Journal of Family Studies
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Theory and Practice in Family Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Intergenerational Relationships:
Research on the dynamics and significance of relationships across generations, including grandparent-grandchild interactions and the impact of family structure on intergenerational support. - Parenting Practices and Challenges:
Exploration of diverse parenting styles, challenges faced by parents, and the influence of socio-economic factors on parenting, including studies on single parents, LGBTQ+ families, and parenting in crisis situations. - Work-Family Balance:
Investigations into the balance between work and family responsibilities, including gender roles, workplace policies, and the impact of economic conditions on family functioning. - Cultural and Contextual Influences:
Analysis of how cultural backgrounds and contexts influence family dynamics, parenting practices, and family identity, with a focus on immigrant families and transnational parenting. - Family Well-being and Resilience:
Studies on factors that contribute to family well-being, including mental health, coping strategies during crises, and the effects of family structure on individual and collective resilience.
Trending and Emerging
- Diverse Family Forms and Dynamics:
Increased attention to diverse family structures, including LGBTQ+ families, single-parent households, and blended families, reflecting broader societal changes and the need for inclusive family research. - Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Family Life:
Growing focus on how socioeconomic status affects family dynamics, parenting practices, and access to resources, particularly in the context of economic crises and global challenges. - Mental Health and Family Resilience:
A rising interest in the mental health implications of family dynamics, particularly during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of resilience and coping strategies. - Transnational and Migrant Families:
An emerging trend in exploring the experiences of transnational families and the unique challenges they face, including issues related to migration, cultural integration, and caregiving across borders. - Gender Equality and Parenting:
Increased research on gender roles in parenting, with a focus on how evolving gender norms affect family responsibilities and the division of labor within households.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Family Structures:
There is a noticeable decline in research focusing exclusively on traditional family structures, such as nuclear families, as the journal increasingly emphasizes diverse family forms, including single-parent, blended, and LGBTQ+ families. - Historical Perspectives on Family:
Research that primarily examines historical family structures and practices has become less frequent, with the journal shifting toward contemporary issues and current challenges faced by families. - Rigid Gender Roles in Parenting:
Studies that reinforce rigid gender roles in parenting are decreasing, reflecting a broader acceptance and exploration of diverse gender identities and parenting practices. - Focus on Child Development in Isolation:
The emphasis on child development research conducted in isolation from familial and contextual influences is waning, as the journal increasingly incorporates a holistic view of child development within family systems.
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