Kinship systems and their place in language are discussed. (RM)

The paper examines cultural variables of which providers of educational services should be aware when working with Asian American parents. Preliminary cautions are expressed regarding different underlying reasons for similar overt behavior, the vast scope of within-group differences among Asians, and difficulties of determining the extent of…

Relationships with grandchildren are a normative experience of middle and later adulthood, and a correlate of mental health. This study was conducted to explore associations between grandparents' views of their relationship with a grandchild and their reports of their own and their children's influence upon contact with the grandchild.…

The relationships between siblings in old age have not received much attention in social science literature. However, some researchers suggest that a reawakening of interest in and contact with siblings occurs for many people during the last part of life. Different kinds of sibling relationships that exist between older people and the ways in…

This paper discusses different approaches used by researchers to acquire a comprehensive picture of what family life is like when one of the family members is handicapped. Researchers must determine the best time to get a "true" picture of what family life is like and must determine whether parents describe the true family situation or react to…

Perhaps the most obvious feature of the relationship between siblings is its diversity. Sibling relationships differ from peer relationships because of their frequency and amount or interaction; the durability of the relationships; the existence of prescribed roles; accessibility; and the degree of common experience. Conflict between siblings in…

The introduction of a child into a foster home has a profound and multifaceted effect upon the parents and children of the foster family. This paper describes some of the resultant stresses, and outlines ways to manage them productively. (Author/CS)

Written for parents of children with cancer and leukemia, the booklet considers the psychosocial aspect of the conditions as well as the effects on the family and child. Part I reviews emotions experienced by parents at the time of the initial diagnosis and through the course of the illness. Marriage strain, support sources, and relatives are…

Ten papers are presented from a 1979 conference on services for families of developmentally disabled persons. R. Bruininks ("The Needs of Families") addresses aspects of direct and support services to families. "Social and Psychological Factors in Family Care" by C. Horejsi suggests that a family's or individual's ability to deal successfully with…

This paper reports on a long term follow up study of siblings of childhood cancer survivors. Seventy siblings of childhood cancer survivors in 37 families were interviewed using a semi-structured format which included both forced choice and open ended questions. The children discussed their memories of the sibling's cancer diagnosis and treatment…

UNIT PLANS AND TEACHING SUGGESTIONS IN THIS GUIDE ARE FOR USE BY JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HOMEMAKING TEACHERS IN PLANNING LESSONS ON FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS FOR GRADES 8-12. THE MATERIAL WAS DEVELOPED BY HOME ECONOMICS TEACHERS IN A 2-WEEK COURSE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA. THE UNITS ARE--(1) INCREASING UNDERSTANDING OF SELF, FAMILY, AND…

Some characteristics of the disadvantaged child are presented; the low socio-economic family is described; and some of the current myths perpetrated about this segment of society are examined. The disadvantaged child's suspicion of school and his unhappy experiences there require extra effort by the counselor. Ways in which the counselor can begin…

Examines the changes and the reasons for the changes in the way women view being mothers and how they are going about fulfilling the role of "mom." (Author/IRT)

Identifies factors related to the process of divorce adjustment. Adjustment is considered from the perspective of the family members and conceptualized as a process of family redefinition. A model is presented that integrates the findings of the literature with the process of family redefinition. (Author)

The paper reports research findings on two aspects of the family as a social support system: family care for the elderly in time of illness and family visiting patterns. The immediate family is the major support in time of illness and the extended family is the major tie to the community. (Author)