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Family Abuse, 2004.
A look at the effects of family abuse on children.
4,748 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 121.95
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This paper discusses how the widespread prevalence of family abuse has been increasingly the focus of media, societal, and scholarly attention. It examines the effects of various forms of family abuse on the psychological development of children and its long-term consequences for adult functioning. The scope of the paper includes research on the causes of family abuse and a discussion on the need for social interventions to minimize the effects of abuse on children.
Outline
Introduction
The Importance of The Family as a Social Group
Sociocultural Factors That Impact Family Behavior
Effects of Family Abuse on the Psychological Development of Children
Long-Term Effects of Family Abuse on Children
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"The fields of psychology, social psychology, and sociology offer several theories that attempt to explain the phenomenon of family violence. David Witt, in his article ?A Conflict Theory of Family Violence,? (1987, p. 291-300) integrates three such main theories, to suggest that there is a basic conflict between social and cultural norms and the prevention of family violence. Witt points out that firstly, the family is subject to cultural norms, which often suggest various forms of violence as necessary, correct, and good for family members. Common examples are constant reminders of shortcomings, blame for material inadequacies, and failure to be supportive. Such verbally abusive behavior results in creating feelings of shame, guilt, and inadequacy in individual family members, especially vulnerable children."
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Drug Abuse in the Family, 2005.
Examines how social workers deal with drug abuse within the family.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper deals with what social workers must face in the way of substance abuse and its effects on families and children. First, the effects of the two biggest drug threats, cocaine and heroin, are discussed. Then, the causes and effects of substance abuse, in general, upon family life and stability are reviewed. Finally, this essay defines the role of the average social worker in providing services to families that are experiencing such substance abuse, showing how such professionals can provide help.
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"In the past thirty years in the United States, the drug problem among all races, age levels, and social classes has grown to epic proportions. Despite the Reagan administration's well-meaning but failed "War on Drugs" with its harsh legislation and harsher criminal penalties for drug users and dealers, despite more vigilant law enforcement, despite programs in schools such as D.A.R.E., and despite heightened media awareness and coverage of the drug problem and illegal drugs' harmful social and physical effects, drug use has continued to grow in this country. And with this increase in drug addiction and abuse have come the obvious harmful effects on users' and addicts' families."
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Abuse on Family Members, 2006.
This paper discusses the impact of spousal abuse on family members.
1,546 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that spousal abuse or violence is a hidden but widespread phenomenon in society. Certain theories have attempted to explain it, its origin, how it occurs, its victim and its consequences. The writer describes that several studies confirm that children and other family members who witness spousal abuse develop negative behavior and grow up to repeat and perpetuate the cycle of violence they experience at home. The writer contends that it is important to understand this phenomenon more deeply as it impacts future generations and various institutions in society. This study draws its significance from establishing the nature or origin and development of spousal abuse, when and how it occurs, who are the frequent offenders and the victims and its consequences on family members who witness it. The writer explains that learning more about spousal abuse and understanding it more deeply can enable families cope with their situations and can provide better medical and legal assistance.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Bibliography
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"A national survey in Canada revealed that one in four women was abused by a current or previous intimate partner and that children witnessed almost 40% of the incidents against their mothers. Meanwhile, FBI Uniform Crime statistics said that 1,500 American women are killed by their husbands or boyfriends every year and who have come to fear the very men they know and once loved than from any outsider or stranger. Surveys also said that women who come to emergency rooms of hospitals are victims of deliberate and premeditated violence, repeatedly occurring until the woman is killed. Spousal abuse is largely unreported because it is largely hidden and ranges from emotional intimidation to violent beating and even shootings so that it is difficult to get accurate figures on the degree of spousal or partner abuse in general populations. Another survey in Manitoba said that 57% considered it a major or serious problem in their community. About 3 to 10 million children witness family violence every year and other surveys showed that 70% of the perpetrators also abuse other family members, especially children."
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Child Abuse in the Family, 2006.
A study of child abuse committed by family members.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper studies the devastation of child abuse within the family unit. The paper examines the causes and characteristics of child abuse and outlines coping strategies and solutions. The author of the paper begins with a definition of child abuse and a discussion of the difficulty in diagnosing it, especially when parents assert that they were merely disciplining their children. The paper includes statistics about common forms of abuse, which are committed by virtually every parent, including screaming and yelling in rage. In order to distinguish abuse, the paper suggests a litmus test of several factors, including frequency, duration and type of neglect, and potential consequences. Next the paper examines why child abuse occurs so rampantly in the U.S., asserting that as a society, Americans do not sufficiently value children. The paper concludes with a discussion of social strategies to end child abuse and to mitigate its devastating impact on young victims.
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"Child abuse includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological or physical abuse, and general, medical and educational neglect. There are problems in diagnosing what can be construed as examples of each of these, though. These problems have arisen because while the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect has established a set of working definitions of the various types of abuse, the specific acts that constitute the various forms of abuse are defined under state law and, thus vary from one jurisdiction to another (Lewit 233). In addition to the difficulty in providing a legal definition and proof of child abuse, it is also likely to be interpreted differently by different individuals. Besides, there are no universal standards for child rearing, and what is considered neglect in one culture may not be considered abnormal in another. For example, the norms in Western countries of allowing infants to "cry it out," children to sleep alone at night, and children being forced to wait for meals may be considered neglect in some other cultures."
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Substance Abuse and its Effects on the Family, 2007.
An analysis of the role of nurses in treating the families of alcohol and substance abusers.
2,513 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper discusses the impact that alcohol and substance abuse has on the family of the abusers. The paper focuses particularly on the role of nurses in treating, not just the individual, but the whole family. It describes the nurse's assessment for a history of comprehensive substance use and then the possible interventions that can be implemented, such as family counseling.
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"The most pronounced need of all for the family consists of family counseling. The main reason that family counseling is so essential is once again related to both the cognitive and affective domains. Both alcohol and substance abuse will have resulted in communication breakdown within the family. What is needed for better communication between family members is support and guidance that enables the routes of communication to once again open up (Barnett, 2003). Other goals include improved decision making, enhanced coping skills, and greater problem solving skills. The approach is always based in the assessment of the family so that the interventions for any particular family are fully based in its needs and inadequacies (Nkowane & Saxena, 2004)."
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Family Violence: The Problem of Child Abuse, 2006.
A discussion regarding child abuse and the necessary changes in policy.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses what is considered to be the worst form of family violence, child abuse. This paper summarizes a recent case of child abuse indicating why it is a particularly bad form of family violence. While this particular case cannot be said to be a typical form of family violence, it nonetheless required action from authorities to intervene on behalf of the child. This paper argues that policy changes could and probably should be implemented to limit the exposure of children to this specific type of family violence.
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Child Abuse and Substance Abuse, 2000.
An examination of the research, history and theories of impact of parental drug/alcohol abuse and child abuse, treatment and intervention.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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"The Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on Child Abuse
Introduction
KidsCampaign (1998), a national foster care organization, reported that of all the recent trends in child welfare, perhaps none has been more troubling than the increase in cases of child abuse and neglect resulting from parental abuse of alcohol and drugs. In this regard, the organization states that nearly 3.1 million American children are, each year, reported to child protective services as abused or neglected; and substance abuse was found to be a factor in a majority of these cases.
It is further reported by the organization that research conducted by the Child Welfare League of America and other organizations have found that substance abuse to be a factor in at least 75 percent of all placements in out-of-home care. It is..."
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Child Abuse and Substance-Abusing Parents, 2008.
A research proposal to study the effects of social support services on the reduction of child abuse by substance-abusing parents.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that the connection between substance-abusing parents and child abuse has been studied at length; however, there is a lack of research into the correlation between social support services and the reduction of child abuse by these parents. The paper then proposes a research study that will evaluate if social support networks, such as 12-step programs, rehabilitation programs and related community-based social services, could lead to a reduction of child abuse and substance abuse. The paper explains that the population for this study is parents of African-American children between the ages of two and ten years old, who have a high incidents of child abuse and substance abuse.
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Abstract
Problem Statement
Research Question
Literature Review
Hypothesis
Sample
Human Subject Issues
Conceptualization and Operationalization
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Discussion
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"This is an area where family therapy can be especially facilitative. For families in which self-expression is considered a weakness, an empowerment approach can help define the family in terms of the unique forms, structures, and roles that clients are actually immersed in or are attempting to renegotiate, rather than in terms of an ideal unit. Clients should be supported in defining their families for themselves and then in using creative outreach strategies to actively involve the identified members in a variety of family sessions."
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Abuse in Childhood and Abusing As An Adult, 2003.
A research proposal that explores the link between abuse in childhood and becoming an abuser.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper is a research proposal on the link between experiencing abuse as a child and becoming an abuser in later later. The paper includes a brief problem statement, a literature review in abstract form and methodology.
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Do Children Who Are Abused Grow Up To Be Abusers?, 2002.
Three part discussion on the likelihood that children who suffered abuse will grow up to be child abusers.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 48.95
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The following discussion proposes to explore the question of the likelihood of children who are victims of abuse becoming abusers of their own children. Essentially the discussion will consist of three parts. Initially, a common sense answer, a potential hypothesis will be identified. Then abuse will be defined and identified. Subsequently, the link between childhood abuse and becoming an abuser will be explored. Finally, a brief conclusion will draw these disparate threads of argument together.
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Drugs and The Family, 2007.
A discussion on how illicit drug use impacts the family of the abuser.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The paper discusses how the phenomenon of drug abuse and addiction in the family is a complex issue from both a psychological and a social point of view. The paper examines how the effects of addiction can be traumatic and devastating to the other family members, who might often blame themselves for the addict's behavior. The paper explores the modern approach to treatment and therapy, which is to treat the problem in the context of the entire family and in the social milieu and community in which the addiction takes place. It is felt that this more integrative and comprehensive mode of treatment will, in the long term, produce better results.
Outline:
Introduction
Causation
Impact on The Family
Treatment and Recovery
Conclusion
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"There are some disturbing modern trends in terms of society and demographics that have a bearing on the topic of this study. There has been an increase in the number of young people addicted to serious chemical substances that can have life - threatening consequences. For example there was an increase in cocaine related deaths among adolescents during 2004 in parts of the United States."
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Buchi Emecheta's "The Family", 1994.
This paper is a critical review of Buchi Emecheta's "The Family", a story of an abused Jamaican woman's stranger-in-strange-land experiences in England.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine Buchi Emecheta's "The Family" with a view toward explaining what the author is trying to achieve. The plan of the research will be to set forth the pattern of ideas in the work and how these ideas emerge, and then to discuss what aim lies behind them.
To describe The Family as a coming-of-age story is to limit the scope of a story that includes the loss of innocence and the achievement of a rare self-understanding and self-respect, as well as the transformation of an individual from the status of victim to the self-possessed status of a life conducted in a self-aware manner. Left with her grandmother when her parents emigrate to England from the grinding poverty of Jamaica, Gwendolen (June-June) Brillianton is raped and repeatedly assaulted by an uncle and ridiculed and ostracized when she ... "
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Abuse by Caregivers, 2002.
A thorough study and research about the phenomenon of abuse of the elderly by family caregivers and the factors implicated in the development and perpetuation of such abuse.
8,745 words (approx. 35.0 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 183.95
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This research investigates the problem of elder abuse. The research focuses on the identification of the factors underlying the problem.
In the study, both the frequency and the severity of physical and emotional abuse are found to be related positively with the level of stress perceived by caregivers, the cognitive status of the elderly person, the physical status of the elderly person, and the substance abuse status of caregivers. Both the frequency and the severity of financial abuse are also found to be related positively with the level of financial stress characterizing the caregiver-elderly person relationship.
The findings of this study that caregiver stress and substance abuse by caregivers affect the frequency and severity of physical and emotional abuse, and that financial stress affects the frequency and severity of financial abuse are consistent with current theory. The findings that the frequency and severity of elder abuse are related to both the cognitive and physical status of the elderly person for whom care is provided, however, are consistent with some current theory but also are contrary to some current theory. The study concludes that further research is recommended to explore in greater depth the relationship between elder abuse and the physical and mental status of the elderly person for who care is provided in a family environment. Further research also is recommended with respect to developing improved schemes for providing financial assistance for such caring arrangements.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definitions of Terms
Overview of the Remainder of the Study
Review of the Literature
Cognitive Abilities and Development
Stress
Related Research
Conclusions Relative to the Study Problem
Method
Hypotheses
Variables and Operational Definitions
Population and Sample
Instrumentation
Data Analysis
Summary
Results
Results Testing Hypothesis 1
Results Testing Hypothesis 2
Results Testing Hypothesis 3
Results Testing Hypothesis 4
Results Testing Hypothesis 5
Results Testing Hypothesis 6
Results Testing Hypothesis 7
Results Testing Hypothesis 8
Results Testing Hypothesis 9
Results Testing Hypothesis 10
Discussion
Summary of the Results
Discussion and Implications for Current Theory
Recommendations for Further Research
Implications for Professional Practice
References
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"The increasing awareness that some elderly persons are physically abused and neglected by family members has been accompanied by a widespread assumption about elder abuse: that it is inflicted by well meaning individuals, often the adult children of victims, who are pushed over the edge by the stress of caring for a frail, dependent old person. According to Pillemer & Finkelhor (1989), the falsity of that assumption was revealed by findings that relatively well-functioning elderly people were found to usually be the victims of abuse, which is often inflicted by emotionally disturbed or violent family members. A typical abuser was found to be a person who depends on the victim for money, transportation, housing and household repairs. Elderly victims were no more disabled or dependent on their abusers than were comparison subjects on their relatives. Abusers, however, were much more likely than relatives in the comparison group to have been arrested, hospitalized for a psychiatric disorder, involved in violent behavior outside the family, or limited by a physical problem (Pillemer & Finkelhor, 1989). The generalizations of these findings have been challenged by more recent studies (Saad, Hartman, Kurian, Graham, Wilcock, & Ballard, 1995).
Some states have passed laws for mandatory reporting of elder abuse, which means that doctors and social workers must report suspected abuse (Arbetter, 1995). Communities are encouraging neighbors to keep an eye on seniors. Some communities are considering the establishment of shelters similar to those organized for battered women. Some communities also are expanding senior day care services and support services for caregivers (Arbetter, 1995)."
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Abuse and the Elderly, 2002.
A study of the abuse of the elderly by family caregiver with an emphasis on the factors implicated in the development and perpetuation of such abuse.
8,400 words (approx. 33.6 pages), 40 sources, MLA, $ 178.95
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This paper looks at the increasing awareness that some elderly persons are physically abused and neglected by family members and how this has been accompanied by a widespread assumption about elder abuse. Elder abuse is inflicted by well meaning individuals, often the adult children of victims, who are pushed over the edge by the stress of caring for a frail, dependent old person. It presents a research study to gain insights into factors implicated in the development of such abuse, to identify those causal factors that may be amenable to intervention and recommend policies and programs, where applicable, to reduce the incidence of such abuse.
Outline
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definitions of Terms
Overview of the Remainder of the Study
Review of the Literature
Theoretical Framework
Cognitive Abilities and Development Stress
Related Research
Conclusions Relative to the Study Problem
Method
Hypotheses
Variables and Operational Definitions
Population and Sample
Instrumentation
Data Analysis
Summary
Results
Results Testing Hypothesis 1
Results Testing Hypothesis 2
Results Testing Hypothesis 3
Results Testing Hypothesis 4
Results Testing Hypothesis 5
Results Testing Hypothesis 6
Results Testing Hypothesis 7
Results Testing Hypothesis 8
Results Testing Hypothesis 9
Results Testing Hypothesis 10
Discussion
Summary of the Results
Discussion and Implications for Current Theory
Recommendations for Further Research
Implications for Professional Practice
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"A substantial proportion of the elderly population requires constant and continual care services that they are unable to provide for themselves (Wolf, 1992). Care alternatives for these people range from institutional settings to community-based care facilities to home care. Research has frequently found home care to be superior to care delivered in institutional and even community-based environments. Further, research has found that home care for most persons requiring long-term care is more cost-effective than either institutionalization or community-based care (O?Connor, 1992)."
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Elderly Abuse, 2008.
A look at the subject of elderly abuse in Western society in general. and in Canada in particular.
4,794 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper deals with the subject of elderly abuse and attempts to make the connection between elder abuse and family violence. The author explains that elder abuse is becoming more and more recognized as a form of family violence, and describes the different types of abuse, analyzing the connection between elder abuse and family violence. The author also uses the Ageism concept to explain elder abuse in broad context, to explain how society's distorted view on the elderly affect care-givers likeliness to abuse their elderly family members.
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Introduction
Purpose
Rationale
Key Concepts Related to Elder Abuse
What is Elderly Abuse?
Elder Abuse as a Form of Family Violence
Analysis:
The Situation Model
Social Exchange Theory
Ageism
Practice Interventions
Conclusion
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"Elder abuse is a growing social concern in Western society, but it is not a new phenomenon. Mistreatment of older people both in the community and within institutions has been an enduring feature of our social history. Many older Canadians have suffered abuse and neglect at the hands of family members and caregivers for many years, without the support and resources they needed to leave their abusive situations. Recently, practitioners have been displaying a growing awareness and concern about elder abuse, putting a new perspective to this type of family violence (Pillemer & Wolf, 1986: 169). Like other types of domestic violence, elder abuse is extremely complex. It is a combination of many factors, from psychological to economic as well as the mental and physical conditions of the victim and the abuser. These factors do not usually operate in isolation. Instead, they tend to function as complex dimensions, interacting in ways uniquely dependent on the victim, perpetrator and the situation (Steinmetz, 1988: 23)
Moreover, research shows that estimates of abuse are difficult to make, although in Canada it is often said to affect at least four percent of seniors (Kinnon, 2001: 6).
"In addition, explanations about why abuse occurs under different theoretical frameworks make it difficult to pin-point the direct connection between the dynamics of elder abuse and family violence. Many elder abuse cases fit the paradigm of family violence; that is, acts of abuse or misuse of power that may result in harm to a family member (Pillemer & Suitor, 1992: 170). However, not all cases involve spouses or family members. Practitioners stress the need to understand the entire range of elder abuse and the underlying causes- including self-neglect, abuse and neglect within the family, and abuse that occurs in institutional settings (Prevention Pathways, 2004: 12)."
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