Category: Family

  • Gambling, Financial Problems, and Family Impact

    Gambling often contributes to increases in debt problems and psychological distress, both or one who has pre-existed or even influenced gambling. The use of an individual’s resources in the form of gambling often results in severe financial loss, which then contributes to increased borrowing, as it is often a diagnostic factor for gambling-related disorders. However,…

  • Changes in the Institution of Family in America

    The institution a family has been changing over the years in America characterized by variation in roles, composition, setup and values. The changes which started all the way from the 1500s are inspired by the development in America. Some of the developments such as slavery, industrial revolution, immigration, and the World Wars shaped the family…

  • Work and Family in Pakistani Working Women’s Views

    Faiz (2015) explores the experiences of Pakistani working women who have to work in quite an oppressive working environment and balance their work with domestic responsibilities. The focus of the study is the females’ views and attitudes towards their work and home life. The researcher chose the case study methodology to obtain insights into the…

  • Our Place in the Primate Family Tree

    Abstract Environmental studies provide learners with an opportunity to advance their knowledge of how organisms interact with their environment. The study enhances one’s knowledge of how the interaction shapes the species of organisms. Some species have gone extinct, while others have undergone significant changes to fit in the new environment. A clear understanding of how…

  • Family Violence Types and Statistics for New York

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Child Abuse Co-Occurrence of Partner Violence and Child Abuse New York Laws for IPV Elder Abuse Laws against Elder Abuse Conclusion References Introduction Family violence is prevalent in the present society and is a growing social concern. The 2000 National Family Violence Resurvey reported that assault…

  • Gender Roles in Dual-Income Families

    The typical gender roles in families have been debated for decades. With the rise of dual-income families, the roles of men and women within the family have changed. Historically, males have been seen as the household breadwinners. Men were expected to pay financially for their families, while women cared for the house and children. As…

  • Invisible Inequality: Childrearing in Black Families and White Families

    Table of Contents Summary Reflection Opinion Work Cited Summary Many studies aim to examine the living conditions of families with different social and racial backgrounds. Although some people could think that racial inequality could be a reason for choosing different childrearing methods, the author of the article about invisible inequality, Annette Lareau, believes that sociological…

  • Issues of Paid Family Caregiving

    Table of Contents Introduction How Payment Changes the Caregiver-Care Recipient Relationship The Changes’ Positive Influence References Introduction Paid family caregiving is a widely discussed and controversial issue, which requires appropriate research to support or refute the necessity to continue this practice implementation. It is possible to outline several valid reasons, which clearly define why this…

  • Gender Stereotypes in Family: Research Methods

    Table of Contents Introduction Gender stereotypes in the family Conclusion References Introduction First, I researched a number of online databases and libraries. For example, I used Capella University library to search for the necessary articles. I used such keywords as gender stereotypes, family, parents. I found only one appropriate article on the chosen topic. I…

  • Core Values for Children and Family

    Some people think that family and its values are the most critical foundation of any person’s life. Personal development and growth begin in the bosom of the family, creating those traits and forming those habits that a person will project on other people in the process of cohabitation and communication. Although each family is individual…