scholarly journals Digital Ties, Disrupted Togetherness: Locating Uneven Communicative Mobilities in Transnational Family Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Earvin Charles Cabalquinto
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Device ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Transnational Family ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Device Use ◽  
The Impact

Ubiquitous digital communication technologies play a crucial role in shaping the nature of family life at a distance. Paradoxically, mobile device use has not only brought dispersed family members together, it also sometimes stirs communicative tensions in transnational households. These tensions are often produced by uneven access to a wide range of re-sources in mediated communication. Employing the mobilities lens, this paper examines the role of smartphones and networked communications platforms in binding ties and relationships among twenty-one overseas Filipino workers in Melbourne, Australia, and their left-behind family members in the Philippines. Based on data drawn from in-depth interviews and photo elicitation, the research study uncovers the performance, embodiment, and negotiation of transnational relationships through mobile device use. Signifcantly, it also demonstrates the impact of structural and infrastructural forces in enabling differential mediated mobilities. In illuminating asymmetrical mobile communication, I propose six categories: access, socio-technical competency, quality of connectivity, rhythms, affective experience, and communicative space. Ultimately, this paper offers a critical lens on investigating mobile practices in the conduct of transnational family life.

scholarly journals The Impact of Mobile Phone on Family Life: A Case Study of Lahore, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 4 (Issue 3) ◽  
pp. 192-207
Author(s):  
Dr. Muhammad Shabbir Sarwar ◽  
Humara Gulzar ◽  
Muhammad Ahsan Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Family Time ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mobile Phone Usage ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this research paper is to explore the negative relationship between mobile phone and family life as well as negative impact of mobile phone usage on family life norms and traditions. The study is based on data collected through mixed method i.e. survey of a random sample of 1300 people and structured interviews conducted with a sub-sample of 13 people in Lahore, Pakistan. The study found that mobile phone is negatively affecting the family life due to its massive usage during family socialization time. The quantitative analysis found that over 85% of respondents use mobile phone for communication with the people other than their family members when they are with their family; over 50% make calls to others during their family time; 83% make SMS; 75 feel that they ignore their family due to cell phone; 86% thinks that mobile has influenced their family time face-to-face socialization negatively and 91% said that they exchanged harsh words with their family members for at least once or more due to using mobile phone during family time. The study reveals that male members of the traditional families are more responsible for using mobile phone during family time and damaging family traditions as compared to the female members. However, parents remain very concerned about the possibilities of misuse of mobile phone by female teenagers of the family. In most cases family elders were annoyed with the youth for adopting this change in their behaviors damaging the family traditions.

scholarly journals KOMUNIKASI SEBAGAI UPAYA UNTUK MEMBANGUN KETAHANAN KELUARGA DALAM KAJIAN "TEORI NILAI ETIK"

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
M. Nur Kholis Al Amin
Keyword(s):  
Family Structure ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Family Resilience ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Family is the main foundation for character formation and the role of family members. In addition, the family also plays a major role in the patterns of interaction that exist in people’s lives.  However, the development and changes that occur in society can effect the pattern (role) of family life. Today, the development of science and technology is able to influence the shape of society’s life structure toward the “modern society”, one of the impact on family structure is the existance of madern family, which is characterized by the intensity of meetings among family members is increasingly “limit” due to the high level of activity outside the household, such as: children who are out of town school, husband and wife career, husband who works outside the city and see also. Moreover, because the development of communication, so this can be made as a means to build family resilience. Therefore, this article will try to examine communication systems as a significant element to build family resiliaence throught historical contex and sociological approaches, where the presentasion is by integrating, describing, and the analyzing social phenomena—modern family life patterns, changes and developments in technology, communication—using “nilai etik theory” through several rules of Islamic communication as the value of communicating in the family. So that, when viewed from “nilai etik theory” develop by Rahman, conclusions can be obtained, that there are several elements of a very close relationship to the principles of Islamic communication, development of family structure, and family resilience as a way to build a family that is a sakinah, mawaddan and rahmah.Dewasa ini, perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi mampu mempengaruhi bentuk struktur kehidupan masyarakat ke arah “masyarakat modern”, yang salah satu dampaknya berpengaruh terhadap struktur yang ditandai dengan terbatasnya tingkat intensitas pertemuan antar anggota keluarga karena tingginya aktivitas di luar rumah tangga, seperti; anak yang sekolah atau kuliah di luar kota, suami-istri yang berkarir, suami yang bekerja di luar kota, dan sebaliknya. Lebih lanjut, karena perkembangan alat komunikasi yang semakin maju, maka hal tersebut dapat  dijadikan sebagai salah satu sarana untuk membangun ketahanan keluarga. Oleh karena itu, artikel ini akan coba menelaah sistem komunikasi sebagai unsur yang signifikan untuk membangun ketahanan keluarga melalui pendekatan historis (historical contex) dan pendekatan sosiologis, di mana pemaparannya dengan cara memadukan, mendeskripsikan, dan kemudian menganalisis fenomena sosial—pola kehidupan keluarga modern, perubahan dan perkembangan teknologi, komunikasi—menggunakan teori nilai etik melalui beberapa kaidah komunikasi Islam sebagai nilai berkomunikasi di dalam keluarga. Sehingga, apabila ditinjau dari “teori nilai etik” yang dikembangkan oleh Rahman, dapat diperoleh kesimpulan, bahwa terdapat beberapa unsur hubungan yang sangat erat terhadap prinsip-prinsip komunikasi Islam, perkembangan struktur keluarga, dan ketahanan keluarga sebagai jalan untuk membangun keluarga yang sakinah, mawaddah dan rahmah.

scholarly journals Mobile device use and the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in residential care homes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Lin ◽  
Xiuchen Jing ◽  
Shujiao Lv ◽  
Jinghong Liang ◽  
Li Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Device Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Moca Score

Abstract Background With the fast-paced aging and increasing digitalization of society, there has been a growing interest in the effect of mobile device use on cognitive function and depression in older adults. However, research examining this issue among older adults in residential care homes (RCHs) is scant. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of mobile device use on the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). Results A total of 235 senior residents (aged 82.58 ± 5.54) in four RCHs were surveyed. Users of mobile devices had a significantly higher total MoCA score (25.02 ± 4.14) and a significantly lower GDS-15 score (3.28±2.74) than non-users (MoCA: 19.34 ± 5.21, GDS-15: 4.69±2.90). Multivariate linear regression indicate that mobile device use is significantly associated with total MoCA score, six of the seven sub-scores (visuospatial abilities and execution functions, attention, language, abstraction, delayed recall, and orientation)(P<0.05). Logistic regression showed that mobile device use was significantly associated with the level of depressive symptoms (OR=0.458, 95%CI=0.249-0.845). Conclusions Use of mobile devices has a significant association with the cognitive function and depressive symptoms of older adults living in RCHs, and thus should be encouraged as a measure to maintain and improve cognition and prevent depression.

scholarly journals Manajemen Komunikasi Keluarga Saat Pandemi COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 707-722
Author(s):  
Ana Kuswanti ◽  
Munadhil Abdul Muqsith ◽  
Anna Gustina Zainal ◽  
Selly Oktarina
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Family Resilience ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis article wants to explain that the Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19 pandemic disrupts the structure of family life. Since the government suppressed physical distancing, it indirectly allowed almost 24 hours to be at home. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly tested family resilience. Positively, the impact of independent quarantine gives time to get to know each other deeply among family members. On the other hand, the more often family members meet increases boredom, which then causes friction to occur. This paper writes how the family communication management strategy when Pandemic COVID-19 to create a harmonious and prosperous family, conduct interpersonal communication, responsibility for the environment and family, intensity and direction of communication with a harmonious atmosphere, healthy parenting even in a physical atmosphere distancing or guarding the distance according to government recommendations. Keywords: family communication management, COVID-19 pandemic, family resilience AbstrakArtikel ini ingin menjelaskan bahwa pandemik Coronavirus Disease atau COVID-19 mendistrupsi tatanan kehidupan keluarga. Sejak pemerintah menekannya physical distancing atau penjagaan jarak secara tidak langsung memberikan waktu nyaris 24 jam berada di rumah. Pandemi COVID-19 sangat menguji ketahanan keluarga. Secara positif, dampak karantina mandiri memberi waktu untuk saling mengenal secara mendalam antar anggota keluarga. Disisi lain, semakin sering anggota keluarga bertemu meningkatkan rasa jenuh yang kemudian menimbulkan gesekan terjadi. Tulisan ini menulis bagaimana strategi manajemen komunikasi keluarga saat Pandemi COVID-19 sehingga tercipta keluarga yang harmonis dan sejahtera, melakukan komunikasi antar pribadi, tanggung jawab pada lingkungan dan keluarga, intensitas dan arah komunikasi dengan atmosfir yang harmonis, pola asuh hidup sehat walaupun dalam suasana physical distancing atau penjagaan jarak sesuai anjuran pemerintah. Kata kunci: manajemen komunikasi keluarga, pandemik COVID-19, ketahanan keluarga

scholarly journals Families facing the Italian lockdown: Temporal adjustments and new caring practices in shared physical custody arrangements

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Merla ◽  
Sarah Murru
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Sibling Relationships ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Shared Parenting ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Physical Custody

Objective: This paper investigates the impact of the 2020 Covid-19 related Spring Lockdown in Italy on families practicing shared physical custody (SPC) arrangements for their children. Background: Those family configurations partly challenge the dominant 'mother as main carer model' that characterizes Italian society. Here, we consider the lockdown as a "challenge-trial" to analyze the strategies that these families have developed to cope with lockdown, and to reveal the overarching structures that contributed to shape this experience of lockdown. Method: We draw on semi-structured interviews with 19 parents (9 fathers and 10 mothers), part of 12 families practicing SPC. Results: We propose a typology of custody re-organizations during lockdown and how this affected the division of parental involvement based on a) change/no change in sleepover calendars in favor of mother/father; and b) similar/different arrangements for siblings – a new practice that emerged and also has implications for the division of childcare between parents. Four types are identified where we emphasize new parenting practices and the role played by material housing configurations, relations and tensions between family members, as well as balancing work, school and childcare. Conclusion: We highlight the usefulness of applying a "challenge-trial" lens to the study of family life under lockdown, and the need to complexify research on gender equality in shared parenting and on sibling relationships in post-divorce families.

scholarly journals DAMPAK POLIGAMI SIRI TERHADAP KEHIDUPAN KELUARGA DI DESA CIGUGUR GIRANG BANDUNG BARAT

Asy-Syari ah ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-220
Author(s):  
Ade Darmawijaya
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Birth Certificate ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Education ◽  
Applicable Law ◽  
Sexual Desires ◽  
The Impact

Abstarct: In the teachings of Islam Marriage is one form of worship to Allah SWT and follows the sunnah of His Messenger. Marriage for Muslims in Indonesia adheres to the principle of Monogamy, namely - a man marries a woman. However, Law Number 1 of 1974 does not close the meeting door for men who will do marriage with more than one woman (polygamy). This can be done by following the provisions stated in Law No. 1 of 1974. However, the fact in the community is that there are still many polygamous marriages conducted in siri without following the procedures stipulated in the applicable law. so that it is not listed in the State document. So in this study, the motives for polygamy will be revealed, what causes a lot of polygamy siri, how the impact of polygamy siri on family life. The methodology of this study uses the method of observation, interviews, documentation. The results showed that the motives for polygamy included fulfilling sexual desires, showing courage, caring for orphans, elevating women, sharing happiness, continuing the traditions of the ancestors etc. The causes of the occurrence of polygamy siri in his wife did not want to be known by the first wife, the distance to the KUA and Pengandilan Religion was quite far, the polygamy procedure was quite complicated, complicated and expensive, considered insignificant registration of marriage. especially after the first wife was known, administrative problems arose, namely the making of KTP, KK, Birth Certificate, etc., making it difficult to distribute inheritance among family members, emerging vulnerability in the fields of economy, social, education, health and so on.Abstrak: Dalam ajaran  Islam Perkawinan adalah salah satu bentuk ibadah kepada Allah SWT dan mengikuti sunnah Rasul Nya. Perkawinan bagi umat Islam di Indonesia menganut azas Monogami, seorang laki-laki mengawini seorang perempuan. Namun Undang-undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1974 membuka peluang bagi laki-laki yang akan melakukan perkawinan dengan  lebih dari satu orang wanita (poligami). Hal itu dapat ditempuh  dengan mengikuti ketentuan Undang-undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1974. Akan tetapi fakta di masyarakat masih banyak pernikahan poligami yang dilakukan secara siri atau tanpa mengikuti prosedur Undang-undang yang berlaku,  sehingga tidak tercantum dalam dokumen Negara. Penelitian ini akan mengungkap motif melakukan poligami, faktor penyebab banyak terjadi poligami siri, dan bagaimana dampak poligami siri terhadap kehidupan keluarga. Metodologi penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasi, wawan­cara, dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dampak melakukan poligami siri terhadap kehidupan keluarga cukup banyak di antaranya banyak terjadi konflik terutama setelah diketahui isteri pertama, muncul masalah administrasi kependudukan yaitu pembuatan KTP, KK, Akte Kelahiran dsb, mempersulit pembagian warisan di antara anggota keluarga, muncul kerawanan dalam bidang ekonomi, social, pendidikan, kesehatan dan sebagainya.

scholarly journals Migrant families with children in Montreal, Canada and transnational family support: a protocol for a focused ethnography

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e029074
Author(s):  
Lisa Merry ◽  
Jill Hanley ◽  
Monica Ruiz-Casares ◽  
Isabelle Archambault ◽  
Dominic Mogere
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Focused Ethnography ◽  
Transnational Family ◽  
Migrant Families ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Families With Children ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionThere is a gap in research regarding transnational family support (emotional, practical, spiritual, informational and financial) as a resource for migrant families with children. From the perspective of migrant families and their family back home, the objectives of this study are to (1) identify the types and ways that transnational family support is provided to migrant families in Canada; (2) assess for patterns in the data that may suggest variations in the nature of this support (eg, by migration status, time in Canada, children’s ages, family circumstances) and over time and (3) explore the impact (positive and negative) in receiving and providing transnational support, respectively.Methods and analysisA focused ethnography is planned. We will recruit 25–35 migrant families with children with different migration histories (eg, economic or forced migration from a mix of countries) and family circumstances (eg, single parenthood, families living with extended family, families with children in the home country) living in Montreal, Canada. Families will be recruited through community organisations. Data will be gathered via semistructured interviews. To capture the perspective of those providing support, family members in the home country for each migrant family will also be recruited and interviewed through communication technology (eg, WhatsApp). Data collection will also involve observation of ‘transnational interactions’ between family members in Montreal and those back home. Data will be thematically analysed and results reported in a narrative form with an in-depth description of each theme.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval was obtained from the sciences and health research ethics committee at the University of Montreal. Study results will be shared through traditional forums (publication, conference presentations) and via other knowledge dissemination/exchange activities (eg, ‘lunch and learn conferences’ and seminars) through the research team’s research centres and networks to reach front-line care-providers who interface directly with migrant families.

scholarly journals The Impact of Gambling on Families in Hong Kong: The Role of Family Functioning

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-109
Author(s):  
Elda Mei Lo Chan ◽  
Nicki A. Dowling ◽  
Alun C. Jackson ◽  
Daniel Tan-lei Shek
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Related Family ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Culturally Sensitive Treatment ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Impact

Despite substantial evidence that problem gambling is associated with a wide range of family difficulties, limited effort has been devoted to studying the negative impacts on family members as a result of problem gambling, particularly in Chinese communities. It was hypothesized that significant negative relationships would be found between family member impacts and family functioning; and significant positive relationship would be found between family functioning and health and psychological wellbeing. A total of 103 family members of problem gamblers who sought help from Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Even Centre in Hong Kong were interviewed. Results showed that a majority of family members were partners or ex-partners of the gambler with low or no income. Family functioning was negatively correlated to gambling-related family impacts and psychological distress, and was positively correlated to health and psychological wellbeing. The results provide preliminary support for patterns of family functioning that could protect families from negative impacts of addictions. It is suggested that a culturally-sensitive treatment modality that focuses on enhancing family functioning will facilitate improvement in gambling related family impacts.

What are the issues affecting grandparents in Britain today?

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Smethers
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Economic Trends ◽  
The Uk ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the role that grandparents play in family life in Britain today with a particular focus on demographic change and the grandparental caring contribution for both children and older adults. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing upon a wide range of sources the author sets out the context, recent demographic and economic trends and presents a way forward. Findings – The research presented in this paper suggests that grandparents are playing an increasingly important role in family life and their caring contribution makes a material difference to maternal employment rates in particular. It also suggests that those who step in to the parenting role face particular challenges which need to be addressed. Research limitations/implications – Further research into the significance of the grandparent/grandchild relationship is needed, together with the caring contribution of those who provide intensive support to families in times of crisis both in terms of the impact that has on the grandparents but also the difference it makes to parents and children. Practical implications – One key practical implication is the need for a formal childcare infrastructure in the UK which does not assume that grandparents will always be there to provide childcare for working parents on the scale they do today. Social implications – Grandparents are living longer so more of them will have longer-lasting relationships with their grandchildren. But mothers are also ageing and so gradually over time the age at which we become grandparents will also be pushed back. This may in turn mean that grandparents in 20 years time may be less involved in childcare in any case. Originality/value – This piece does not present new research but rather provides an overview of existing evidence.

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