FAMILY RELATIONS
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Dynamics of Family Life
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Family Dynamics and Relationships:
Research on various family structures and relationships, including coparenting, sibling interactions, and parent-child dynamics, focusing on how these relationships evolve and impact individual well-being. - Impact of Socioeconomic Factors:
Examination of how economic status, financial well-being, and social support systems influence family functioning and parenting practices across different cultural contexts. - Psychosocial Well-Being:
Studies investigating the mental health and psychosocial well-being of family members, including the effects of stressors such as divorce, incarceration, and the COVID-19 pandemic. - Cultural Contexts and Diversity:
Exploration of family experiences across various cultural backgrounds and the implications of cultural values on parenting, family roles, and relationship satisfaction. - Intervention and Support Programs:
Analysis of programs aimed at improving family relationships, parenting skills, and mental health support, emphasizing evidence-based practices and community engagement. - Emerging Technologies and Parenting:
Research on the role of technology in family life, including digital communication, online support communities, and the impact of technology on parenting practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Family Dynamics:
An increase in research examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family relationships, parenting practices, and mental health, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of families during crises. - LGBTQ+ Family Issues:
Growing focus on the experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ families, including parenting dynamics, acceptance, and the impact of societal attitudes on family relationships. - Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Family Studies:
Heightened attention to the experiences of racially and ethnically diverse families, particularly regarding cultural influences on parenting, family support, and resilience in the face of adversity. - Mental Health and Family Relationships:
Emerging themes linking mental health issues with family dynamics, including the effects of parental mental health on children and the role of family support in mental health outcomes. - Technology and Parenting:
Increasing exploration of how technology affects parenting practices, family communication, and the development of online support networks for parents.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Roles in Parenting:
Research on conventional gender roles in parenting has seen a decrease, with a shift toward exploring more egalitarian parenting models and the involvement of fathers in child-rearing. - Nuclear Family Structures:
There is a noticeable decline in studies specifically focused on traditional nuclear family dynamics, as the journal increasingly emphasizes diverse family structures and non-traditional arrangements. - Historical Perspectives on Family:
Research focusing on historical analysis of family systems and practices is less frequent, as contemporary issues and current family dynamics take precedence. - Single-Factor Explanations for Family Issues:
The trend towards complex, multifactorial analyses has overshadowed studies that rely on single-factor explanations for family-related issues, reflecting a more nuanced understanding of family dynamics.
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