105 research outputs found
Research Informed Guidelines for Couple and Relationship Education Programs with Arab American Immigrant Couples
In this paper, we review the characteristics of Arab immigrants and propose guidelines for couple and relationship education (CRE) programs with Arab immigrant couples. Arab immigrants are a heterogeneous group, yet they share common cultural characteristics and family values that are essential to understand when working with them. Generally, CRE programs with immigrated Arabs should be mindful of (1) strongly valued religious beliefs, (2) extended family as a primary source of support and marital problem-solving, (3) the tendency to follow gender-based roles and responsibilities, and (4) Arabic language and communication norms. Family educators and practitioners who work with recently immigrated Arab couples should familiarize themselves with these characteristics to better serve them
Stepparent-Child Relationship Quality and Couple Relationship Quality: Stepfamily Household Type as a Moderating Influence
Stepparentâchild relationships and new couple relationships are core pillars of stepfamily functioning and well-being. Although research generally indicates that stepparentâchild relationship quality and couple relationship quality are positively associated, questions remain about in which contexts and from whose perspective this association holds. Using reports from parents and stepparents in a sample of 291 stepfamily heterosexual couples, we assess whether stepfamily household type (i.e., motherâstepfather, fatherâstepmother) moderates the association between stepparentâchild relationship quality and couple relationship quality. Results indicate that stepparentâchild relationship quality and couple relationship quality are positively associated in both motherâstepfather and fatherâstepmother families, and from the vantage point of both parents and stepparents. The positive association is significantly larger in motherâstepfather families from the vantage point of stepfathers. Implications for future research and practice with stepfamilies are discussed
âThe In-Between Spaces of Those Labelsâ: Exploring the Challenges and Positives of being a Bisexual Woman of Color
Researchers on LGBTQ individuals have largely focused on lesbians or gay men bisexual individuals often are included in those samples but they are seldom differentiated in reporting Little is known therefore about the lived experience of bisexual individuals especially women of color who represent three marginalized groups i e LGBTQ women racial ethnic minoritized individuals In this phenomenological study we explored the lives of 12 selfidentified bisexual women of color aged 18 to 33 Three phenomena described the essence of their experiences a forming sexual identity b making decisions about how to share personal information and c acknowledging the positive consequences of identities Findings highlight the simultaneous interpretation of experiences as challenges and positives for bisexual women of color The ambiguity and ambivalence associated with being a member of multiple minoritized groups and implications for better serving and understanding individuals with multiple marginalized identities are discusse
Stepfathers' affinity-seeking with stepchildren, stepfather-stepchild relationship quality, marital quality, and stepfamily cohesion among stepfathers and mothers
Because of the potential stepparent-stepchild relationships have for tension and conflict, clinicians have identified the development of a positive stepparent-stepchild connection as one of the major tasks of stepfamily life. Stepparents often are advised to focus initially on developing friendships with stepchildren, or seeking affinity with them, particularly early in the life of the relationship. Both family systems theory and evolutionary theory suggest that stepparentsâ affinity-seeking behaviors are related to the quality and functioning of other stepfamily dyads, such as couple relationships, and the whole stepfamily. We extend prior work on stepparentsâ affinity seeking by including perceptions of both members of the stepcouple about affinity seeking, stepfather-stepchild conflicts, couple relationship quality, and stepfamily cohesion. Stepfathers and mothers from 234 stepcouples independently completed online surveys. After accounting for covariates (i.e., duration of mothersâ previous relationships, duration of the stepcouple relationship, focal childâs biological sex and age, number of children in the household, and mothersâ report of household income), stepfathersâ perceptions of affinity-seeking with the focal child significantly predicted both partnersâ perceptions of stepfather-stepchild conflict, marital quality, marital confidence, and stepfamily cohesion. Mothersâ perceptions of stepfathersâ affinity-seeking were significantly related to her marital confidence and perceptions of stepfamily cohesion. Stepfathersâ perceptions of their affinity-seeking explained more variance in stepfathersâ and mothersâ outcomes than did mothersâ perceptions. The results suggest benefits associated with stepfather affinity-seekingâless conflict with stepchildren, better couple relationships, and closer stepfamily ties. Our findings provide evidence for encouraging stepparents to focus on building affinity with stepchildren
Stepparentsâ Attachment Orientation, Parental Gatekeeping, and Stepparentsâ AffinityâSeeking with Stepchildren
Remarried stepfamilies are a sizable portion of American families; in a 2011 Pew Center survey, 42% of respondents reported at least one stepfamily member. Family clinicians and researchers suggest that stepparentsâ ability to develop close bonds with stepchildren may be critical to the wellâbeing of couple and family relationships. Using actorâpartner interdependence models to analyze dyadic data from 291 heterosexual remarried stepfamily couples, we explored factors related to stepparentsâ efforts to befriend their stepchildren. Specifically, we evaluated how remarried parentsâ gatekeeping and stepparentsâ perceptions of their attachment orientations were associated with their own and their spouse's perceptions of stepparentsâ affinityâseeking behaviors. Securely attached stepparents and stepparents with anxious attachment orientations engaged more frequently in affinity behaviors than did stepparents with avoidant attachment orientations; there was no difference between securely attached and anxious stepparents. Stepparentsâ reports of parentsâ restrictive gatekeeping were strongly and negatively associated with both stepparentsâ and parentsâ reports of stepparent affinityâseeking (actor and partner effects). Parentsâ reports of their own restrictive gatekeeping were also negatively (but more weakly) associated with parentsâ reports of stepparent affinityâseeking. Implications for families, clinicians, and relationship researchers and theorists are discussed
A qualitative study describing nursing home nurses sensemaking to detect medication order discrepancies
Abstract Background Medication reconciliation is a safety practice to identify medication order discrepancies when patientsâ transitions between settings. In nursing homes, registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs), each group with different education preparation and scope of practice responsibilities, perform medication reconciliation. However, little is known about how they differ in practice when making sense of medication orders to detect discrepancies. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe differences in RN and LPN sensemaking when detecting discrepancies. Method We used a qualitative methodology in a study of 13 RNs and 13 LPNs working in 12 Midwestern United States nursing homes. We used both conventional content analysis and directed content analysis methods to analyze semi-structured interviews. Four resident transfer vignettes embedded with medication order discrepancies guided the interviews. Participants were asked to describe their roles with medication reconciliation and their rationale for identifying medication order discrepancies within the vignettes as well as to share their experiences of performing medication reconciliation. The analysis approach was guided by Weickâs Sensemaking theory. Results RNs provided explicit stories of identifying medication order discrepancies as well as examples of clinical reasoning to assure medication order appropriateness whereas LPNs described comparing medication lists. RNs and LPNs both acknowledged competing demands, but when performing medication reconciliation, RNs were more concerned about accuracy and safety, whereas LPNs were more concerned about time. Conclusions Nursing home nurses, particularly RNs, are in an important position to identify discrepancies that could cause resident harm. Both RNs and LPNs are valuable assets to nursing home care and keeping residents safe, yet RNs offer a unique contribution to complex processes such as medication reconciliation. Nursing home leaders must acknowledge the differences in RN and LPN contributions and make certain nurses in the most qualified role are assigned to ensure residents remain safe
Impact of age norms and stereotypes on managers' hiring decisions of retirees
Purpose -Our study investigates the role of managers in the re-employment of early retirees and asks what the effect is of managersâ age norms and stereotypes on managersâ employment decisions.
Design/methodology/approach- A combination of a factorial study and a survey was conducted. First, information on the age norms and stereotypes was collected. Secondly, profiles of hypothetical retired job applicants were presented to the employers, who were asked to make a specific hiring decision. The information collected during both studies was combined in the analysis and multilevel models were estimated.
Findings -The results indicate that higher age norms result in a higher propensity to hire an early retiree. Stereotypes, by contrast, do not influence managersâ decisions. Early retireesâ chances for re-employment are also related to their own circumstances (physical appearance and relevant experience) and organisational forces, as they are hired when organisations face labour force shortages.
Research limitation / implications â with the use of vignettes study we deal with hypothetical hiring situation.
Originality value- Although the effect of age norms and age stereotypes has been often suggested, not much empirical evidence was presented to support this notion. Our study estimates the effect of age norms and stereotypes on hiring decision.
key words: bridge employment; early retirees; age norms; age stereotypes; multilevel models.
Perceptions and attitudes of marriage and family life held by adolescents in intact, broken, and reconstituted families
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