Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services最新文献

{"title":"A Systematic Review of Family Stress Theory in Mental Health Research (2010–2020)","authors":"Gianna Casaburo, Melissa M Yzaguirre, Sailaja Subramaniam, Kendal Holtrop","doi":"10.1177/10443894231152511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894231152511","url":null,"abstract":"To better assist families experiencing stress, providers must understand the translation of family stress theory to their clinical application. The present study synthesized knowledge by performing a systematic review of journal articles published from 2010 to 2020. Studies were systematically screened, and 23 empirical articles met final inclusion. We reviewed how family stress theory was used in previous studies and what recommendations were suggested for mental health providers. Our findings revealed that family stress theory has primarily been used as a theoretical framework to measure stress variables. To advance the application of family stress theory in clinical work, we suggest a number of implications for providers based on our findings to better meet the needs of families.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"75 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74184853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“Do Not Carry the Load by Yourself”: Advice for Families Affected by Non-Medical Opioid Use","authors":"Florentine S. Friedrich, E. Pasman, Lena Boraginna-Ballard, Sydney O’Shay, K. Szechy, J. Ellis, Stella M. Resko, Suzanne Brown","doi":"10.1177/10443894221145759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221145759","url":null,"abstract":"Non-medical opioid use (NMOU) has had a devastating effect on families. Affected families may experience interpersonal and financial problems and self-stigma that can impede help-seeking and self-care. This study aimed to identify recommendations for families affected by opioids given by those with lived experience. Adults with a family member with NMOU (N = 299) completed a survey that included an open-ended question asking for advice for other families similarly affected by opioids. Data were coded independently by research team members using an iterative approach to thematic analysis. Themes included seeking support, seeking education, and managing relationships with the loved one and others. Results highlight avenues for helping families cope while supporting a loved one who uses opioids, including contact with others with shared experience and access to educational resources. Families affected by opioids can provide valuable insights that should be considered when designing supports for families.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"104 1","pages":"262 - 277"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42376111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving Current Functioning and Preventing Future Abuse: Exploring Outcomes of the Nurturing Parenting Program With Adolescents","authors":"Natalie Beck Aguilera, Phyllis L. Thompson, David Patterson, R. Lucio, D. Springer, Stephanie Ochocki","doi":"10.1177/10443894221146842","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221146842","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the outcomes of the Nurturing Parenting Program intervention with adolescents ages 13 to 19 from a variety of backgrounds according to self-reported demographic data and scores from the Adult Adolescent Parenting Inventory 2 (AAPI-2). AAPI-2 scores were collected between 2006 and 2017 from a population of adolescents (n = 846) prior to and immediately after receiving the Nurturing Parenting Program intervention. The program intervention significantly increased AAPI-2 scores overall and produced significant increases in specific positive attitudes. There were no significant changes from pre- to post-assessment-related to demographic factors. The Nurturing Parenting Program appears to be an effective prevention and intervention program for a broad array of adolescent populations to change attitudes related to abuse and neglect.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"104 1","pages":"278 - 291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46086958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating Supervision and Leadership Practices to Strengthen EBP Implementation in the Child Welfare System: A Case Study Analysis","authors":"Ryan R. Singh, M. Dolcini, J. Catania, L. Saldana","doi":"10.1177/10443894221147964","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221147964","url":null,"abstract":"Effective delivery of evidence-based practices (EBPs) depends on strong supervision and leadership. This case study analysis examined how supervisors contended with barriers and facilitators of implementation of R3, a supervisor-focused strategy to improve caseworker interactions with families in the child welfare system. A stratified random sample of supervisors, those with higher scores on the Implementation Leadership Scale ( n = 10) versus those with lower scores ( n = 10), who participated in multiple interviews, allowed for analysis over the course of implementation. Findings demonstrate the importance of strong supervisor leadership, high-quality supervision, and coaching engagement to overcoming implementation barriers. Strong supervisor leadership may facilitate an efficient transition of support from external coaches to supervision practices.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82110009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mental Health Across the Globe: Learning Locally to Impact Families Globally","authors":"R. Gearing, S. Fogel, Fang-Pei Chen, Andrea Kenya Sánchez Zepeda, M. Kotecho","doi":"10.1177/10443894221150668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221150668","url":null,"abstract":"Thank you for your interest in this special issue that marks a new facet of inquiry for Families in Society, one which highlights how globally connected we are. Mental health is a human issue that affects individuals and families in every culture and society across the world. In recent years, mental health has worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic adding further stress and burden to individuals with mental illness and their families. Our goal in this international special issue is to spotlight mental health care in countries other than the United States. In addition, we recognize the essential importance of providing space for culturally sanctioned approaches that work with families wherever they live. While the approach, skills, and practice may vary by country or region, mental health providers (e.g., social workers, psychiatrists, human service workers, peer-to-peer supports, indigenous healers, physicians, nurses, psychologists, etc.) similarly provide mental health assessment, services, and treatment to vulnerable and underserved populations experiencing and managing mental health conditions. Through sharing these approaches, we can reconceptualize how we provide services to families experiencing challenges in many different communities and cultures. Although we recognize that familial traditions vary within and across countries, families always play a central role in the trajectory of family members dealing with mental health issues. Family involvement in mental health care matters. For this special issue, we actively sought articles and research centering on global mental health through innovative local treatment, services, interventions, recovery, and perspectives. Our goal was to highlight best or evidence-informed practices from around the world that are assisting those with mental health issues or their caregivers, or showcase how organizations are providing important services that are often underresourced. Through the pandemic, we all have experienced how 1150668 FISXXX10.1177/10443894221150668Families in SocietyGearing et al. research-article2023","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"15 1","pages":"3 - 4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81898142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Older Adult Migrant and Support Systems: A Focus on Haatso and Agbogbloshie Yam Markets’ Communities in Ghana","authors":"Lois Nambu Ndubajam, J. Salifu Yendork, A. Mills","doi":"10.1177/10443894221145087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221145087","url":null,"abstract":"Social support is an important resource in old age. However, recent research shows that familial support, which used to be the primary source of care for older adults in Ghana has weakened. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and semistructured interviews, this study explored the nature and sources of social support available to 21 older adults who migrated from the northern part of Ghana to live in Haatso and Agbogbloshie Yam Markets. Findings show that the nature of familial support was mainly material and unstructured, irregular, inadequate, conditional, seasonal, and sometimes completely unavailable. External support systems from the community, religious organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the government were unavailable, inadequate, or seasonal. The findings underscore the need for families to be educated about the needs of older adults and be empowered to help care for their older relatives.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"66 1","pages":"57 - 74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81556536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“You Hope and Pray”: A Composite Counterstory of New Mothers’ Racism Experiences, Fears, and Plans to Address It for Their Children","authors":"Jodi Hall, Paige E. Averett","doi":"10.1177/10443894221142168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221142168","url":null,"abstract":"Utilizing the critical race theory framework, this article shares the emergent data from a larger study of new mothers that provided a composite counterstory of racism and plans to address racism with their children. Interviews of 12 African American women who were receiving Medicaid for pregnant women and delivered in a Southeastern hospital revealed that race and racism were underlying the variety of other topics discussed. Critical race theory provides a way of understanding their experiences and management of racism. Shared in the findings are applications to social work practice and education to address the racism that is experienced by African American women and their children.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"208-209 1","pages":"196 - 208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"65538601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Evaluation of the Competences and Attitudes of the Providers of an Evidence-Based Family Prevention Program","authors":"Lidia Sánchez-Prieto, Carmen Orte Socias, Belén Pascual Barrio","doi":"10.1177/10443894221130802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221130802","url":null,"abstract":"Evidence-based family prevention programs have become more prevalent in recent years due to their effectiveness. However, they also pose a number of challenges, such as controlling for possible biases associated with the profile of the program provider. This study assesses whether the professionals in charge of implementing the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) have adequate competences, and whether significant groupings can be identified according to their competences and attitudes to evidence-based practice. It analyses what training and occupational factors might influence their competence levels and attitudes. Through a cross-sectional study, an evaluation was made of the professionals in charge of giving the SFP (n = 177; 84.2% females; mean age: 38 years). They were found to have sufficient levels of suitable competences, particularly in terms of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environment-related skills. From a K-means cluster analysis, significant groupings were identified, based on the professionals’ competences and attitudes to evidence-based practice. When the professionals in Cluster 2 (a higher level of competences and receptive attitudes) were compared with the other clusters, significant differences in two variables were found: (a) the receipt of prior training in the SFP and (b) specialization in family interventions. This finding is important because once the competences had been evaluated to control for possible biases, higher competence levels were shown to influence the program’s effectiveness. For this reason, it is important to identify possible factors that might foster better proficiency in the said skills. This could serve as a guideline for public health services, social agents, and institutions, offering them guidance on the type of competences and level of skills required by the professionals in charge of giving the program.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"104 1","pages":"125 - 141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43811701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Importance of Sibling Relationships in Buffering Against Depressive Symptoms of Youth in Foster Care","authors":"Lenore M. McWey, M. Cui, A. Wojciak","doi":"10.1177/10443894221141594","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221141594","url":null,"abstract":"Sibling relationships are among the most influential relationships of one’s life. For youth in foster care, sibling relationships may be particularly important. Using National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW) II data, this study tested if higher sibling relationship quality was associated with lower depressive symptoms among youth in foster care, and the interactive effects of relationships with siblings and biological mothers on youth depressive symptoms. Results indicated higher sibling and mother relationship quality were associated with lower depressive symptoms. Regarding interactive associations, the protective effects of sibling relationships on youth depressive symptoms were stronger when youth reported lower levels of relationship quality with biological mothers, highlighting the importance of good sibling relationships, especially in the absence of a positive relationship with biological mothers.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90507090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“In Every Decision I’m Making, I’m Thinking About My Son”: How Children Motivate and Constrain the Labor Force Participation of Mothers With Disabilities","authors":"S. Deming","doi":"10.1177/10443894221134148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221134148","url":null,"abstract":"Although women’s employment patterns are influenced by both the presence of children and the presence of a disability, these distinct statuses have largely been explored in isolation from each other. This research employed in-depth interviews with 32 current and former disability benefit recipients to explore the ways children shape the labor market decisions and behaviors of mothers with disabilities. Motherhood served as both a motivation for and a constraint to pursuing employment, with mothers operating under distinct cost–benefit frameworks shaped by their responsibility for children. The report concludes with recommendations for programs and policies that could most effectively facilitate labor market reengagement among a subpopulation of mothers who both want to and need to work but who face unique child-related constraints to employment opportunities.","PeriodicalId":47463,"journal":{"name":"Families in Society-The Journal of Contemporary Social Services","volume":"104 1","pages":"179 - 195"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46455693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}