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“Fue el Amor que nos Sostuvo”: The Relational Strengths of Latine Immigrant Couples The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Nicole Silverio, Daniel Gutierrez, Kelly L. Wester
Family is an important protective factor for Latine immigrants. However, with most of the existing research focusing on overall family relationships, there is a knowledge gap about Latine couples and how their dyadic strengths may also be helpful in the face of immigration-related stressors. Using a Relational Cultural Theory framework, we conducted 16 semistructured interviews to qualitatively examine
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Familial Trafficking: History, Consequences, and Clinical Recommendations The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-09-14 Nancy Sidun, Laura Dryjanska
Familial trafficking is a form of human trafficking that refers to the trafficking being perpetrated by family members. While more research is available on familial sex trafficking, minors have also been exploited in other forms of human trafficking, such as labor trafficking (e.g., in manufacturing, agriculture, domestic servitude, begging, and criminal activities). The involvement of family members
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Can Research on Family Factors in Youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment Programs Inform Efforts to Implement Family-Centered Care? The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Payne Winston-Lindeboom, Alannah Shelby Rivers, Michael Roeske, Guy Diamond
Every year, numerous youths seeking mental health services are placed in psychiatric residential treatment programs, often leaving their families for extended periods of time. The clinical and policy community has become increasingly interested in incorporating families into the treatment process, which may have a positive impact on care. Despite this interest, limited work has reviewed the impact
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Communologue in Family Therapy The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Orli Wahrman, Mei-Ju Ko
This article introduces communologue, a process and intervention whose aim is to create safe conversation and deep connecting dialogue within groups and between groups. Communologue originated after 9/11 from the Imago Dialogue intervention developed by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt's Imago Relationship Therapy in addition to other dialogue and communication experts. This article presents
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Physical Health, Relationship Commitment, and Fidelity among Arab Americans The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 Eman Tadros, Jixuan Zhao, Annemarie Sohn
Arab Americans, an ethnically minoritized group in the United States and are historically marginalized understudied, thus their health needs have been poorly documented. We aim to examine the correlation between physical health and their commitment as well as fidelity in relationships. A sample of 204 Arab American individuals in romantic relationships were studied on age, gender, education, religion
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Reexamining the Bonds Between Us: Interview With Nhat Nguyen From the IAMFC Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 Brande’ Flamez, Nhat Nguyen, Evelyn McDevitt, Martina Moore
In the Summer of 2023, the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors launched their first conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The conference theme was “Reexamining the Bonds Between Us.” The authors had the opportunity to interview Dr. Nguyen who was presenting. During the interview, Dr. Nguyen shares his expertise on the history of Vietnam, stigmas of mental health, implications
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“Being Able to Think Outside the Box”: Exploring Counselors' Competency Development Working with Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Katherine A. Feather, Heather Dahl-Jacinto, Gurjot Kaur
Professional counselors can play a critical role in treating symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children and working alongside their families. While ethical mandates and best practices for treatment center on holding clinical competencies and working within one's scope, the exploration of counselors in the field who specialize in the treatment of children diagnosed with ASD has not been
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Teaching Equitable Couples Counseling: Using Role-Plays and Reflecting Teams in an Online Classroom The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Susan F. Branco, Mackenzie Atchie, Emma Sower
We adapted previous descriptions on couples counseling experiential learning practices to an online classroom in counselor education. Specifically, we utilized two doctoral teaching assistants in a quarter-long couple role-play scenario and incorporated reflecting and co-counseling teams. The adapted strategies included attention to sociocultural aspects that addressed working with a queer couple among
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A Scoping Review of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Wellbeing in Africa The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Shingairai Chigeza, Angelina Wilson Fadiji, Nyambeni Matamela
Despite the immense interruptions to relationships and family life during the COVID-19 pandemic, only a few studies explicitly focused on family wellbeing. Therefore, the present study aimed to synthesize current evidence in the African context to provide a state-of-the-art representation of the pandemic's impact on family wellbeing. Using a scoping review, 22 articles on the impact of the COVID-19
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Do Family Interventions Help to Improve Family Dynamics? The Impact of PCF-AFECT 12–16 The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Carmen Orte, Joan Amer, Victoria Quesada, Belén Pascual, Maria Antonia Gomila
Objective: This paper analyses changes in the family dynamics of the participants of a family prevention program, taking into consideration possible differences between the mothers and fathers and differences according to the sex of the participating adolescents. Background: Fostering family communication and resilience, parent–child relations, and family cohesion is fundamental in positive family
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The Representations of Caregiving in Informal Caregivers The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Francesca Tricarico, Diego Romaioli, Anna Maria Meneghini
Informal caregiving is usually deemed stressful and an activity leading to worsening life conditions. Nevertheless, recent studies have suggested the possibility for an informal caregiver to simultaneously experience both positive and negative feelings, identifying in the positive assets the merit of raising resilience and a sense of self-effectiveness. To support informal caregivers and promote their
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The Efficacy of Child–Parent Relationship Therapy Among Child-Welfare Involved Families: A Pilot Study The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Bethany Russell, Caitlin Frawley, Niko Wilson, Dalena Dillman Taylor, Amanda Cypret
Due to the significant increase of children moving through the child welfare system more families have been mandated, through a pilot program, to participate in Child–Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT). Child–Parent Relationship Therapy, an evidence-based intervention, empowers primary caregivers to understand and support their children, but the efficacy is unknown when mandated. To address this gap
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Dyadic Perspectives on Predictors of Marital Satisfaction in Heterosexual Japanese Couples The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Tai Kurosawa
Predictions of marital satisfaction can be used to address individual well-being and family problems. This study investigated the factors predicting marital satisfaction from a dyadic perspective. Relational support, relationship-focused coping, and internal stressors were independent variables. I conducted a cross-sectional postal survey in 2019. In all, 89 heterosexual Japanese couples were analyzed
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Silent Threats: The Unchecked Exploitation of Client Testimonials in Online Therapy Service Platforms The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Ezra N. S. Lockhart
This article examines the ethical dilemmas and consequences associated with the solicitation and utilization of client testimonials in online therapy platforms. Drawing on ethical guidelines and recent incidents involving online counseling services, the article highlights how the commercialization of mental health care on these platforms prioritizes profit over ethical considerations, compromising
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Resurrecting Ancestral Familial Health: A Role for Psilocybin? The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Ashley Glowiak
Background: Research investigating high-dose, high-support psilocybin-assisted therapy reports significant psychological benefits, increased consciousness, and an enhanced socio-cognitive niche, resulting in empathy, connection, creativity, and overall well-being. These qualities lend themselves well to the bonding, emotional regulation, and attachment required for thriving family systems. Research
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Parental Accommodations as a Predictor of Child Psychological Outcomes Following a Hurricane The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Shivani Bathla, Mary B. Short, Sara R. Elkins, Valerie R. Morgan
Natural disasters have a lasting impact on the mental health of the children. The effects on children's mental health included posttraumatic stress symptoms, behavioral problems (e.g., disruptive behaviors), depression, and anxiety. Overall, parents have been an important factor in the lasting effects of natural disasters on children's mental health. Although most research has examined overall parental
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Sibling Sexual Abuse: Youth Counseling Considerations The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Victoria E. Kress, Christine A. McAllister, Alicia K. Hall, Emma H. Forner
Sibling sexual abuse (SSA) can have a significant impact on human development and counselors play an important role in identifying, advocating for, and supporting youth who have been sexually abused. In this article, considerations for counselors working with youth who have experienced SSA are discussed. The impacts of SSA on youth development, and challenges that counselors face when working with
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Fostering Inclusivity for Clients with Disabilities: Universal Design in Family Therapy The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Kristel Scoresby, Priscilla Norris, Brittney Autry-Cole, Jessica Lella
Over a quarter of adults in the United States live with a disability. Historically, disability was contextualized from the lens of a medical model, which identifies disability solely as impairment for the individual and should be treated or eradicated. Individuals with disabilities have been seen as abnormal and a threat to the family system. Critical Disability Theory challenges this thought by suggesting
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Inundated With “Bounce Back” Culture: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Postpartum First-Time Mothers’ Body Image Dissatisfaction and Mental Health Implications The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Emily Horton, Brenda Everett, Madelaine Romito
This study explored the lived experiences of and meaning made from postpartum mothers and their journey with their body image following childbirth. Using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis design, seven women were interviewed to understand their lived experiences. The Developmental Theory of Embodiment was used to help make sense of the postpartum mothers’ experience and meaning-making processes
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A Theoretical Article: Exploring the Evolutionary Dynamics of Couples and Family Therapy The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Shruti Jhamb, Akash Kolte, Aparna Prashanth, Arik Singha Roy, Hazel Roy, Ketan Maheshwari, Preeti Mathur, Rohit K. Raj, Shalmali Abhyankar, Akanksha Rani
This article provides a comprehensive review of how the field of family therapy has evolved, tracing its roots from early practices influenced by eugenics to its current diverse theoretical frameworks, which are ever-expanding. In the mid-20th century, family therapy expanded beyond its eugenic roots, embracing diverse theoretical frameworks and giving rise to various therapeutic modalities like behavioral
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Exploring Marital Satisfaction and Work-Home Balance in a Church in North Texas Using Solution Focused Narrative Therapy The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Emilia Elena Rodriguez-Schupmann, Violeta Kadieva
This qualitative research explored marital satisfaction and work-home balance using Solution Focused Narrative Therapy (SFNT) with Christian couples. Phenomenological analysis was used to look at the experiences of six married Christian couples. The results demonstrated that many Christian couples would be noticing a healthy work-home balance. The main umbrella theme that came up was spousal roles
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Should We Track Our Children?: An Exploratory Examination of Life360 and Interpersonal and Relational Well-Being The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Michael R. Langlais, Ashlyn Marich
Studies on social media have found that monitoring can be damaging for close relationships. In the context of family relationships, however, studies have recommended that parents increase their electronic supervision for their children. Theoretically, teenagers are seeking independence, so tracking them may hinder their development and/or prompt resentment. The purpose of the current study is to examine
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Client Case Study Information: Ethical Practices for Publication, Presentation, and Social Media The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Susan F. Branco, Allie K. Lloren
Client case study publications are a helpful way to disseminate innovative practices and clinical counseling interventions. Case study submissions are increasing both in peer-reviewed journals and practice publications. Likewise, marriage, couple, and family counselors and therapists are sharing case study examples via social media. We examine relevant ethical guidelines and describe alternatives to
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Therapeutic Interventions for High-Conflict Separated Parents Families: A Road Map for Early-Career Therapists The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Justin R. Misurell, Jocelyn B. Schwartz
High-conflict separated parents (HCSPs) refer to parents who are divorced or separated and are engaged in ongoing conflict. While a large percentage of married couples conclude with divorce and subsequently engage in extended conflict, there is a lack of clinical research and training for therapists aspiring to address this population. As such, this article provides an overview of HCSPs, a framework
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Integrating Sex Therapy with Emotionally Focused Therapy to Treat Sexual Desire Discrepancy The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Lynna Borden, Robert Allan
Much has been written about the need for greater integration between the fields of sex therapy and couples therapy, as sex is an integral part of many intimate relationships. Sexual desire discrepancy (SDD) is a common relationship issue that couples therapists are likely to encounter; however, they receive limited and varying degrees of training on how to approach and treat sexual issues like SDD
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Cognitive and Metacognitive Skills, Maternal Involvement in Education and Mother–Child Relationship Among Mothers of Children With and Without Learning Disabilities The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Mohammad Hassan Asayesh, Yasser Rezapour-Mirsaleh, Hajar Ebrahimi Kiyasari, Monire Smaeilbeigi
This study aimed to compare the relationship between cognitive and metacognitive skills, involvement in education and mother–child relationship of mothers of children with learning disabilities (LD) and mothers of non-LD children. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, a total of 280 mothers were selected by convenience sampling method. The results showed mothers of children with LD had less cognitive
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The Development and Validation of the Emotionally Focused Therapy Skills Rubric The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Stephen V. Flynn, William B. McKibben, Ben T. Willis
This article outlines the initial psychometric evidence for the emotionally focused therapy skills rubric (EFTSR). The EFTSR is designed to assess clinician's emotionally focused therapy (EFT) skill proficiency, identify how EFT skills are used within the basic movements of EFT, and evaluate a clinician's ability to use the EFT attachment injury resolution model . The EFTSR content validity was confirmed
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Multigenerational Resilience and Self-Esteem Among Caribbean Families The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Karina Donald, Lorna Durrant, Suzan South, TaNica Holmes
This study seeks to explore the correlation between cross-generational resilience and self-esteem within Caribbean families. While Caribbean families prioritize multigenerational support, they confront significant stressors that may strain familial bonds and lead to trauma and stress-related disorders. Social stigma exacerbates these challenges, potentially impacting self-esteem and perpetuating generational
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The Living and Growing Together Program: Effects on Parental Self-Efficacy and Positive Parenting Practices The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Agata M. Urbanowicz, Rebecca Shankland, Roxane Turgon, Jaynie Rance, Paul Bennett, Aurélie Gauchet
A number of countries worldwide aim at developing parenting support programs designed to enhance positive parenting practices, and reduce violence against children to enable positive child development. This study aimed at assessing the efficacy of the Living and Growing Together® parenting support program on parental sense of competence and positive parenting practices, well-being, self-kindness, and
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Childhood Trauma and Relationship Satisfaction in Married Turkish Individuals: Mediating the Role of Attachment Injuries The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Özgür Tönbül, Asude Özdemir
This study examined the effects of attachment injuries on relationship satisfaction in married individuals. The study participants comprised 346 married individuals selected using the convenience sampling method. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22 and AMOS 23 programs. The fit values of the model established in this study were excellent. A significant and negative relationship was observed between the
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Interplay of Family Dynamics and School Engagement in Self-Harm Adolescent: A Rapid Literature Review The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Minghui Ye, Nidhi Agarwal
Little research has explored the synergistic links between the home and school environments of adolescent self-harm, the purpose of this PRISMA review is to provide an overview of the mechanisms by which the home and school environments influence adolescent self-harm behaviors, as well as how the two interact to influence adolescent mental health. The researcher published the study in PubMed and Web
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Role Dynamics as Evinced by Typically Developing Siblings in the Lives of Brothers or Sisters with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: A Qualitative Study The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Jakub Niedbalski
The objective of the present study is to identify and outline the dynamics of the roles that siblings assume from their childhood to adulthood in interactions with a brother or sister with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. These roles are integrated into the system of the family of origin, as viewed by the siblings themselves. The research material comprised information obtained from
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Families as Healing Partners: A Collaborative Approach to Addressing Suicidality in Child Counseling The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-24 Rachel Wisolmerski, Caitlin Frawley
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for youth ages 12 to 17; thus, child counselors are encouraged to gain knowledge and skills to address this public health crisis. A major component of all child counseling practices, and particularly crisis counseling, is family collaboration. Given the dearth of research and scholarship regarding family counseling practices for addressing
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Are the Kids Alright? Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce Using Narrative Therapy The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-23 Allison J. Bonner, Nathan B. Smith, Demi B. Torres, Jesse R. Bradshaw
While there are negative stereotypes against children who have been through divorce, research indicates that there are a wide range of potential outcomes children can experience after their parents’ divorce. Research indicates that there are at least four protective factors that lead to positive mental health and social outcomes for children of divorce: (a) external social support, (b) self-reliance
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Daily Family Interactions are Associated with Body Mass Index in Couples with Children Experiencing Pandemic Stress The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Dixie Meyer, Megan Ferber, Annalise Bernardino, Stephanie Chen, Shadi Keyvani
A host of factors, including family distress, may contribute to obesity. While weight gain happens over time, day-to-day interactions may explain how family interactions between one's romantic partner and one's children relate to weight (i.e., individuals may use food to compensate for poor relationships). The study aimed to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and daily family distress
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Linguistic Analysis of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Reddit Posts: Implications for Family Therapy The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Mandy M. Greaves, Cass Dykeman
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a growing phenomenon, yet there is still a limited understanding of the behavior, intent behind the behavior and what individuals themselves say about their behavior. This study collected pro-NSSI public blog posts from Reddit and analyzed the content linguistically using Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count software, to examine the use of NSSI specific words, linguistic
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The Function of Rape Myths in the Battle Over Parental Rights The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Liane Bode, Craig M. McGill, Lisa A. Newland
Rape myths—deeply ingrained in societal consciousness—uphold existing cultural arrangements. They put less blame on the rapist, more blame on the survivor, and decrease the likelihood that a rape is identified as such. This case study explored a woman who conceived a child through rape during high school. The survivor fought a custody battle with the rapist who demanded paternal rights, raised the
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Community Attitudes Toward Adoption in Italy: The Role of Stereotypes and Emotional Reactions The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-06 Cinzia Novara, Laura Ferrari, Lavinia Barone, Davide Dragone, Chiara Oldani, Rosa Rosnati
The article explores the attitudes toward the adoption of a representative sample of the Italian population. Focusing on the sociodemographic factors, stereotypes, and feelings about adoption, this study investigates whether and to what extent they can shape attitudes toward adoption. A large sample of 1,003, Italian adults was used in the study. The participants were asked to complete a self-report
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Loneliness, Parenting Stress, and the Buffering Effect of Social Connectedness The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-02 Aileen S. Garcia, Erin S. Lavender-Stott, Christin L. Carotta, Hung-Ling (Stella) Liu, Victoria O. Nguyen, Naomi Timm-Davis
COVID-19 pandemic-imposed disruptions led to increased loneliness and parenting stress. This is concerning given the well-known negative effects of loneliness and stress on one's overall well-being. There is limited research, however, on the experience of loneliness during parenthood. Thus, this study aims to examine the influence of loneliness and social connectedness on parenting stress during the
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Unraveling the Link Between Childhood Psychological Maltreatment and Mental Well-Being: The Serial Mediation Role of Family Belongingness, Family Coherence, and Loneliness The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Zahide Gul Karaagac, Seydi Ahmet Satici, Mehmet Engin Deniz
Childhood psychological maltreatment has a significant impact on family-related factors and adult mental health, emphasizing the importance of investigating its effects and developing appropriate interventions. Loneliness is also an important factor that needs further exploration in relation to these variables. This study aims to gain a better understanding of the relationship between these variables
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“It's Like a Limb Is Missing”: The Lived Experience of Mothers of Adult Sex Offending Sons The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-29 Eman Tadros
The impact of mass incarceration has been wide-reaching, affecting not only those who are incarcerated, but substantially burdening their family members. Parents of incarcerated individuals often carry the emotional and financial burden of incarceration, in addition to the stigma of having a child behind bars. Supporting a loved one or child incarcerated for a sexual offense can exacerbate the burden
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Incorporating Creativity into Relational Cultural Theory in Couples Counseling The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-27 Gabriella Sophir, Rebecca Koltz
This article explores the integration of creativity into relational-cultural therapy (RCT) with couples, emphasizing the potential for creative interventions to enhance clients’ understanding of self and others while promoting relational growth. RCT, rooted in the acknowledgment of chronic disconnection as a source of human suffering, focuses on meaningful interdependence and connection as essential
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Exploring the Differences Between Only Children, Typical Siblings, and Siblings With Disabilities on Psychological and Family Systems Constructs The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-27 Sunaina Shenoy, Kathryn Overton, Renée C. Howells
The purpose of this study was to measure the identity development of individuals who had siblings with disabilities. We compared three sub-populations, namely, only children, individuals who had typical siblings, and individuals who had siblings with disabilities. We developed a survey that included questions on attachment, identity, socio-emotional development, family dynamics, sibling relationships
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Seeking and Attaining Romantic Relationships: Counseling Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Nicole Noble, Nicholas Bueno, Miles Lourenco, Justin Stafford, Jennifer O’Connor, Alandra Williams, Carlos Castañeda
An autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis significantly influences an individual's social interactions and communication, which creates unique concerns for college students with ASD when forming romantic relationships. This nine-year study, involving 124 individuals with ASD provides implications for couples and family counselors supporting individuals with ASD seeking romantic connections.
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Family Factors Associated With Bullying Among Adolescents in Asia: A Scoping Review The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Erin Ratna Kustanti, Tina Afiatin, Arum Febriani
Purposes: This scoping review aims to determine the family factors that influenced the occurrence of bullying among adolescents in Asian countries. Therefore, the research questions behind this review are as follows: What protective factors and risk factor are known to influence bullying among adolescent in Asian countries? Method: This study used PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews reporting guidelines
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From Parent's COVID-19 Stress to Children and Young People's Behavior Problems: The Mediating Role of Parental Burnout and the Buffering Role of Parenting Behaviors The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Tu Anh Ha, Minh Anh Quang Tran, Thanh Minh Nguyen
Coronavirus has caused a global pandemic, and its adverse effects have spread to both adults and children. This study explores the mediating role of parental burnout in the relationship between parents’ COVID-19 stress (PCS) and children's behavior problems and whether this mediating process is moderated by parenting behaviors. Participants included 692 Vietnamese parents ( Mage = 36.82, SD = 5.548
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Religious and Counseling Discourses in Clinical Practice The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Lisa Pearson, Loretta Bradley, Stephen Southern
The study expands the authors' previous findings to examine counseling and religious discourses more closely. Three themes were identified: value of Catholic Christian faith for life and counseling; autonomy and obedience; and healing, renewal, and the call to serve. Interview transcripts were reviewed through the lens of constructs from discourse analysis, including hegemony, analogization, and dialogism
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An Exploration of Parenting Practices Among Chinese Immigrant Families in the United States: Does Perceived Normativeness Matter? The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Jason Chiang, Jaipaul Roopnarine, Fatmanur Çifci, Yuyang Shen
Utilizing theses within IPARTheory, parenting styles framework, and the cultural normativeness hypothesis, this study examined relations between mothers’ and adolescents’ perceptions of guan and shaming practices and grades and psychological distress, and whether the perceived normativeness of these two parenting practices moderated these links among Chinese immigrant families in the United States
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Book Review: Psychotherapeutic Support for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia by Gabriele Wilz The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Stephen Southern
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The Dueling Ambitions of High Achieving Women: A Family Development Pilot Case Study The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Diane Smedley
At some point prior to their children turning 18, roughly 70% of mothers will hold the position of breadwinner in their family. The increasing number of breadwinning mothers is reflective of the shifting roles of women in families. Although a family role shift is evident for mothers, the centrality of women in the development of families across the lifespan remains unchanged. The centrality of mothers
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Spouses of First Responders: Support for Living With Posttraumatic Stress The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Jennifer D. Geiger
Emergency first responders (police, fire, paramedic, dispatch) engage in work that includes multiple traumas, sometimes leading to posttraumatic stress. Due to work spillover at home, spouses are susceptible to vicarious and secondary trauma. While there are debriefings for traumatic calls for first responders, no such thing exists for the spouses who are the first to provide support at home. There
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Exploring Family Adjustment Among Parents of a Child With a Disability Attending Relationship Education The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Naomi J. Wheeler, Lindsay Allen, Jiale Man, Ashley Pointer
Objective: The current exploratory study examined dyadic changes in family adjustment (i.e., parental stress, positive coping, family-based support, social support) reported by parents of a child with a disability after 12-hours of relationship education (RE). Background: Parents of a child with a disability encounter social barriers that contribute to parental stress and inhibit family well-being
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Spillover–Crossover Effect of Work–Family Interface: A Systematic Review The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Ika Zenita Ratnaningsih, Mohd Awang Idris
Work and family are essential aspects of adulthood, exerting a substantial impact on well-being and satisfaction. Work–family conflict refers to conflicts that originate at work and then affect family life and vice versa. Higher levels of stress, the emergence of physical and mental health issues, detrimental effects on family relationships, and poorer life satisfaction are a few outcomes that may
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The Positive Relational Couples Therapy Model: A Group Therapeutic Approach for LGBTQIA+ Military Couples The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Crystal Morris, Galaxina Wright, Léa Herbert
Given the history of discrimination and increased mental health risks surrounding LGBTQIA+ service members, group counseling is a practical approach for practitioners to mitigate effects in a therapeutic setting. This article synthesizes the Positive Relational Couples Therapy (PRCT) model, incorporating concepts of the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC), Relational-Cultural
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Counselor Educator- and Student-Produced Podcasts: Technical Considerations and Educational Applications for Marriage and Family Counseling Courses The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Donald Robert Casares
Podcasts continue to grow in popularity and availability. Recent advances in podcast mobile apps and recording technology have simplified the process for producing high quality podcast content. Consequently, the popularity of podcasts and the ease with which they can now be produced offer counselor educators and students a breadth of opportunities for recording and integrating their own podcasts within
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Counselors’ Knowledge of Serving the Birth to Six Population The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Tricia A. Woodliff, Rachel Jacoby, Rachael Danielson
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) is a culturally informed, relationally focused area of clinical expertise which addresses the social–emotional needs of very young children and their families. IECMH addresses a critical need and, because of the nuances of the population, requires specific knowledge and skills. Although counselors are often providers of this type of clinical work, very
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EFT for Three: Working with Polyamorous Relationships The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Lindsay Hayes, Robert Allan
This article proposes an adaptation of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples to serve nonmonogamous clients. This article also discusses the risks of failing to adapt therapeutic models to consider individuals who practice polyamory and research to date on attachment styles and polyamory. The authors suggest EFT as an efficacious approach to working with polyamorous individuals seeking therapy
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Life-Course Perspective on Immigrant Loneliness: A Conceptual Framework for Intergenerational Loneliness Trajectories The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Fatmanur Cifci
Feelings of loneliness can impact the relationships between the generations and family members. Loneliness among immigrant family members and its generational transmission are attracting more and more attention from academics. Nonetheless, existing research is frequently lacking theoretical foundations. I provide the life-course approach as a framework for enhancing future studies and theories of intergenerational
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The Relation Between Personal Values and Gratitude: Does It Differ Between Young Adults From Divorced Families and Married Families? The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Claudia Russo, Daniela Barni, Anna Dell’Era, Ioana Zagrean, Francesca Danioni
Trait gratitude is an individual characteristic that makes people aware of the positive aspects of their lives and situations, and it represents a significant resource when facing critical life transitions. However, only a few studies have investigated which factors might promote gratitude. This study sought to fill this gap by analyzing the relationship between personal values and trait gratitude
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Fertility by Design: Integrating IVF, Biopsychosocial Tenets, and Counseling The Family Journal (IF 1.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Abby L. Bjornsen-Ramig, Kara Schneider, Ashley J. Blount, Samantha Hellman
Women's health is a vast and complex field, encompassing diverse experiences and challenges throughout the pregnancy lifecycle. Despite advanced medical facilities in the United States, pregnancy-related mortality rates remain higher than in other countries, with alarming disparities affecting minority populations. This article explores the multifaceted landscape of infertility, focusing on women in