problems related to the family have become increasingly relevant in society. The modern family has undergone major changes: its size and number of children have decreased, the roles of the older brother and sister have not become so great, and the influence of the older generation is not unconditional. But the most important thing is that the number of divorces has increased dramatically — almost every second marriage breaks up. But divorce is a strong shock for all family members, and first of all, for children. High divorce rates recorded in Kazakhstan, especially in cities, are one of the most serious consequences of the imbalance in family relationships. Finally, some suggestions were included regarding methodological considerations in conducting prospective research.

HEALTH IN THE SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENTS OF MARRIED URBAN RESIDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (6) ◽  
pp. 7-7
Author(s):  
A.I. Antonov ◽  
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V.M. Karpova ◽  
E.N. Novoselova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Subjective Assessments ◽  
The Family ◽  
Self Assessments ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Value Of Health

Significance. The self-assessment of the health of Russians, as well as the real indicators of health, is lower than in the developed countries of the world. Studies of this indicator can serve as a scientific basis for the development and implementation of preventive programs in the field of health and a healthy lifestyle. Purpose: determining the place of health in the hierarchy of values, establishing the level of satisfaction with health, and the characteristics of health self-assessments among married urban residents. Material and Methods. Research of the Family Sociology and Demography Department of the Sociological Faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University (2018-2019) “Interregional sociological and demographic study of the family-child lifestyle values” (SeDOJ-2019), supplemented by data from the European Social Survey (8th and 9th waves, 2016, 2018-2019) and Rosstat data. Results. The analysis shows that health occupies a leading position among life values. The value of health is higher for the elderly, as well as for those who are in a registered marriage and have children. Self-assessments of health and marital status are not unambiguously related, at younger ages there is practically no dependence on status, with increasing age it becomes positive, especially for men. An increase in the number of children in a family has practically no effect on the subjective assessments of women's health and has a positive effect on men's self-assessments. Satisfaction with the children's health grows with the growth of the number of children among respondents of both sexes. Higher levels of education and income have a positive effect on self-reported health and satisfaction. There is an inverse relationship between age and self-assessments of health, as in the whole world, but in Russia, the fall in self-assessments with age is deeper and occurs at younger ages than in Western Europe. Scope of application. The data presented in the article can serve as the basis for a differentiated policy aimed at increasing the value of health, improving the degree of its implementation in the practices of self-preserving behavior, as well as strengthening the intrafamily transmission of healthy lifestyle values in Russian society.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Financial Wellbeing of the Elderly of Kazakhstan on Their Family Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-166
Author(s):  
Z. T. Satpayeva ◽  
A. S. Bekbossinova ◽  
M. M. Ryskulova
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Pension System ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Today, many countries in the world are concerned about the well-being of pensioners, as their number is growing every year and pension systems cannot cope with ensuring a decent old age. The well-being of pensioners is part of the well-being of society, and the pension system is an institution for ensuring the well-being of pensioners. Therefore, it is important to understand the relationship between the financial well-being of older people and the country’s pension system. It is also important to understand that the family is an integral part of a person and therefore the well-being of each family member affects family relationships. This article is devoted to the assessment of the financial well-being of pensioners in Kazakhstan as a key factor affecting the family relations of a pensioner with partner, children, and grandchildren. Primary and secondary data were used for this study. The primary data were collected through interviews, which allowed us to obtain a subjective definition of financial well-being on the part of pensioners and its impact on family relations. This data was processed and encoded using the Atlas.ti program. Data from the Bureau of National Statistics made it possible to objectively assess the financial situation of Kazakhstani pensioners. The study found that the concept of financial well-being among Kazakhstani pensioners is more important for men than for women. Pensioners are not happy with their financial well-being, but this does not significantly affect their relationship with their families. The results of the study will allow us to assess the financial well-being of pensioners and can be used in the reform of social policy, pension provision of the country. Through the use of interviews financial literacy has been identified as one of the key factors, which depends on circumstances and the context.

scholarly journals FEATURES OF GENDER STEREOTYPES OF THE IZHEVSK's YOUTH IN THE FAMILY RELATIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-445
Author(s):  
E.S. Solodyankina ◽  
M.A. Polishchuk
Keyword(s):  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
Education And Development

This article attempts to identify gender stereotypes of modern youth living in a large peripheral city in the field of family life and intergenerational and gender relations. According to a number of researchers, in the modern world there is a "global disintegration" of the traditional system of division of social labor, power relations between men and women, which inevitably leads to the transformation of marriage and family relations. Thus, modern women are increasingly involved in the material support of the family, men are more engaged in household chores than before, participate in the education and development of children, etc. And, therefore, it is necessary to study this aspect of sociology in order to rid society of existing prejudices, stereotypes associated with the behavior patterns of men and women. The formation of gender identity is one of the first forms of human socialization. A family is the primary institution that a person gets into, and, consequently, the development of gender roles takes place here. Gender socialization affects the relationship between the sexes, allows men and women to communicate. However, it is often possible to notice misunderstandings between the sexes, which leads to the formation of stereotypes, as well as various social problems, such as: gender discrimination, a large number of divorces, domestic violence. It was supposed to find out what is the basis for the formation of such stereotypes in modern Russian society. Thanks to the results obtained, specialists working with families, as well as working with young people, will be able to improve the culture of serving visitors of different socio-demographic groups and plan their professional activities more carefully.

scholarly journals FAMILY LIFE IN CENTRAL ASIA: PROBLEMS OF FATHERS AND CHILDREN

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2(22)) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Abdirashid Mamasidikovich Mirzakhmedov ◽  
Khurshid Abdirashidovich Mirzakhmedov ◽  
Nasiba Alizhanovna Abdukholikova
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Modern Family ◽  
The Impact

The article presents the results of an anthropological analysis of the social life of a modern family. It is immersed in deep socio-economic and demographic problems, which are complicated by the impact of globalization and information technology. Analyzing the transformational processes of family relations, the author comes to the conclusion that in the modern family there is “alienation” of generations, the gap between parents and children, which affects the traditional ethno-confessional foundations of the family. We are talking about the foundations of the national mentality of the peoples of the region about intergenerational relationships between children and their parents, the transformation from a macro-family to a nuclear one.

scholarly journals GENDER ROLES AND DIMENSIONS OF FAMILY FUNCTIONING AS PREDICTORS OF SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING IN MEN AND WOMEN

TEME ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 681
Author(s):  
Miljana Spasić Šnele ◽  
Jelisaveta Todorović ◽  
Miroslav Komlenić
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Positive Affectivity ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Masculinity And Femininity ◽  
The Family

Subjective well-being (a positive attitude towards life and positive affectivity) as an important indicator of mental health attracts a lot of attention in the field of positive psychology. For the sake of improving mental health, research was mainly focused on identifying factors related to it. So far, findings indicate there is a need for a better understanding of the characteristics of both individual and family environments.  To that end, the aim of this study was to examine gender differences and what contributes to the subjective well-being of men and women. The study examined gender roles, masculinity and femininity, aspects of family functioning, education and the number of children. The sample included 1417 respondents who are married or in a relationship (586 men, 802 women), and the following questionnaires were used: a shorter versions of the Subjective Well-Being Scale, the Masculinity and Femininity Scale and the Family Functioning Scale, as part of the larger PORPOS2 battery. The results showed that masculinity and femininity, and adequate communication in the family are important indicators of a positive attitude towards the life of both genders. Masculinity and satisfaction with communication play a significant role when it comes to the positive affectivity in both men and women. The level of cohesiveness also plays an important role in the subjective well-being of men, and the number of children is a negative predictor of both dimensions of subjective well-being in women. Based on these results, we can conclude that a better understanding of the subjective well-being of men and women requires a more focused approach, which can be important in both research and psychotherapeutic work.

scholarly journals THE PROBLEM OF PROMOTING FAMILY VALUES IN THE YOUTH AUDIENCE

2018 ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
Наталья Литвинова ◽  
Natalya Litvinova
Keyword(s):  
Family Relations ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Family Values ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Age Of Marriage

Currently in the youth age group is most strongly expressed deep contradictions between traditional values and modern attitudes in the system of marriage and family relations, in reproductive attitudes and behaviour, in assessing the role and value of family as a social institution and for the person and for society and for the state. The consequence of contradictions are: a preference for youth unregistered forms of marriage; the perception of the fact of divorce as a norm of public life; the increasing statistics of children born out of wedlock and teenage mothers; the increase in age of marriage; young families experience financial difficulties and the need for socio – psychological support. Today important new methods, which are society and social institutions, seeking to ensure the homeostasis of society and personal balance. These methods include social PR designed to solve different social problems, including such important as strengthening the social institution of the family through various activities

FAMILY MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS IN FAMILY RELATIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 118-123
Author(s):  
ALLA SEREBRYAKOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Material Content ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Relationship

A task. The author of the article set himself the task of answering the question - what is meant by obligations for material security in family relations. Model. To solve this problem, it is necessary to investigate the issues of legal regulation of material content obligations under the family legislation of the Russian Federation and alimony relations, identify the features of legal regulation of material content relations, propose a model for building material content relations between their various participants and understand the relationship between material content obligations and alimentation obligations. Conclusion. A distinction should be made between material support in the family and alimony. They treat each other as general and private. According to the author, there is a contradiction between the rule established by law that certain categories of persons are liable for material maintenance and the assumption of execution under duress of the same obligation, which must be fulfilled voluntarily. Practical significance. The author of the article believes that the conclusions formulated in the submitted article will be useful for a theoretical understanding of legal relations of alimony, an understanding of the relationship between obligations for material maintenance under family law of the Russian Federation and alimony. Social consequences. the theoretical model proposed by the author of the study as the basis for the possible legislative consolidation and subsequent practice of applying material content, including alimentation, between participants in family relations in conjunction with other measures taken in this direction [6] will allow over time to solve the systemic problem of alimony payments. Originality, value. A correct legal understanding of the legal situation, which causes practical difficulties, will strengthen the rule of law and encourage necessary legislative changes to ensure the most effective regulation of family and alimony relations.

Family Canon: The Politics of Family during the Last Civic-Military Dictatorship in Argentina, 1976–83

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Patricia Juárez-Dappe
Keyword(s):  
Building Block ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Basic Building Block ◽  
Military Dictatorship ◽  
Military Junta ◽  
Authoritarian State ◽  
The Family ◽  
Double Function

Abstract On 24 March 1976 a military junta deposed President María Estela Martínez de Perón and assumed power in Argentina. From the first days of the takeover, the authorities worked vigorously to restore what they defined as legitimate Argentine values. This article shows how the family became a focal point of the government's efforts because of its double function as an agent of and a target for renovation. A microcosm of the Argentine nation, the family was considered the basic building block of society, a guarantor of the civic well-being of the nation and, as such, an important ally of the authoritarian state in the fight to restore Argentina's ‘traditional’ values. The analysis focuses on the civic-military regime's efforts to fashion a family canon, which would become the only legitimate version of the Argentine family, and the broad repertoire of strategies used to impose it on the Argentine population.

scholarly journals Influências da sobrecarga no cônjuge do cuidador do idoso fragilizado

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 658
Author(s):  
Hayzza Juliana Lopes Velasco ◽  
Rafaely De Cassia Nogueira Sanches ◽  
Cremilde Aparecida Trindade Radovanovic ◽  
Ligia Carreira ◽  
Maria Aparecida Salci
Keyword(s):  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Family Roles ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
The Family

RESUMOObjetivo: investigar as influências da sobrecarga no cônjuge do cuidador do idoso fragilizado. Método: estudo qualitativo, realizado com dez cônjuges de cuidadores de idosos fragilizados, por meio de entrevistas abertas e individuais no domicílio. A análise dos dados foi subsidiada pela técnica de Análise de Conteúdo, na modalidade Análise Temática. Resultados: identificaram-se diversas alterações no cotidiano familiar, com destaque para a perda da liberdade, que provocou alterações na vida social, com interrupções das atividades de lazer; alterações nos relacionamentos conjugal e com os filhos compreendidas pela falta de atenção que o cuidador do idoso consegue dispensar a essas pessoas no dia a dia da vida em família e apontamentos a aspectos negativos e positivos dessa relação. Conclusão: mesmo com todas as mudanças ocorridas na organização familiar, os cônjuges conseguiram promover um realinhamento dos papéis familiares para o bem-estar de todos os integrantes da família. Descritores: Saúde do Idoso; Envelhecimento; Família; Relações Familiares; Cuidadores; Cônjuges. ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate the influence of overload on the caregiver's spouse of the frail elderly. Method: a qualitative study, carried out with ten spouses of caregivers of frail elderly, through open and individual interviews at home. The analysis of the data was subsidized by the technique of Content Analysis, in the modality Thematic Analysis. Results: several changes were identified in family daily life, especially the loss of freedom, which caused alterations in social life, with interruptions of leisure activities; changes in marital and child relationships understood by the lack of attention that the elderly caregiver can give to these people in the daily life of the family and notes to the negative and positive aspects of this relationship. Conclusion: even with all the changes that occurred in the family organization, the spouses were able to promote a realignment of family roles for the well-being of all family members. Descriptors: Health for the Elderly; Aging; Family; Family Relations; Caregivers; Spouses.RESUMEN Objetivo: investigar las influencias de la sobrecarga en el cónyuge del cuidador del anciano fragilizado. Método: estudio cualitativo, realizado con diez cónyuges de cuidadores de ancianos fragilizados, por medio de entrevistas abiertas e individuales en el domicilio. El análisis de los datos fue subsidiada por la técnica de Análisis de Contenido en la modalidad Análisis Temático. Resultados: se identificaron diversas alteraciones en el cotidiano familiar, con destaque para la pérdida de la libertad, que provocó alteraciones en la vida social, con interrupciones de las actividades de ocio; cambios en las relaciones conyugales y con los hijos, comprendidas por la falta de atención que el cuidador del anciano logra dispensar a esas personas en el día a día de la vida en familia; y, apuntes a aspectos negativos y positivos de esa relación. Conclusión: incluso con todos los cambios ocurridos en la organización familiar, los cónyuges lograron promover un realineamiento de los papeles familiares, para el bienestar de todos los integrantes de la familia. Descriptores: Salud del Anciano; Envejecimiento; Familia; Relaciones Familiares; Cuidadores; Esposo.

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