Gender, Family Structure, and Social Support among Parents

1993 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine F. Marks ◽  
Sara S. McLanahan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Structure

Networks, Kin, and Social Support

2020 ◽  
pp. 466-479
Author(s):  
G. Robin Gauthier
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Family Structure ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Potential Solution ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Network Approaches ◽  
The Life Course

Family relationships and the emotional and instrumental exchanges embedded within them are among the most important sources of social support available to individuals throughout the life course. This chapter provides an overview of three approaches to family research that conceptualize families as networks. The basic idea throughout the chapter is that family structure is not a sufficient proxy for a person’s access to social support, but network approaches offer a potential solution. First, the chapter discusses approaches that render the language of families as systems into configurations of network structures, with a focus on how to measure the capacity for social support embedded within them. The discussion then turns to research that employs a more inclusive understanding of family, widening the definition of what “counts” as kin. The chapter ends with a discussion of a new approach to measuring family relationships rooted in a network theory of social roles.

scholarly journals Challenges and Support for LGBTQ+ At-Risk Youth

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy L. Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Family Structure ◽  
At Risk Youth ◽  
Support Structure ◽  
Structure Level

The number of people who identify as LGBTQ+ has been increasing, especially amongst young people. The LGBTQ+ community faces many challenges. This paper examines responses to at-risk youth who identify as LGBTQ+ in Edmonton, Canada and L’viv, Ukraine from a family structure level, social support structure level, and governmental programs or policies. It also explores how different reactions - such as feminism or patriarchy – have specific implications for these youth. Finally, it looks at how support, activism, advocacy and acceptance, or fear and anger, can create a change within society.

The Effects of Social and Cultural Factors on Child Poly-victimization in Hong Kong

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052098038
Author(s):  
Qiqi Chen ◽  
Ko Ling Chan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Family Structure ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Residential Mobility ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Child Victimization

Study Questions Child victimization is a major public health concern across the globe. Many previous studies have focused on separate categories of child victimization and health correlates, paying less attention to children affected by multiple forms of violence. Studies encompassing families’ residential mobility and social support in the context of child poly-victimization are limited. This study examines the prevalence of child poly-victimization in Hong Kong and the associations between family structure, residential mobility, social support, and child poly-victimization. Subjects and Methods The analysis employed data from a cross-sectional, school-based survey in Hong Kong. A two-stage stratified sampling procedure was employed to maximize the representativeness of the sample. All children born in Hong Kong and receiving education in the sampled schools were included as eligible participants. A total of 5,567 children and their caregivers from 107 schools (kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools among 18 districts in Hong Kong) were randomly recruited in the study. Findings A total of 32.2% of the children experienced one-to-three types of victimization and 23.1% reported experiencing four or more types of victimization in the preceding year. Child victimization and its various aspects were negatively associated with family support, positively correlated with the number of times the child had moved house, and the number of siblings at home. The strongest association appeared to be between child maltreatment and family, while a relatively weaker but still significant connection was found between peer and sibling victimization and family support. Major Implications Successful family functioning and social stability are key to protecting children from victimization. This study provides insights into the importance of supporting families as a whole in preventing child poly-victimization. It also highlights family structure and social support in reducing the negative impacts of child victimization.

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