FAMILY FUNCTION LEVELS OF TURKISH FATHERS WITH CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN 0 – 6

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seher Balci Çelik
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Behavior Control ◽  
Family Structures ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Family Assessment Device ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Affective Involvement

Family function levels of fathers with children aged 0–6 in Samsun, Turkey were compared on the basis of length of marriage, level of education, family structure, and type of marriage. The sample consisted of 171 fathers aged between 24–36 (average age 29.2). The Family Assessment Device (Epstein, Baldwin, & Bishop, 1983) was used to measure family function levels of fathers and t-test and one way ANOVA were used to analyze the data. There was a significant difference in family function levels of the fathers, according to length of their marriage, in the subdimensions of problem solving, communication, affective involvement, behavior control and general functionings, according to their level of education. In all the subdimensions of affective involvement and behavior control, according to the family structures of fathers, significant differences were found between groups and total general points; according to fathers' types of marriage, a significant difference was found between the groups regarding problem solving, communication, affective involvement, behavior control and general total points.

Family Functioning Affected by Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in China: a Cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Huang ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Wangshu Yuan ◽  
Hai Wang ◽  
Jianxiong Shen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Behavior Control ◽  
Coronal Imbalance ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Affective Involvement

Abstract Backgrounds: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis(AIS) is a common chronic disease in youths, presenting with spinal deformity. Previous studies reported that family functioning of family members will be affected after a child is diagnosed with a chronic health condition. Family functioning would be evaluated in AIS patients and their parents in this study.Methods: 54 AIS patients (age=14.9±1.9 years old; F:M=51:3) who underwent conservative or surgical treatments in our hospital from April 2017 to March 2018, and their parents (age=43.0±4.1 years old; F:M=40:14) were enrolled in this study. Family functioning of both the patients and their parents was evaluated using McMaster family assessment device (FAD). The relationship of family functioning between the patients and their parents was first accessed using paired-samples t-test. Family functioning was defined to be “Unhealthy” if the family FAD scores (the mean scores of the patients and their parents) were above the cut-off. The potential risk factors of the unhealthiest subscales were analyzed using the chi-squared test or the independent t-test. Then, the effects of independent risk factors were analyzed using the logistic regression model if more than two risk factors were identified.Results: There is no significant difference between the AIS patients (1.90±0.42~2.23±0.32) and their parents (1.92±0.35~2.21±0.29) in all seven subscales (p≥0.05). The scores of the parents were moderately/strongly correlated with those of the AIS patients in all seven subscales (𝛄=0.456~0.696, p<0.05). 20.4% to 87.0% of the families experienced unhealthy family functioning, and affective involvement (57.4%), and behavior control (87.0%) were the unhealthiest subscales with the mean scores above the cut-off. Coronal imbalance (p=0.041, Odds ratio [OR]=3.685) was the independent risk factor of unhealthy affective involvement.Conclusions: 20.4%~ 87.0% families reported unhealthy family functioning, especially for affective involvement and behavior control. Coronal imbalance (body image) was an independent risk factor of unhealthy affective involvement. These facts suggest a potential need of the family for assistance with establishing and maintaining near-normal daily routines after a child is diagnosed with AIS. Medical workers should provide some practical suggestions for AIS families to improve their family functioning.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Oral Health Attitudes and Behavior of Dental and Medical students, Yemen

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esam S. Halboub ◽  
Sadeq A. Al-Maweri ◽  
Aisha A. Al-Jamaei ◽  
Mohammed A. Al-wesabi ◽  
Anas Shamala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Health Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

<p><strong>Objectives</strong><strong>:</strong> To assess self-reported oral health attitudes and behavior among undergraduate dental and medical students, and to analyze the variations in oral health attitudes based on gender, level of education, study discipline, academic average, and type of university.</p><p><strong>Methods</strong><strong>:</strong> A self-administered questionnaire based on the Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI) was distributed to 1269 undergraduate dental and medical students at two universities (one public and one private) in Sana’a, Yemen.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Overall, the mean questionnaire score for the total sample was markedly low (4.91±1.58), with no significant difference between dental and medical students (P&gt;0.05). Females had better oral health attitudes and behavior, especially towards visiting the dentist, tooth-brushing habits and oral hygiene practices (P&lt;0.05). Students attending the public university had better oral health attitudes and behaviors than those attending the private university (P=0.049). On the other hand, no significant associations were observed between students’ oral health attitudes/behavior and level of education and academic performance (P&gt;0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Yemeni dental and medical students have shown markedly poor oral health attitude and behavior. Further studies are required to reveal possible shortcoming in these schools’ education process. Dental and medical curricula should emphasize the importance of proper oral hygiene, and further participation of medical and dental students in oral hygiene seminars is highly encouraged.</p>

scholarly journals Association between family function and cigarette addiction in high school students

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Nyoman Widhyalestari Parwatha ◽  
Luh Nyoman Alit Aryani ◽  
Lely Setyawati ◽  
Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana ◽  
Wayan Westa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Family Assessment Device ◽  
The Family

Background: Cigarette addiction not only affects physical health but also individual mental development. The family function is thought to influence the occurrence of cigarette addiction in adolescents. This study aims to determine the association between family function and cigarette addiction in high school students in Denpasar. Patients and Methods: The study participants were 138 high school students in Denpasar, aged 15-18 years. This study used an analytical cross-sectional method. Measurement of family functions using the Family Assessment Device (FAD) and cigarette addiction measured by the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) questionnaire. Data were analyzed descriptively and using the chi-square test with significance level p <0.05. Results: The results showed that high school students who smoked were 29.7%. Most high school students have a good family function (73.2%). There is an association between family function and cigarette addiction in high school students in Denpasar with OR 16.8 (95% CI 6.7-42.1; p <0.001). In this study, the most important dimension from the family function was the problem-solving dimension with OR 8.29 and 95% CI 3.4-20.30 (p <0.001). Conclusion: There is a positive association between family problem and cigarette addiction in high school students in Denpasar.

Evaluation of Family functioning among parents of epileptic patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3090-3092
Author(s):  
Rukhsana Kousar ◽  
Hajra Sarwar ◽  
Kousar Perveen ◽  
Sadia Khan
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Seizure Type ◽  
Behavior Control ◽  
Keywords Epilepsy ◽  
Epileptic Patients ◽  
Affective Involvement

Epilepsy has aggregate of risk characteristic’s as, age of onset, triggering factors, genetics, natural history, prognosis, and it is not a condition based on single aspect or cause. Due to social problems, family functioning of epileptic patients suffers badly. The basic purpose of the study is to investigate the role of family functioning of the parents who has epileptic patients. Methods: Across-sectional study was conducted at Muzaffargarh Hospital Neurology OPD department. Total 36 parents were enrolled. All parents of children, who have 8 to18 years of age, which are diagnosis of epilepsy, were included in current study Data was collected on a predesign questionnaire and for family functioning the Family Assessment Device (FAD) was used. Statistical analysis was performed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (spss) version 26. The frequencies, proportions were calculated for Qualitative variables and Mean + SD were calculated for quantitative variables. Results: The mean age of parents was 38.58+7.55 and children were 12.31+3.34. Out of 36 participants 12(33.3%) were males whereas 24(66.7%) were females. Majority of parents were holding secondary degree 13(36.1%), were unemployed 24(66.7%), 21(58.3%) were from rural area and dealing with generalized seizure type children 24(66.7%). The average seizures frequency per month was 2.64+1.15. The families of epileptic patients were more dysfunctional, especially in terms of problem solving (2.66+0.43), behavior control (2.68+0.49), affective involvement (2.62+0.64) and also family’s faces difficulties in finding their role (2.48+0.56). Conclusion: The families of epileptic patients have more dysfunctional, especially in terms of problem solving, behavior control, affective involvement and also families faces difficulties in finding their role. Therefore educational programme focusing on the importance of family functioning should be provided so that the aspect of treatments and social life of patients get improved. Keywords: Epilepsy, Family functioning, Social Support, Family support

Immigrant Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 101-124
Author(s):  
Lyn Morland ◽  
Dina Birman
Keyword(s):  
Civil Rights ◽  
Immigrant Students ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Academic Challenges ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Resettlement Stress

In this chapter we offer a social-ecological perspective on educating the most vulnerable immigrant students, emphasizing the interaction between youth and the environment, including the family, school, peer group, community, larger society, and country of origin. Viewing immigrant children and youth through this ecological prism can help educators better understand the complex contexts in which they live and provide them with more tools to address issues that affect learning and behavior in the classroom. By using a strengths-based approach, schools can help support the development of resilience among immigrant students who have faced adversity, whether due to traumatic migration journeys, resettlement stress, academic challenges, or discrimination. By learning about and celebrating the cultures and backgrounds of immigrant students, identifying and focusing on strengths, engaging their families and communities, providing transitional academic support, and protecting civil rights, educators can make a significant difference in immigrant students’ lives.

scholarly journals Correlation Analysis of the Quality of Family Functioning and Subjective Quality of Life in Rehabilitation Patients Living with Schizophrenia in the Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Wang ◽  
Xi-Wang Fan ◽  
Xu-Dong Zhao ◽  
Bing-Gen Zhu ◽  
Hong-Yun Qin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
Family Assessment ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Family Assessment Device ◽  
Community Rehabilitation ◽  
The Family ◽  
Rehabilitation Model

Background: Recently, the community rehabilitation model for schizophrenia patients has become increasingly popular, and the Shanghai Pudong New Area has developed a relatively complete community rehabilitation model. This study analyzed the correlation between family function and subjective quality of life in the rehabilitation of patients living with schizophrenia in the community. Methods: This study evaluated persons living with schizophrenia using the Family Assessment Device and the Subjective Quality of Life Scale. A convenient sampling method was used to select 281 rehabilitation patients living with schizophrenia in the community and 166 hospitalized persons living with schizophrenia. Results: There was a significant difference in the Family Assessment Device scores between rehabilitation patients living with schizophrenia in the community and hospitalized persons living with schizophrenia (p < 0.0001). The difference in the scores of the subjective quality of life assessment between rehabilitation patients living with schizophrenia in the community and hospitalized persons living with schizophrenia was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The regression analysis showed that quality of family function had a significant effect on the subjective quality of life in rehabilitation patients living with schizophrenia in the community and hospitalized persons living with schizophrenia. (F = 10.770 p < 0.001), (F = 2.960 p < 0.01). Conclusions: The quality of family function plays an important role in improving the subjective quality of life in rehabilitation patients living with schizophrenia in the community. It may be beneficial to add some methods to improve family function in the current model of rehabilitation in the community.

scholarly journals Relationship between family functions with depression in palliative patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Johan Kurniawan ◽  
Ni Ketut Putri Aryani ◽  
Ida Ayu Kusuma Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Family Assessment Device ◽  
The Family ◽  
Function Correlation ◽  
Weak Negative Correlation ◽  
Palliative Patients

Background: Diseases or health problems are a part of life that can occur at any time. Terminal disease represents a patient's irreversible health condition, so that this group of patients can be given a therapeutic approach known as palliative care. Patients who experience significant conflict in the family can increase the likelihood of depression. Patients and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study in 32 subjects chosen by consecutive sampling. Measuring instrument used was Beck’s Depression Inventory. The family function scale is derived from the McCaster’s Model of Family Functioning known as the Family Assessment Device (FAD). Results: In this study, the average age of the sample was 46 years, unmarried from high school education. In the description of family functions obtained with overall results with moderate function. Correlation between the two things was found to be a weak negative correlation between FAD score and BDI score. The smaller the value score of FAD then will the greater the value of BDI. The worse the function of the family will be more severe levels of depression experienced by the sample in this study. Conclusion: We found there was a significant weak negative correlation between family function and depression in palliative patients at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar.

scholarly journals The Impact of Rare Genetic Disorders on Family Functioning

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karlijn Vermeulen ◽  
Tjitske Kleefstra ◽  
Joost Janzing ◽  
Marloes Rietman ◽  
Linde Dongen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Parental Stress ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Genetic Syndromes ◽  
Family Assessment Device ◽  
Kleefstra Syndrome ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
General Functioning ◽  
The Impact

The increasing presence of genetic neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) results in greater demands for counseling. Many studies focus on the characteristics of patients, but less on family functioning. The aim of this study is to objectify parental stress and to study its relationship with child characteristics and environmental factors across several syndromes. 56 individuals with NDD participated: 24 with Kleefstra Syndrome, 13 with Koolen-de Vries Syndrome, and 19 with other rare (mono) genetic disorders. Parents were asked to complete the General Functioning subscale of the Family Assessment Device (FAD-GF), the Child Behavioral Checklist, and a questionnaire about demographic parental data. 25.5% of the families scored above the cut-off for pathological stress (>2.17). The mean FAD–GF score was 1.84. There was no significant difference between mean FAD-score of the subgroups (p=0,70). (Para)medical counselors should address this high amount of parental stress during counseling and consider these genetic syndromes as complex chronical illnesses.

The Family Environment of Students Self-Appraised as Effective and Ineffective Problem Solvers

1996 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 915-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Brian Pretorius
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Problem Solvers ◽  
Effective Problem

This study investigated differences in the family environment of students who appraised themselves as either effective or ineffective problem solvers. Subjects ( n = 423) were undergraduate students at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. Of these, 128 subjects who scored either 1 standard deviation above the mean on the Problem Solving Inventory (effective problem solvers) or 1 standard deviation below the mean (ineffective problem solvers) were compared in terms of the dimensions of the Family Environment Scale. Hotelling T and univariate t tests indicated a significant difference between the two groups. The Effective problem-solving group was characterised by higher scores on Cohesion, Expressiveness, Intellectual-Cultural Orientation, Active-Recreational Orientation, Moral-Religious Emphasis, and Organization as well as lower scores on Conflict. These results appear consistent with the importance attached to family environment as an important influence in personality development.

scholarly journals KEBERFUNGSIAN KELUARGA PADA KELUARGA DENGAN PASIEN SKIZOFRENIA RAWAT JALAN DI JAKARTA

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Sofiana Millati ◽  
Fellianti Muzdalifah
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Family Assessment Device ◽  
The Family ◽  
General Functioning ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
June July ◽  
Almost All ◽  
And Behavior

Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze the family functioning among family with schizophrenic outpatient in Jakarta. The research was conducted in RSKD Duren Sawit and Komunitas Peduli Skizofrenia Indonesia during June-July 2013. This study used quantitative descriptive method. Incidental sampling was used as sampling technique. A total of 107 family members that lived with schizophrenic outpatient participated in this study. Family functioning assessed by self-report questionnaire Family Assessment Device (FAD) based on McMaster Model of Family Functioning. Statistical descriptive that used in this study were performed with SPSS 17.00 for windows. The result of this study showed that family functioning among family with schizophrenic outpatient was unhealthy based on general functioning dimension that assess the overall family functioning. Also found that almost all profiling dimensions of family functioning were unhealthy; communication, roles, affective involvement, and behavior control; except on problem solving and affective responsiveness dimensions were healthy. Keyword: family functioning, family, schizophrenia, outpatient

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