Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is rapidly spreading in the whole world and many adolescents start relationships at a younger age without knowing the danger of the sexually transmitted diseases. Parents should involve themselves in imparting knowledge about HIV/AIDS related information. It is imperative that parents and adolescents should have that relationship of discussing about the dangers of HIV/ AIDS. Adolescents should be taught about the importance of relationships and how to protect themselves against the dreaded disease. The research took the form of a qualitative interpretive case study focusing on a study sample of twenty parents and twelve members of a focus group. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis and observations. The study examined the hidden issues or underlying the involvement of parents in imparting HIV/AIDS related information to their adolescents. The study revealed that many parents are aware of the pandemic and they felt it is imperative to discuss with their adolescents. Family life education is very much important even if their adolescents are taught about the HIV/AIDS related information at schools. Government is also involved in ensuring that there are preventative measures against the killer disease. This should be a collective effort by both the parents and teachers. The study further recommends the establishment of a library in order to enhance the literacy levels of parents and educators. It will be very much significant to educate or train the trainers in order to educate even our future generation. HIV/AIDS is incurable, therefore, it is imperative for the Department of education to ensure the literacy levels so that even the department of Health contributes its information to inform everybody about the danger of incurable diseases more specifically HIV/AIDS.

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Although Turkey is a country with strong social cohesion, figures of runaway children in Turkey are increasing dramatically. This research focused on the factors that cause children to run away and on interaction programs to intervene and/or prevent this problem. Until recently, Turkish family life was able to avoid such problems, but with the effect of westernization and social mobility in Turkey, the basic family structure has become more like the family structure in the western countries. Studies reveal that runaway episodes happen in all families regardless of such factors as economic, race, or geographic situations. Teenagers run away for several reasons; however, early intervention is highly suggested by studies to mitigate the problem. Although, parent-child conflict plays a significant role as a reason for youth leaving home, on the other hand family interaction still remains the best alternative to the problem.

Family communication has the potential to affect a variety of youth behavioral outcomes including adolescent sexual risk behavior. Within chapter 1, I present past literature on adolescent sexual risk behaviors, family communication patterns, and the gaps associated with those areas. In chapter 2, I review previous literature on adolescent sexual risk behavior, parent-child communication and family communication patterns. In chapter 3, I present the method which includes a description of the participants, procedures, measures, and data analysis used. In Chapter 4, I present the results of the study. According to the results of the study, father-child communication is not a better predictor of adolescent sexual risk behavior. A higher quantity of parent-child communication does not lead to less adolescent sexual risk behavior. Participants with a pluralistic family type do significantly differ from laissez-faire and protective family types in regards to levels of parent-child communication. Participants with a consensual family type do have significantly higher levels of parent-child communication in comparison to laissez-faire family types, but not protective family types. Finally, in chapter 5, I present the discussion with a review of previous research (consistent or inconsistent with the current findings), limitations and conclusions for the current study.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-01T18:08:52Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 maria de fatima.pdf: 2365792 bytes, checksum: ee5de7e38b0d6341930f2d1d08d94041 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2003-03-23 / The early fatherhood in low income family requires structural adaptations from many factors such as change and adaptation of roles related to psychosocial and family aspects. This subject has been discussed to a low extention through scientific papers. When it is found, it usually appears to have an unfavorable consequence. From the 80 s, this vision started to be treated through a new perspective, by the inclusion of the male adolescent participation in the reproductive process. Thereby, this study aims to understand the adolescent fatherhood repercussion on the organization of low income families. Besides, it aims to understand the changes that the fatherhood brought to the adolescent and his family on his life project (study, work and social relationships), as well as to verify the possible changes in relation to the adolescent parents in a point of view of family roles. In this study, eight families were evaluated, being three of that used in the first phase and the other five ones in the research effective phase (second phase). In both phases, it was applied an individual interview to each one of the participants (adolescent and his parents, uncles and grandparents which have parent role). As inclusion critery it was selected primary adolescents 16 to 19 years old, with a son (or daughter) three months to one year old. The participants are from low income families, living in Recife- PE periphery. The interviews were recorded, written and analized according to the objectives and understanding of General Systems Theory. The results pointed out the family and social support as fundamental factors on the adolescence fatherhood transition process. It also showed that it brings a suffering to the father adolescent due to the necessity of living his love and corresponding to the necessities of the providing role. The solution of this conflict will have a favorable impact on the way of understanding adolescence fatherhood, future of the father adolescent, his son, and the relationships that this father is able to establish / A paternidade na adolescência de família pobre requer adaptações estruturais, decorrentes de vários fatores que a envolvem tais como mudança e adaptação de papéis relacionados aos aspectos psicossocial e familiar. Nota-se que esse tema tem sido pouco discutido na literatura científica. Quando encontrado, é mais comum aparecer como conseqüência desfavorável. A partir dos anos 80, essa visão começou a ser tratada numa perspectiva nova, pela inclusão da participação do adolescente masculino no processo reprodutivo. Dessa forma, este estudo buscou compreender as repercussões da paternidade na adolescência na organização das famílias pobres. Adicionalmente, procurou-se conhecer as mudanças que a paternidade trouxe para o adolescente e a família nos seus projetos de vida (estudo, trabalho e relações sociais), bem como verificar as possíveis alterações da paternidade na adolescência na relação do adolescente com os seus pais, do ponto de vista dos papéis familiares. O estudo compreendeu um total de oito famílias pobres. Dessas oito, três foram utilizadas para o estudo piloto (primeira fase) e cinco fizeram parte da pesquisa efetiva (segunda fase). Em ambas as fases, foi aplicada uma entrevista individual e semi-dirigida a cada um dos participantes (os adolescentes e seus pais e/ou tios, avós que exercem a função de pais). Como critério de inclusão, foram privilegiados adolescentes primíparos, com idade variante de 16 a 19 anos, com um filho(a) entre 3 meses a 01 ano de vida. Os participantes do estudo são originados de famílias pobres, residentes na periferia da cidade do Recife-PE. As entrevistas foram gravadas, transcritas e, posteriormente, analisadas de acordo com os objetivos propostos e a compreensão da Teoria Geral dos Sistemas. Os resultados apontam o apoio familiar e social como um dos fatores fundamentais no processo da transição para a paternidade na adolescência. Apontam também que surge um sofrimento no pai adolescente de famílias pobres, por existir uma ambigüidade entre vivenciar o seu afeto e as necessidades de corresponder ao seu papel de provedor. A solução da problemática poderá contribuir na forma de se perceber a paternidade na adolescência, no futuro do pai adolescente, do seu filho e nas relações que esse adolescente pode estabelecer

[pt] A dissertação de mestrado propõe uma reflexão sobre a produção de peças de vestuário para adolescentes com obesidade, tendo em vista a configuração do modo de produção, o número crescente de usuários na condição de excesso de peso e a forma como as marcas elaboram seus produtos de moda. Parte da discussão objetiva ampliar o debate sobre os padrões de beleza do mercado de moda, além de indagar se o vestuário oferecido atende às adolescentes em questão. Dentre os métodos e técnicas propostos está uma panorâmica revisão bibliográfica sobre as mudanças ocorridas no espaço social das crianças e adolescentes ao longo dos séculos, um estudo sobre práticas sociais como o arbítrio da noção de beleza e cuidado de si, que influenciam na relação desses adolescentes com os seus corpos, encerrando com uma reflexão acerca da prática profissional do Design dentro do modo de produção capitalista e a atividade laboral de desenhar roupas para os usuários. O tema da pesquisa tem relevância para a área do Design, em particular ao Campo da Moda. / [en] The dissertation proposes a reflection on the garments production for obese adolescents, considering the production mode configuration, the increasing number of users in the condition of being overweight and the way in which the brands elaborate their fashion products. Part of the discussion aims to broaden the debate about the beauty standards of the fashion market, besides questioning if the clothing offered serves these adolescents. Among the proposed methods and techniques is a bibliographical review of the changes in the children and adolescents social space over the centuries, a study on social practices such as beauty and self-care that influence the relationship of these adolescents with their bodies, closing with a reflection on the professional design practice within the capitalist mode of production and the labour activity of designing clothes for users. The research theme has relevance to the design area, particularly in the fashion field.

Bakgrund: Barnmorskans roll är att stödja kvinnan under graviditet och barnafödande. Gravida tonåringar behöver ofta mer stöd och hjälp av barnmorskan under graviditeten än äldre kvinnor.  Syfte: Att belysa barnmorskors erfarenheter av att vårda gravida tonåringar i mödrahälsovården. Metod: En kvalitativ studie med induktiv ansats genomfördes som är baserad på sex intervjuer av barnmorskor. Dataanalysen genomfördes med en kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Resultat: Resultatet utgörs av fyra huvudkategorier: barnmorskans bemötande av tonåringen, förbereda tonåringen för livet efter graviditeten, kulturell bakgrund påverkar och känsla av otillräcklighet. Barnmorskorna försökte se till individen i varje möte för att skapa en förtroendefull relation. De ville förbereda tonåringen för föräldraskapet och framtiden. Barnmorskorna påtalade att tonåringens kulturella bakgrund påverkade hur hon hanterade graviditeten och förberedde sig inför föräldraskapet. Vidare beskrev barnmorskorna en otillräcklighet i basprogrammet och vikten av att involvera andra professioner. Slutligen uttryckte barnmorskorna sitt eget behov av handledning. Slutsats: Resultatet visar på vikten av ett individuellt förhållningssätt och hänsyn till kulturella skillnader gentemot de gravida tonåringarna för att bygga en förtroendefull relation. För att vården av gravida tonåringar ska kunna individanpassas i enlighet med barnmorskans erfarenheter ställs krav på både barnmorskans kompetens och förhållningssätt samt på verksamhetens ramar. / Background: The role of the midwife is to support the woman during pregnancy and childbirth. Pregnant teenagers often need more support and help from the midwife during pregnancy than older women.  Purpose: Investigate the experience midwives have of nursing pregnant teenagers in the Swedish maternal health care Method: A qualitative study with inductive approach based on interviews with 6 different midwives. The data analysis was performed using a qualitative content analysis. Result: The results can be subdivided into 4 main categories: The midwives encounter with the teenager, preparing the teenager for life post pregnancy, how cultural aspects may affect, and the feeling of inadequacy. The midwives tried to look after the individual in each meeting to create a trusting relationship. They wanted to prepare the teenager for parenthood and for the future. The midwives pointed out that the teenager's cultural background influenced how she handled the pregnancy and prepared to become a parent. Furthermore, the midwives described an inadequacy in the basic program in maternal health care and the importance of involving other professions. Finally, the midwives expressed their own need for guidance. Conclusion: The results show the importance of an individual approach and consideration for cultural differences towards the pregnant teenagers in order to build a trusting relationship. In order for the care of pregnant teenagers to be able to be individually adapted in accordance with the midwife's experience, requirements are placed on both the midwife's competence and approach, as well as on the management of the maternal health care.

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The purpose of this study was to critically examine differences in levels of anxiety, locus of control and stress between adoptive and biological parents of adolescents.

According to previous studies, schoolwork is the major source of adolescent-parent conflicts in Mainland China. Adolescents' personal reasoning over schoolwork conflicts reveals their desire for achieving autonomy in schoolwork. Meanwhile, their avoiding and obeying conflict resolution strategies co-exist with self-assertion. Parental psychological control is found among Mainland Chinese parents in the situations about offspring's schoolwork, which has detrimental effects on children's autonomy development. With the theoretical underpinnings of social domain theory, ecological systems theory, self-determination theory and family systems theory, the present study aims to examine the patterns of adolescent-parent conflicts over schoolwork in Ningxia of Mainland China, and explore the role of parental psychological control and the development of teenagers' autonomy in schoolwork conflicts. This study adopted grounded theory approach. Convenience and snowball sampling were conducted at the initial stage of sampling while purposeful and conceptual sampling were adopted to develop the grounded theory. There were 63 parents and teenagers participating in the present research. Specifically, 28 parents and 35 adolescents joined in this research. Data was collected through semi-structured individual interview and joint interview. Coping coding, axial coding and selective coding were used to analyze data. A grounded theory on patterns of conflicts over schoolwork, as well as parental psychological control and teenagers' autonomy revealed in schoolwork conflicts is developed in this study. Adolescents' reasoning about adolescent-parent conflicts over schoolwork is reactive to parental expectation and investment. Their resolution strategies in schoolwork conflicts also respond to parents' strategies in the process of conflict resolution. Psychological control is revealed in parents' conflict resolution strategies, which brings controlled motivation revealed in children's reasoning about schoolwork conflicts. Controlled motivation discourages the development of adolescents' autonomy over schoolwork. Contributions are made to fill up the gaps of adolescent-parent conflicts over schoolwork in Chinese families, as well as the advancement of adolescents' autonomy development in the context of adolescent-parent conflicts over schoolwork in Chinese families