Revista Latinoamericana de Estudios de Familia
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Research and Practice for Effective Family Policies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Family Dynamics:
The journal publishes studies that explore various dimensions of family life, including psychological, sociological, and anthropological perspectives. - Impact of Socio-Cultural Contexts:
Research often highlights how cultural, economic, and political factors shape family structures and relationships in Latin America. - Focus on Gender and Family Relations:
Significant attention is given to the roles of gender within family contexts, examining issues such as gender stereotypes, domestic violence, and parenting styles. - Adaptation to Modern Challenges:
The journal addresses contemporary issues such as migration, pandemic impacts, and shifts in traditional family roles, contributing to an understanding of how families adapt to changing circumstances. - Empirical and Theoretical Contributions:
The journal encourages both empirical studies and theoretical frameworks that contribute to the understanding of family studies in Latin America.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Recent publications have increasingly examined how the pandemic has transformed family dynamics, highlighting issues such as care, emotional experiences, and changes in family organization. - Migration and Family Relationships:
There is a growing interest in how migration affects family structures and relationships, particularly within transnational contexts, as families navigate relocation and cultural integration. - Gender Studies within Family Contexts:
Research focusing on gender roles, stereotypes, and conflicts within family life is on the rise, addressing how these factors influence familial relationships and individual identities. - Parental Communication and Child Development:
Studies exploring the impact of parental communication styles on children's psychological outcomes and development are increasingly prominent, emphasizing the importance of family interactions. - Diversity in Family Structures:
Emerging research is focusing on diverse family configurations, including mixed families and non-traditional setups, highlighting the complexities of modern family life.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Family Structures:
There appears to be a waning focus on studies strictly centered around traditional family structures, as more research is directed towards diverse family forms and dynamics. - Child-Centric Studies:
While child-related research remains relevant, there is a noticeable decline in studies that focus solely on children's experiences without considering the broader family context. - Homogeneity in Family Studies:
The journal has seen less emphasis on homogenous family experiences, such as those of nuclear families, in favor of more complex, diverse family narratives. - Economic Factors in Family Life:
Research linking economic factors directly to family dynamics has become less frequent, with a shift towards more nuanced explorations of socio-cultural influences. - Paternal Roles in Family Dynamics:
Research specifically addressing paternal roles and their evolution within families has diminished, as the focus has shifted towards more holistic examinations of family interactions.
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