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Abrams, Bertranna Alero.
Acculturation and Its Affect on Afro-Caribbean Mother-Daughter Relationships.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2010, Miami University
► Immigrant families prone to poverty may have a difficult time acculturating to…
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▼ Immigrant families prone to poverty may have a difficult time acculturating to American society. Children and parents often vary in levels of acculturation which contributes to parent-child conflict. Children who are a part of these families have a higher chance of being involved with the child welfare system (Johnson, 2007). Thus, it is imperative to evaluate this dynamic and work towards stabilizing future outcomes in these parent-child relationships. The current study explores the stresses and strains related to acculturation and how mothers and daughters cope through semi-structured interviews with seven women of Caribbean descent living in a borough of New York City. Findings indicate that living in a predominantly immigrant community has slowed the process of Acculturation for both the mother and daughter thus preserving their Caribbean culture.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bush, Kevin.
Subjects: African Americans; Families and family life; Gender; International relations; Womens studies
Keywords: Caribbean; Women in the Caribbean; Mother Daughter Relationships; Afro Caribbean Families; Afro Caribbean
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Ansah, Frank.
The Influence of Adolescent's Perceptions of Parental Behaviors on Academic Achievement Orientation in Kenya.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2009, Miami University
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▼ The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of adolescent’s perceptions of parental behaviors on academic achievement orientation in Kenya. The analysis in this study used data collected from 630 adolescents selected from four secondary (high) schools in Kenya. A series of hierarchical linear regression revealed paternal and maternal monitoring and support were significant predictors of academic achievement orientation among Kenyan adolescents. Significant mean difference between males and females on academic achievement orientation were found. Perceptions of paternal and maternal autonomy granting behaviors were found not to be significant predictors of academic achievement orientation. This finding in a way goes to distinguish adolescents living within Sub-Saharan Africa and their counterparts from the Western societies. Parental punitiveness was also found to be a negative predictor of academic achievement orientation. The significance of these results and its implications on the parent-child relationship in Kenya are discussed further in this study.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lim, Ji- Young.
Subjects: Social research
Keywords: Parental monitoring; support; autonomy granting; punitiveness; academic achievement orientation; Kenya; Sub-Saharan Africa; adolescents; perceptions; paternal; maternal; education; male; female; parenting; behaviors
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Asher, Jeff A.
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTING STYLES AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2006, Miami University
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▼ This paper determines if in a sample of parents and guardians of felony adjudicated juveniles in Southwestern Ohio, a greater proportion of the juveniles live in homes with predominantly authoritarian parenting styles. The paper also determines if adjudicated juveniles in the sample who reside with mothers identifying with a authoritarian parenting style committed more serious felony offenses that those who live with permissive or equalitarian style parenting. The study involved parents and legal guardians of juveniles incarcerated for felony offenses and placed in a regional juvenile rehabilitation center. The parents were participants in a Court ordered parenting education program. The results of the study indicate two things: that the largest percentage (46%) of parents/guardians identified most closely with an authoritarian style of parenting; and there was not an association between an authoritarian parenting style and more serious felony offenses. Limitations of the study and future research implications are discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hennon, Charles B.
Keywords: Parenting Style; Juvenile Delinquency
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Baker, Hallie Elizabeth.
Walking a fine line: How coping styles impact polio survivors asking for and receiving assistance from their family and friends.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2005, Miami University
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▼ After appearing to have been cured, polio is now making a new impact on the lives of its survivors. This new impact has been named Post Polio Syndrome and is causing new symptoms of fatigue and increasing disability in survivors of polio anywhere from 20 to 40 years after the initial infection. As a result, these survivors are now facing new challenges which impact not only them, but their family members as well. This study seeks to look at how the individuals with Post Polio Syndrome cope with both their past polio infection and the current experience with Post Polio Syndrome. Specifically the social network of helpers is examined in the context of the coping strategies utilized by polio survivors in the past.
Advisors/Committee Members: Peterson, Gary.
Keywords: Polio; Post Polio Syndrome; Social Network; Coping Styles
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Barrow, Katie Marie.
To Be Jewish and Lesbian: An exploration of religion and familial relationships.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2010, Miami University
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▼ Although a sparse body of literature indicates that religion plays an integral role in the lives of sexual minority individuals, research on the experiences of lesbian Jews is lacking. Symbolic interactionism and social exchange theory guided the development of this qualitative study, for which 10 Jewish lesbian/bisexual women were interviewed to explore the role that religion played in their lives as adults and partners. Findings indicated that inclusive climates, including rabbis, congregations, and geographic locations, were essential to participants’ successful integration of sexual and religious identities. Participants also discussed how they dealt with discrimination and their status as “double minorities,” as well as their preferences for dating and partnering with other Jewish lesbians. Limitations of the study are shared, as are implications for practitioners, religious leaders, and researchers interested in the familial experiences of Jewish lesbians.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kuvalanka, Katherine.
Subjects: Families and family life
Keywords: sexual identity; LGB; religion; qualitative research
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Bethell, Lakia KayVonne.
The Impact of Parental Divorce on College Student's Perception of Current and Marital Relationships.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2010, Miami University
► A mixed method design, focusing on 123 college students, was used to…
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▼ A mixed method design, focusing on 123 college students, was used to examine their perceptions of marriage, divorce and personal relationships by exploring levels of trust, attitudes towards marriage, self-esteem and the relationships between parent and child. Four hypotheses tested whether college students who have experienced parental divorce have: (a) lower level of trust towards partners, (b) more negative attitudes towards marriage, (c) lower self-esteem and (d) less positive parent-child relationships compared to those of intact families and whether age and/or race/ethnicity influences these factors and relationships. Four of these participants were also interviewed to further explore their experiences with divorce. Multivariate statistical and Thematic analyses were conducted. Findings suggest the only significant direct difference was with parent-child relationships, while findings on the other variables only indicated significant differences with interactions by age. Qualitative findings indicate that college students with non-married parents still view marriage positively while considering divorce as an option.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bush, Kevin R.
Subjects: Families and Family Life; Social Research
Keywords: parental divorce; college students; marital perception; age; ethnicity; personal relationships
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Buchanan, Diana.
WARRIOR TRANSITION PROGRAM: NEEDS ASSESSMENT MARINES IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM 2004-2005.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2005, Miami University
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▼ This report is an outline of the research completed to understand whether or not Marines in the United States Marine Corps stationed at Camp Lejeuene, North Carolina are transitioning successfully from combat environment to home environment. A qualitative assessment was used to identify the needs of the Marines who underwent the USMC Warrior Transition program from Operation Iraqi Freedom. This program was designed to address the warriors’ needs as they transition from a combat environment to a home environment. An analysis of qualitative interviews was then used to examine whether or not Marines attending Warrior Transition program consider themselves prepared for homecoming challenges post deployment.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lloyd, Sally.
Subjects: Social Work
Keywords: warrior transition; marines; war; needs assessment
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Carpenter, Lindsay Rae.
Influences of Childhood Parental Divorce on Adult Children's Perceptions of Marriage and Divorce.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2009, Miami University
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▼ This study explores the influence of parental divorce on perceptions of marriage and divorce from the perspectives of adult children who have experienced parental divorce during childhood. The study used qualitative interviews with 12 heterosexual adults who were at least six years old and living at home when their parents divorced. The data were analyzed using template analysis to facilitate identification of common themes. Based on respondents’ reported perceptions, three themes were identified including Marriage as a Positive, Divorce as a Negative, and Effects of Parental Divorce, which is composed of Effect on Decision to Marry and Effect on Perceptions of Divorce. Therefore, for selected respondent groups, parental divorce does have an effect on adult children’s perceptions of marriage and divorce in very specific ways. These results suggest opportunities for additional study in this important area to allow for validation of the results as well as broader application.
Advisors/Committee Members: Radina, Elise.
Subjects: Families and family life
Keywords: parental divorce; perceptions of marriage; perceptions of divorce; influences of parental divorce
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Cohen, Rachael A.
Sexual Socializaton in Lesbian-Parent Families.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2009, Miami University
► Utilizing a symbolic interactionist and queer theoretical lens, 10 lesbian mothers of…
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▼ Utilizing a symbolic interactionist and queer theoretical lens, 10 lesbian mothers of children ages three to 21 years old were interviewed to examine how and what lesbian mothers teach their children about sex/uality. Major themes were related to how lesbian mothers teach their children about sex/uality: (a) being open; (b) using books to facilitate learning; (c) dealing with heterosexism/homophobia; and (d) establishing/maintaining boundaries. Additionally, major themes were related to what lesbian mothers teach their children about sex/uality: (a) broad notions of sexuality; and (b) what they want their children to know. These results have implications for family practitioners and future research.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kuvalanka, Katherine.
Subjects: Families and family life
Keywords: sexuality education; gay and lesbian; parenting; queer theory
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Danford, Kayla Sue.
100 Years to Live: Marital Experiences and Advice of Ohio Centenarian Women.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2011, Miami University
► The Ohio Department of Aging (2007) estimates that Ohio was home to…
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▼ The Ohio Department of Aging (2007) estimates that Ohio was home to 1,910 centenarians in 2000. Using secondary analysis of research conducted on behalf of the Ohio Board of Regents and the Ohio Long-Term Care Research Project, the present study examined the marital accounts and advice provided by centenarian women. The secondary analysis of these data involved a constant comparative method guided by the framework of symbolic interaction. Several themes emerged from the analysis of the participants’ interviews: Family Influences, We Always Worked Together, Something Old, Something New, Know Thyself, and For Better and For Worse. The present study is intended to shed light on the subject of marital satisfaction and start a path towards better understanding the advice these individuals can provide – which will allow all couples, young and old, to engage in healthy and fulfilling marital relationships.
Advisors/Committee Members: Radina, Elise.
Subjects: Families and Family Life; Gerontology; Womens Studies
Keywords: Marital Satisfaction; Centenarians; Women; Gender; Qualitative Studies; Symbolic Interaction; Secondary Analysis
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Davis, Rachel Kathless.
F.R.E.E.D.O.M.: FINDING RELEASE TO EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE DIMENSIONS OF ME DEVELOPMENT OF A FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2006, Miami University
► This thesis is the development of a family life education program: Finding…
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▼ This thesis is the development of a family life education program: Finding Release to Explore and Experience Dimensions of Me (F.R.E.E.D.O.M). The primary purpose of this program is to encourage sexually abused female adolescents in juvenile detention to develop the self awareness that enables them to learn more effective coping strategies. More specifically, this family life education program recognizes that self defeating behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse and self mutilation are avoidant coping mechanisms used in response to traumatic experiences and therefore focuses on teaching self-awareness and self-respect to girls in the Clermont County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center.
Advisors/Committee Members: Stone, Glenn.
Keywords: Sexual abuse; Self mutilation; Self defeating behaviors; Self respect versus self esteem; Self awareness
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Deaton, Melissa Jo.
Academic Success of Appalachian Adolescents: The Impact of Parental Authority and Familism.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2008, Miami University
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▼ The purpose of this study was to explore how measures of academic success were predicted by familism and five dimensions of perceived parental authority (referent, legitimate, expert, reward, and coercive) in a sample of rural Appalachian adolescents. 707 students from two rural Appalachian high schools in northern Kentucky and southern Ohio participated. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to determine predictive significance of referent authority, legitimate authority, expert authority, reward authority, coercive authority, and familism on academic achievement and educational aspirations. Legitimate authority was the strongest predictor of academic success, confirming previous studies that found adolescents believe parents have legitimate authority over current and future educational plans. Referent authority was found to be significant, but negative, in the paternal model and expert authority was found to be a negative predictor of boys’ educational aspirations in the maternal model. Familism failed to predict academic success in any of the statistical models.
Advisors/Committee Members: Peterson, Gary.
Subjects: Families and family life
Keywords: Appalachian adolescents; referent authority; legitimate authority; expert authority; reward authority; coercive authority; familism
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Didlick-Davis, Celeste R.
The Reentry Experiences of Seven Formerly Incarcerated Women.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2009, Miami University
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▼ This qualitative study explored and promoted the understanding of factors that female formerly incarcerated citizen’s experience and associate as significant challenges to successful family and community reintegration. This study focused on the issues that were identified in the literature; housing, employment, and supportive services as the keys to successful reentry. Unlike many previous reentry studies, this study focused exclusively on the experiences of females. Emergence of additional and/or alternative themes were identified including the importance of pre-release and post release programming and the significance of mentoring and other relationships upon successful reentry and reintegration. The experience of seven females and the barriers that impacted their reentry back into the southwestern Ohio community after their incarceration was the focus. The paper also presents limitations for this study and findings for future research and application.
Advisors/Committee Members: Newsome, W. Sean.
Subjects: Criminology; Families and family life; Rehabilitation; Social work; Womens studies
Keywords: reentry; female incarceration; community reintegration
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Ensele, Paula.
The Self-Concept of Foster Youth in Transition to Independent Living: A Descriptive Study.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2003, Miami University
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▼ The purpose of this study is to investigate if differences exist between the self-concept of adolescents in foster care and the general population. This study explores the extent to which factors associated with life in foster care are related to the self-concept of late adolescents in foster care. Additionally, this study attempts to describe the experiences of late adolescents during care and their outcomes after emancipation from the foster care system. Surveys were sent to independent living programs and distributed to foster care youth 18 years and older. Forty-three foster care youth participated in this study. The results did not yield statistically significant support for the hypotheses. However, this study does add to our understanding of the experiences of foster youth and reveals that many foster youth experience better than expected outcomes.
Advisors/Committee Members: Thompson, Elizabeth A.
Keywords: Foster Care Adolescents; Self-Concept; Independent Living Programs
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Ermoshkina, Polina Valeryevna.
Family Impact Analysis of the Second Chance Act of 2007.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2012, Miami University
► In this family impact analysis, nine Program Coordinators of the Adult Demonstration…
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▼ In this family impact analysis, nine Program Coordinators of the Adult Demonstration Programs sponsored by the Second Chance Act of 2007 were interviewed to explore the impact of the Bill on families of recently incarcerated individuals. Participants were interviewed using open-ended questions focusing on the services provided for families in order to gauge the impact of the Second Chance Act funding on families. A deductive semantic analytical approach was utilized, as collected data were reviewed for salient themes relevant to the selected four family impact questions. The results of the study suggest that although family reunification is not an explicit or top priority (compared to employment and housing assistance) for most of the participating programs, the programs do make a significant - although indirect - impact on families, and program coordinators recognize the importance of family service expansion. Policy recommendations, study limitations, and avenues for the further research are discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kuvalanka, Katherine.
Subjects: Families and Family Life
Keywords: Family Impact Analysis; family reunification; the Second Chance Act of 2007; thematic analysis
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Faubert, Kandice Michelle.
“This isn’t a fairy tale”: An exploration of marital expectations and coping among married women.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2008, Miami University
► Holding unrealistic expectations is a significant risk factor for marital distress and…
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▼ Holding unrealistic expectations is a significant risk factor for marital distress and divorce. Further exploration concerning these unrealistic expectations will provide greater understanding of which marital expectations are detrimental and how married individuals cope when their expectations go unfulfilled. Participants were 10 married women who had never been divorced or separated. In-depth interviews were used to explore participants’ descriptions of marital expectations, what expectations they identified as harmful and helpful and the ways they handled unmet marital expectations. An inductive approach to data analysis was employed. Data analysis resulted in the identification of multiple themes: Everything Happy, A Companion for Life, You Are Never Going to Have Perfection, Understanding We’re Normal, Expect to Work through it: Adjusting and Accepting, and Staying Connected through Communication. These findings demonstrate that initial martial expectations can be adapted to become more realistic through communication, acceptance, and willingness to adjust one’s marital expectations.
Advisors/Committee Members: Radina, M. Elise.
Subjects: Families and family life
Keywords: marital expectations; coping; disillusionment; married women
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Gerbus, Valerie Lynn.
Parent-Adolescent Conflict in Central Appalachia: The Effects of Parental Authority, Familism, Conformity, and Autonomy.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2007, Miami University
► This paper explores the effects of four types of parental authority (i.e.,…
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▼ This paper explores the effects of four types of parental authority (i.e., expert, legitimate, reward, and coercive) as well as familism, adolescent conformity, and autonomy on parent-adolescent conflict in Central Appalachia. This paper explores the research question of whether family socialization climates either foster or discourage conflict within the parent-adolescent relationship. Results were analyzed via multiple regression analysis of four models (i.e., mother-daughter, mother-son, father-daughter, and father-son dyads). There was a decrease in parent-adolescent conflict when daughters perceived their mothers as having expert authority. There was an increase in parent-adolescent conflict when fathers were perceived as having coercive authority. Reward authority served to decrease parent-adolescent conflict for father-daughter dyads. A greater sense of familism decreased parent-adolescent conflict with daughters and conformity decreased parent-adolescent conflict for sons. Autonomy from mothers inhibited conflict for both sons and daughters, while autonomy from fathers inhibited conflict for sons.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bush, Kevin R.
Keywords: Parent; Adolescent; Conflict; Authority; Familism; Conformity; Autonomy; Appalachia
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Ginter, Amanda Christine.
The Consequences of Mothers' Breast Cancer Experiences for Their Adult Daughters' Intimate Relationship Decisions: A Phenomenological Approach.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2010, Miami University
► Breast cancer is far-reaching in its consequences for patient’s family members, yet…
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▼ Breast cancer is far-reaching in its consequences for patient’s family members, yet there is a comparative lack of information in the field about the effect of mothers’ breast cancer experiences on their adult daughters. Thus, the purpose of the study reported here was to explore the consequences of mothers’ breast cancer experiences on their adult daughters’ intimate relationship decisions.Ten women were interviewed for this study. Nine participants’ mothers were still alive; some still in treatment. Two women were married, four were in relationships, and four were single. In analyzing the interview data, four predominant themes were found: daughters’ perceptions of mothers, attentive fathers, partners’ reactions, and advice to other daughters. Close familial relationships and the ability to communicate prior to the diagnosis suggest greater likelihood that daughters will survive the emotional turmoil of their mothers’ treatment. Partners may not always be aware of the most appropriate or timely response, and thus should be informed. Potential implications of the findings from this study will be discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Radina, Elise.
Subjects: Families and family life; Health education
Keywords: Breast cancer; daughters; mothers; intimate relationships
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Harris, Eric Dion.
Evaluating the Black Family: An In-Depth Examination at the Stress and Resiliency Associated with Survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2007, Miami University
► As a researcher, I am most interested in the journey in order…
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▼ As a researcher, I am most interested in the journey in order to understand how families have responded once exposed to specific familial stressors. A qualitative research paradigm was used to understand how the six adults from New Orleans were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Results indicated that the same stressors that were in the African American families after Hurricane Katrina were a staple well before. Limitations were also addressed. The data collected from these contributing adult members of African American families suggest there is a lot more research that need to be conducted concerning forced relocating that includes the effects on family life and the need for government intervention.
Advisors/Committee Members: Joseph, Alfred.
Keywords: Hurricane Katrina; African-American families; stress; resiliency
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Haverkos, Nellie L.
Family Predictors of the Severity of Parent-Adolescent Conflict in Appalachian Families.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2012, Miami University
► This study examines parental and cultural predictors of the severity of parent-adolescent…
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▼ This study examines parental and cultural predictors of the severity of parent-adolescent conflict in Appalachian families. Data used for the study was generated by a survey of adolescents in an Appalachian community. The following variables were examined to determine their relationship to severity of conflict between parents and adolescents: support, monitoring, autonomy granting, punitiveness, legitimate authority and familism. Data were analyzed by separating the population into by gender of both parent and adolescent to allow for the examination of differences between the parent and child dyads. Results reflected a significant relationship between punitiveness and severity of conflict in the four dyads. Results reflected predictive relationships between some of the other variables and conflict within the father-daughter dyad. Findings suggest that within Appalachian families, severity of parent-adolescent conflict between fathers and daughters may be enhanced when parents use punitiveness and minimized when fathers use positive parenting behaviors examined in this study.
Advisors/Committee Members: Peterson, G.W.
Subjects: Families and Family Life
Keywords: Appalachian families, parent-adolescent conflict, support, monitoring, punitiveness, legitimate authority, autonomy, familism
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Herron, Jeffrey D.
The Effects of Non-Residenital Fathers on Family Enviromental Risks Among Court-involved Male Adolescents.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2008, Miami University
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▼ Despite the fact that there is growing evidence regarding a connection between non-residential fathers and juvenile delinquency (Coley & Medeiros, 2007; Harper & McLanahan, 2004), researchers have made little effort to identify family environmental risks that juvenile delinquents experience without a father present. The purpose of this study is to examine family environmental risks of households with residential fathers and without residential fathers among juvenile delinquents and compare the levels of family related risks according to ethnicity (i.e., African-American and Caucasian male adolescents). Family environmental risk factors identified include economic hardship, parenting problems, and family conflict. To determine the comparability of the groups, a 2 (fathers resident status: residential father and non-residential father) X 2 (ethnicity: African-American and Caucasian) MANOVA was performed with scores of family environmental risk indicators. Results of the two-way MANOVA revealed significant multivariate effects for ethnicity and fathers resident status; however, there was no interaction effect.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lim, Ji-Young.
Subjects: African Americans; Families and family life; Minority and ethnic groups; Secondary education
Keywords: Non-Residential Fathers; Juvenile Delinquency; African-American Male Adolescents; Family Enviromental Risks; Caucasian Male Adolescents; Single-Parent Families
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Kempf, Jessica Jo.
Family Socialization Predictors of Autonomy Among Appalachian Adolescents.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2005, Miami University
► The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which several parental and family variables influenced adolescent autonomy in a sample of Appalachian adolescents. Self-report data were acquired for this study from 707 high school adolescents who attended two different high schools in rural Appalachia. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to determine the relative predictive influence of several parental behavior, family relationship and family structural variables on adolescent behavioral autonomy. Results indicated that patterns of socialization in Appalachian culture were similar to results from parent-adolescent research conducted on mainstream, urban samples, with the exception of the results for familism. Key variables of interest that fostered adolescent autonomy included parental support and reasoning, whereas parental punitiveness inhibited adolescent autonomy. The strong familistic bonds of Appalachia fostered rather than hindered autonomy, suggesting that Appalachian familism may have different consequences for adolescents in Appalachia as compared to mainstream U.S. society.
Advisors/Committee Members: Peterson, Gary W.
Keywords: adolescents; autonomy; Appalachia
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Korb, Laurie Lynn.
An Investigation into the Relationship Between Aspects of Religiosity and Marital Functioning Among Evangelical Christians.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2007, Miami University
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▼ The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between several dimensions of religiosity and marital functioning among married couples living in the Western New York area. Participants were 111 individuals from one Evangelical Christian church. A scale, Integration of Biblical Principles, was developed and tested for this study. Several aspects of religiosity were found to be correlated with marital functioning, but integration of Biblical principles had the strongest association. Regression analysis determined number of years married, belief construct, and integration of Biblical principles were the best predictors of marital functioning. As hypothesized, the integration dimension of religiosity, or application, is the best predictor of marital functioning compared with other religiosity variables tested. Implications for refinement of the Integration scale and for the usefulness of the study results are discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hennon, Charles B.
Keywords: integration of Biblical principles; integration of beliefs; marital functioning; religion; religiosity; aspects of religion; evangelical Christians; born again Christians
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Kraan, Erin Mary.
A HIGH SCHOOL PEER MEDIATION TRAINING: DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2003, Miami University
► The thesis reports the development, implementation, and evaluation of a high school…
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▼ The thesis reports the development, implementation, and evaluation of a high school peer mediation training program. A training program was developed and then implemented at a high school in Southwest Ohio. Data were collected immediately following the training in order to assess the level of participant’s preparedness for conducting a mediation. Data were also collected following mediations conducted by the peer mediators in order to identify issues for which the mediators felt the training had not prepared them. Based on the feedback obtained, no modifications to the program were made. The training program was then conducted again at the same high school. A discussion of the findings is presented including recommendations for future program implementation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hennon, Charles B.
Keywords: Mediation; Conflict Resolution; Training Program; High-School
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Kuykendoll, Megan K. Taylor.
Influences on Gender Role Attitudes among Mexican Adolescents.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2011, Miami University
► This study examines parental and familial influences on gender role attitudes of…
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▼ This study examines parental and familial influences on gender role attitudes of a Mexican adolescent population. The data used comes from a cross-national survey of adolescents and the analyses conducted address the following specific dimensions: parental connection, punitiveness, monitoring and permissiveness as well as familism and other demographic variables. Analyses involved separation of the sample population by gender as well as by gender of parent in order to examine differences between parent-child gender dyads. Results showed significant predictive relationships between gender role attitudes and age of adolescent, parental connection, punitiveness, monitoring and familism. Findings suggest that female adolescents’ gender role attitudes are more influenced by the dimensions studied compared with males, and that maternal influences are more salient than paternal influences.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bush, Dr. Kevin.
Subjects: Families and Family Life; Gender; Latin American Studies; Womens Studies
Keywords: Mexico, adolescent, gender roles, parental behaviors, familism
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Martin, Marika Lelang.
AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND THEIR ATTITUDES TOWARD MARRIAGE.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2003, Miami University
► The purpose of this thesis is to determine how parental marriage experience…
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▼ The purpose of this thesis is to determine how parental marriage experience influences the romantic attitudes and beliefs toward marriage of young African American adults. The analysis compares the attitudes and beliefs of those whose biological parents are happily married, unhappily married, widowed, separated, diovrced, or never married. This study surveyed 268 African American college students from public and private institutions. This study found that ther was significance in optimism toward marriage among African American college students whose biological parents were happily married. It was founf that perception of control remained the same regardless of parental marital history. Finally, it was found that higher levels of religious commmitment among participants was associated with higher levels of marital expectations, regardless of parent marital history.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hennon, Charles CB.
Subjects: Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies
Keywords: Divorce; MARRIAGE; happily married; biological parents
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McDowell, Tiffany Lynne.
An Analysis of Commitment in African American Males Using the Investment Model.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2004, Miami University
► This project seeks to address how SES, length of relationship, age, and…
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▼ This project seeks to address how SES, length of relationship, age, and relationship status are associated with satisfaction level, quality of alternatives, and investment size in explaining African American (AA) men’s level of commitment to their relationships. The goal was to assess factors that are influential in affecting the strength of commitment of AA males in intimate relationships. The Investment Model of Commitment was used for this study. The model asserts that an individual’s commitment to a partner is positively related to satisfaction and investment level, but negatively related to quality of alternatives. Results suggest satisfaction level was the only variable significant in explaining commitment. A second set of regressions was performed to explore the differences between married and cohabiting men. Limitations and implications for further research and practice are discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hennon, Charles B.
Keywords: African Americans; Black Americans; Commitment; Marriage; Cohabitation; Investment Model
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Moats, Michelle Marie.
The Effects of Parental Marriage, Divorce and Conlfict on College Students' Attitudes Toward Marriage and Divorce.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2004, Miami University
► This study focuses on college students' attitudes and perceptions of marriage and…
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▼ This study focuses on college students' attitudes and perceptions of marriage and divorce in today's society based on ther experience, or lack of experience, with parental divorce. This study also examines if differences exist among college students from divorced families and married-parent families and their perceptions of marriage and divorce. Additionally, this study looks at how parental conflict impacts the formation of college students' attitudes about marital relationships. A convenience sample strategy was used and surveys were handed out in undergraduate classes at Miami University. A total of 386 students participated in this study. The results of this study show that perceived parental conflict is a strong indicator of how college students form their attitudes of marriage and divorce.
Advisors/Committee Members: Thompson, Elizabeth.
Keywords: marriage; divorce; attitudes; college students
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Mujumdar, Kathryn R.
CARING ACROSS BORDERS: THE CHALLENGES OF IMMIGRANT MEN.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2011, Miami University
► Many immigrant men come to the United States, leaving aging parents in…
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▼ Many immigrant men come to the United States, leaving aging parents in their home country. These men often face familial obligations that stress their role of maintaining care for their parents. Participants were 15 first generation immigrant men from collectivistic societies. In-depth interviews were used to explore participants’ descriptions of cultural expectations and stresses associated with such obligations. An inductive approach to data analysis was employed which resulted in the identification of multiple themes: Obligation to Support as Top Priority, Great Expectations to Succeed, Support and Intimacy Regardless of Geographical Proximity, They’re Unreliable-They’re Greedy and I’d Be Lost Without Them. These findings demonstrate that immigrant men feel pressure to be successful and face expectations to provide for their parents. In addition the findings are that they are able to provide support through geographical distance, and that they rely heavily on advanced technologies to assist them in the process.
Advisors/Committee Members: Radina, M. Elise.
Subjects: Families and Family Life
Keywords: caregiving, familial obligation, immigrant men
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Ormiston, Lesley.
Effect of High and Low Community School Liaison Hours on Student Academic Achievement.
Degree: MS, Family and Child Studies, 2010, Miami University
► The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Butler County Success…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Butler County Success Program by examining the academic achievement of individual students and the amount of community school liaison hours spent assisting families involved in the program for the 2008-2009 school year. This quantitative study utilized measures of liaison contact hours and children’s academic achievement (e.g., Mini Battery of Achievement tests and quarterly reading and math grades), from 531 students in grades kindergarten through sixth in Butler County, Ohio. Multivariate analyses of covariance and univariate analyses of covariance tests revealed that higher liaison contact hours do effect academic achievement, and the type of contact, face-to-face, non-face-to-face, or total, impacted which academic achievement measure was found to be significant. These results and the positive influence of community school liaisons encourage further research and the development of similar programs.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bush, Kevin.
Subjects: Families and family life
Keywords: success program; liaisons; contact hours; academic achievement
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