This article reports findings from a small-scale project that employs a two-stage approach. Informed by the rights of minority ethnic groups to self-determination, the first aspect of the study focuses on the experiences of mothers of children with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) from two ethnically diverse groups: Irish Traveller and…

Teacher education for inclusive education is a key priority in the UK and internationally, with much research exploring how pre-service teachers can be prepared to educate pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). However, this has resulted in less consideration of how pre-service teachers can be prepared to work with the "parents" of…

This study examined the association between typical parental work hours (including nonemployed parents) and children's behavior in two-parent heterosexual families. Child behavior was measured by the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) at ages 5, 8, and 10 in the Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study ("N" = 4,201 child-year…

Transnational migratory labor remains a primary method many Filipinos use in an effort to gain financial security for their families. Based on data collected from an urban Southern Visayan province during the summer of 2007, this study examined a sample of 116 OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) families and a sample of 99 traditional two-parent…

Scientific literacy for our students and the possibilities for careers available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) areas are important topics for economic growth as well as global competitiveness. The achievement of students in science learning is dependent upon the science teachers' effectiveness and experienced science…

This document contains a brief bibliography of peer-reviewed literature, with abstracts, on grandparenting. It is one of 12 bibliographies on aging prepared by the National Agricultural Library for its "Pathfinders" series of publications. Topics covered by the other 11 bibliographies include aging parents, adult children, dementia and Alzheimer's…

For people who work in high stress occupations the effects of certain stressful situations can take their toll not only on workers' performance at work and their psychological well being, but also on their family life. This study explored the relationships between job stress, psychological distress, occupational and family outcomes, and coping at…

Describes the development of a method to carry out time-limited focussed family therapy. Two cases demonstrating the formulation of dynamic hypotheses, development of operational plans for therapists, and changes in the family are presented. The importance of the workshop in fostering and documenting this method is discussed. (Author/JMB)

Discusses study investigating the development and establishment of the spousal subsystem in remarriage following divorce. Analyzed interviews of 10 remarried couples. As the tasks of the early period of remarriage were completed, each spousal subsystem gradually experienced a recoupling process, that is, perceived the occurrence of an emotional…

Examined women (N=20) who were receiving alcoholism treatment in the skid-row area of Portland, Oregon. Women had histories of problem drinking and extensive treatment for alcoholism. Most had been married and had children. Despite transiency, the majority maintained contact with friends and relatives. Compared these women to New York City's…

Although some friction among siblings is inevitable, there are some general guidelines for avoiding unnecessary conflict: (1) downplay competition between siblings; (2) avoid comparisons; (3) recognize that relationships change; (4) treat siblings fairly; and (5) recognize close sibling bonds. (CB)

Parents of twins need to recognize that the formation of best friendships is not just a social act of adolescents. It is an important part of their developmental push towards independence and is also likely to be of heightened intensity which will magnify with twins. (CB)

The relationship of transitions and stress in 60 families of older mentally retarded children were examined. Families whose offspring were entering adolescence and young adulthood were identified in transition. Results suggest support for a relationship between transition in developmental stage of the retarded person and increased levels of family…

The authors present a chart review of 125 children referred in 1981-1983 because of sexual abuse. Among findings were that 60 percent were victims of intrafamilial abuse. Of the preschoolers, 72.5 percent were victims of intrafamilial abuse. At school age there was a reversal with 73 percent of 6-year-olds being abused by extrafamilial offenders.…