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Alcoholism and the Family Unit, 2004.
Examines how alcoholism affects family members, especially children.
2,121 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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Family alcoholism and substance abuse is associated with significant medical and psychosocial problems in children and creates a major disruption in the family institution. This paper shows that children of alcoholics will probably continue the abuse of alcohol and will have a tendency to include usage of other drugs. It also shows that families experiencing alcoholism have higher rates of anxiety, suffer from depression, do not perform well in school, and develop antisocial personality traits.
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"Song (2003) also presented research issued by the National Academy of Sciences that found ?20% of eighth-graders and half of high school seniors surveyed last year said they had had a drink in the past month.? Almost 30% of the seniors surveyed responded within the past two weeks, that they had at least five drinks at one time. Studies show that adolescents who become intoxicated may exhibit behavior that may result in traffic accidents and also lead to violent crimes. While there are many programs within the schools that are aimed to educate and warn school age children about the hazards of drinking, many of them begin to practice drinking at home because they are comfortable with the presence of alcohol or an alcoholic parent."
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The Impact Of Alcoholism On The Family, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of alcoholism on children in the family and the role of rehabilitation.
5,743 words (approx. 23.0 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 138.95
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This paper discusses the impact of alcoholism on members of the alcoholic's family, particularly children in the family. The paper looks into the social and psychological implications of this disease. It presents interviews that were conducted with individuals who have experienced alcoholism within their families. The paper also discusses the role of rehabilitation programs and their effectiveness.
Table of Contents:
Research Methods
General Description of Interest
Description of Interview Participants
Methodology And Collection Of Data
Results
Theme Patterns
Key Points
Background : Literature Review
Conclusions and Recommendation
Epiphanies
Connections
Recommendations
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"A central reason for this approach is that the research and study of the problem and the responses of the interviews are strongly indicative of the fact that the family suffers as a whole and not just the alcoholic. Therefore intervention strategies need to include all members of the family. The second reason for this suggested approach goes to the very heart of the results of this study. In understanding alcoholism in the family one cannot separate the alcoholic from the family milieu. This refers to the insights gleaned from the interviews and literature that the only truly effective therapy and rehabilitation would be one that includes the entire family. Alcoholism in the family is often a complex result of many factors that involves and relates to all family members. This complexity of the interactions and connections between the family members should be taken into account towards a more integrated and comprehensive way of dealing with this serious problem."
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Alcoholic Family System, 1992.
Examines games played by alcoholics and family members in dysfunctional relationships, discussing control, power, denial and bad communications.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 63.95
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"The alcoholic, whether male or female, suffers from a variety of personality traits that act to predispose him or her to the disease. These personality traits include low self-concept, anxiety, sexual dysfunctions, underachievement, feelings of social isolation, Inability to love him or herself or to receive love from others, hypersensitivity, impulsivity, dependence, fear of failure, feelings of guilt, self-pity, and suicidal impulses. Moreover, the alcoholic uses alcohol to blunt his or her anxiety and attempt to control what he or she perceives as painful reality (Corey, 1991). Schaef (1986) adds that alcoholics tend to be co-dependent, whether or not they are male or female. To these, Blanton (1988) and Lawson, Ellis and Rivers (1984) report that female alcoholics tend to manifest difficulties within the home, given the socialization process ..."
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Alcohol & The Family, 1989.
Discusses impact of abuse on American home life, relationships, finances and health.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss alcoholism and how it impacts the family unit. The abuse an alcohol-dependent member inflicts on the family is only now coming to the forefront in society. Life-long relationships, as well as the financial stability of the unit and the health of all members are affected as a result of this insidious substance.
The public is just learning how dangerous heavy drinking is and, simultaneously, putting behind the notion that alcoholic amounts to just odd and strange behavior. Since 1935 the members of Alcoholics Anonymous have been telling society about the seriousness of alcoholism; Al-Anon has made public the news that relatives and friends of drinkers can suffer along with the alcoholic and The Children of Alcoholics (COA) have brought new insight into its effects on the more than twenty-eight million (...)"
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Children of Alcoholic Families and School Counselors, 1985.
This paper discusses alcoholism and alcoholic families in the U.S., the effects of alcoholism on the children, the role and responsibility of the school counselor, the programs and resources.
6,300 words (approx. 25.2 pages), 17 sources, $ 135.95
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"This paper will establish the extent of alcoholism and alcoholic families in the U.S., the effects of alcoholism on the children, the role and responsibility of the school counselor in meeting the needs of these children and the programs and resources available to implement the much-needed help for such children.
There are over 10 million known alcoholics in the U.S. today plus 28-30 million of their children affected by this disease (Barnard, 1981 p. 3).
For these children, the drinking-problems of their parents are the central force in their lives, their feelings and their personalities. Social behaviors are affected more by this reality than any other factor."
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Lok Family: Patient and Family Education, 2002.
A look at how patient and family health education is an integral part of quality care.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper analyses the needs of the Lok family who have a family member who needs health care. The paper explains how an integral part of quality care is that all care professionals who interact with the patient and family members share the responsibility of providing patient and family education. In this case the author establishes that as the family are immigrants it is necessary to understand and respect their religious and cultural background in order to be able to provide the best health education.
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"Patient and family education is an integral part of quality care. Providing it is a responsibility shared by all care professionals who interact with a patient and with family members. Teaching patients can be the most challenging as well as the most rewarding aspect of care. Understanding the patient's religious and cultural background is an important consideration when providing health education to the Lok family. In order to determine the family's cultural status and understand its forced migration, I must be open-minded, show respect for beliefs that differ from my own, and avoid making assumptions or stereotyping. In educating the Lok family, it is essential to understand Chinese culture. China is a country of multiple faiths, with a large segment of the pop..."
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The Families in "Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Borrowers", 2006.
A comparison of the families and their experiences in the novels "Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Borrowers".
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper studies the family members and dynamics in two American novels about marooned families. The paper compares the personalities and character traits of the matriarchs and patriarchs, as well as the children. Another similarity discussed is the scenes in which the families are forced to venture into unknown territory in order to survive. The paper also illustrates how both books reinforce the traditional values of the nuclear family. In fact, the paper concludes that the most important lesson from these books is that the family will pull together to surmount obstacles and to counteract adversity.
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"The Robinsons reached their unlikely new home when they were shipwrecked on their way to settle in a place that was not their home. We are not told how the Borrowers came to be living under the floor, but we do find out that at one time there was a colony of Borrowers, some of whom were extended family, living in the same house. Both environments require the participation of both mother and father to survive. In both, the father leaves the home every day to obtain the things necessary for survival. In both, the mothers stay home and prepare meals, provide clothing and keep the home comfortable and clean. In both, the home - no matter how undesirably located - is a haven for the family, the place where they feel safe and where they enjoy each other's company."
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Alcohol Substance Abuse and The Family, 2002.
Examining what type of partners are chosen by adult children of alcoholics.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
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A paper on the choice of marital partners by adult children of alcoholics.
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Work and Family Conflict: The Dual-Earning Family Problem, 2000.
A look at the conflict between work and family that two-income families face and the lack of support they receive from employers.
6,096 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 29 sources, $ 143.95
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"One of the largest transformations in family life over the last decades has been the rise of the dual-earner family. The number of families which are dual-earner, married couple households has increased dramatically, having overtaken "traditional" breadwinner/homemaker families in number as early as the mid-70s, continuing into even through the late 1980s and 1990s. Despite the phenomenal growth in this segment of the population, very little has been done to meet the growing needs of dual-earner families. With the prevalence of mothers and fathers in the work force, inevitably we find that there is a conflict. Caregivers in the workforce face the difficult decision to choose between their family and their jobs, and unfortunately, most employers do not do enough to help."
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Alcoholism, 2004.
Research study on the subject of alcoholism within families, or what is known as parental alcoholism.
9,500 words (approx. 38.0 pages), 27 sources, APA, $ 194.95
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This study focuses on the effects and consequences alcoholic parents have on adult children. A major part of this study is a comparison and analysis made on adult children with alcoholic parents and adult children with non-alcoholic parents. The paper also includes the result of a survey conducted on college students, which provides the data used for analysis. Furthermore, to demonstrate that parental alcoholism is a problem not specific to a particular society, and that it is a problem being faced by many families worldwide, multicultural aspects of the subject are included.
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"The effect of alcoholism is most visible in the adolescence period of a child with alcoholic parents. This is due to the fact that the period of adolescence is where the social ability of a child to interact and relate with others in a mature manner starts to develop. Also, it is the period where the viewpoint and attitude of a child towards the nature of other people and his environment starts to establish."
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Alcoholism & Depression Among College Students, 1989.
Discusses relationship of parental alcoholism & psycho-emotional problems in college students. Examines causes of alcoholism, characteristics, adult children of alcoholics, family system and types of depression & anxiety in students.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 20 sources, $ 135.95
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"The glamorized version of the alcoholic as the "skid row," or grossly dysfunctional, chronically unemployed drinker represents less than five percent of the alcoholic population (Forrest, 1986, p. 11). In fact, the college student as alcohol user and abuser and with the corresponding problems of depression and anxiety is now receiving considerable attention.
Alcohol abuse is a pervasive element in the college environment. The American College Health Association has announced concern about the problem of substance abuse, including alcohol and drug use. The Association is concerned about the "pervasive detrimental impact" on the quality of campus life (...)"
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Familial Evolution: Role Relationships in the Family Structure, 2005.
An examination of family structure and roles in Kaye Gibbons' "Ellen Foster," Celia Rothenberg's "Child of Divorce, and "Confessions of an Erstwhile Child."
1,087 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The family, an evolving entity that exists beyond the boundaries of genetics, encompasses relationships intertwined by emotions, education, proximity and biology. The roles each member of the family holds: father, mother sister, and brother, impact the family specifically, and potentially impact society at large. This paper examines these ideas by taking a look at "Ellen Foster" by Kay Gibbons, "Child of Divorce" by Celia Rothenberg and "Confessions of an Erstwhile Child" (anonymous).
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"The actions of the family affect society at large. Roles remain the same, but the people playing them and their methods constantly fluctuate. While increasingly common to find homes where both parents work, it remains an unfortunate necessity. Children of these homes often draw their life's instructions from daycare workers and television rather than the tutelage of their mothers and fathers. Rather, it is imperative that the pursuit of advanced education, critical thinking, and spiritual exploration be encouraged and demonstrated by the parents."
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Family Therapy, 1985.
Defines & compares conceptual models: family systems, family pathology, family treatment, structural & strategic systems, concepts of triangulation, family life cycle.
5,625 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 19 sources, $ 135.95
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" The purpose of this research is to discuss family therapy in the context of marriage and family systems. Under discussion will be conceptual models of family therapy, the family life cycle concept, and a comparison of various approaches to the treatment of families.
Conceptual models of family therapy: family systems, family pathology, family treatment.
The conceptual models of family therapy that make the most sense are systems-based family therapy, whether structural or strategic, and the concept of triangulation. Systems-based family therapy, both structural and strategic, are based in social theory. Both deal with the psychodynamic world of the family rather than viewing the identified "sick" member of the family individually. For example, mental illness in a family (...)"
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Family Nursing, 2006.
An evaluation of the field of family health nursing by emphasizing the nature of the family and the importance that family represents for patient care.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper evaluates the current field of family health nursing by answering a series of basic and straightforward questions about that field. These questions include the nature of the family unit, the importance of the family for nurses, and methods for application of family health nursing theories. Throughout this paper, a rough definition of family health nursing according to the author's own understanding are shown.
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"The changing structure of the basic family unit will have a certain impact on family health and healthcare. Family health nursing takes this into account and provides for a holistic approach to healthcare that incorporates the working of the family into health assessments (Anderson, 2000). In doing so, the nurse will take into account the dynamics of the family in order to assess, implement and evaluate care."
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Structural Family Therapy, 2006.
A case study of a family and the problems in its family structure that have begun to arise after the death of the mother.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses a particular family and the problems within the family structure that are observable in the relationship between the sisters Terry and Maxine. The paper notes that, while the family has been guided for most of its existence by the mother of these siblings, the mother has died and the conflicts that have evolved throughout the family history between these two sisters have begun to affect the entire family. This is evident in the arguments over selling the house, the decision of the family to no longer have Sunday dinners and the severing of ties between family members after the mother's death.
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