Category: Family

  • Research Methodology of Family Studies

    Qualitative and quantitative methods are similar in their reliance on research questions and selected data collection and analysis tools. In terms of differences, qualitative methods are non-representative, based on the textual information, and conducted to examine the phenomenon in detail. In contrast, quantitative methods are objective, findings can be discussed in the context of the…

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

    Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a program which provides low-income families with the necessary resources to sustain a decent level of life. The policy’s primary concern is promoting welfare among its recipient; yet, the program does not comply with cutting poverty (Policy basics, 2021). The leading solution would be to increase the level of…

  • Changes in Definition of Family

    Introduction The progressive social and cultural organization has led to changes in the structure and concept. A family is the backbone of any society, and therefore, it is a society’s basic structure. The traditional definition of a family, the basic structure of a community, is too narrow to give modern families their wholesome purpose. Social…

  • Family Violence Problem. Reasons and Facts

    Table of Contents Abstract Definition Causes Issues of Gender Cycle of Violence Conclusion References Abstract Family violence includes child abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV) and elder abuse. Child abuse is caused by stepchildren, unplanned/prematurely born/handicapped children, young age/inferior socioeconomic position of parents. IPV is caused by urge to control, hereditary experience, economic problems or misconceived…

  • The Family Violence Act of 2004 in Social Work

    Table of Contents Overview and Background of the Social Policy Chosen Relevance of the Policy Key Social Issues Related to Social Policy Development Relevant Policy Responses References Overview and Background of the Social Policy Chosen Family and domestic violence is an issue that can affect people of all races, genders, religions, sexual preferences, and income…

  • Growing Family Diversity: The New Social Tendency

    Growing family diversity refers to the increasing range of family types recognized in society in addition to the traditional nuclear family. According to Cohen (2020), there are different responses to the changing trends with regard to the family structure. As shown in Figure 13.5, young people are more tolerant of diverse families than the older…

  • Infidelity and Societal Impact on Family Values

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References List Introduction Infidelity is the main cause of divorce in America today. Infidelity is a vice that is causing stains in families, among many other ills that come with it. It has been shown many times that groups of people sharing common beliefs and attitudes tend to behave…

  • The American Family: Reduction in the Size of the Family and Its Historical Factors

    The size of the family has been reducing gradually. The reduction in the number of children has increased the proportion of elderly people in the population. Some places are experiencing a reduction in the size of the population. America is experiencing a reduction in birth rates. This has increased the proportion of elderly people in…

  • Family Pedigree, Human Traits, and Genetic Testing

    Modern genetics allow people to predict the appearance and possible abnormalities of future generations. The most prevalent human traits are brown eyes and dark hair, while the genes of blue eyes and fair hair are recessive (Lin et al., 2016). Moreover, such characteristics as freckles and dimples have the dominant genes, and their absence is…

  • Inequities Experienced by Immigrant Families in Canada

    Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Language Barrier Limited Education Services Long Wait Times Limited Health Literacy Lack of Financial Support Conclusion References Introduction Immigration is a key component of government policy in Canada, making the nation a popular choice for many foreign employees. More than one in five Canadians are foreign-born, reflecting the country’s…