The objective of this study was to examine how a child's attachment is influenced by having an alcohol- or drug-abusing mother. The importance of secure attachment for a child's positive development, made exploring the issues surrounding substance abuse, and its impact on the child's essential attachment, of great interest. A systematic literature review was conducted to analyze the published research on the topic. The results provide valuable insights into attachment, maternal substance abuse, and related risks and protective factors.  Furthermore, the findings shed light on the increased vulnerability of children whose mothers have engaged in substance abuse before, during, and after pregnancy, indicating a higher likelihood of developing insecure attachment patterns. However, it is important to note that there is no consensus among researchers. Some results suggest that children growing up with substance-abusing mothers do not necessarily exhibit insecure attachment or develop problems later in life due to the substance abuse. The gathered empirical evidence, however, supports the effectiveness of interventions targeting substance-abusing mothers in promoting security in the child's attachment. Nevertheless, it is crucial not to solely focus on interventions for mothers, but also to consider the measures that can be offered to children in unfavorable home environments, with the best interests of the child as a central principle in social work.

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Den här studien handlar om anknytning till barn som inte kan det svenska språket och har ett annat modersmål än svenska. Ämnet valdes utifrån att det har varit väldigt aktuellt de senaste åren, och specillt i förskolans värld. Jag vill ta reda på om förskollärare upplever svårigheter att skapa anknytning till barn när de inte förstår det svenska verbala språket. Syftet med studien handlar delvis om att undersöka hur förskollärare upplever språkets betydelse vid anknytning till barn som inte kan det svenska språket och har ett annat modersmål än svenskan. En annan del av syftet handlar om att ta reda på vilka strategier förskollärare använder sig av i samspelet med de här barnen för att utveckla deras språk och skapa en anknytning till dem. Den teoretiska grunden är anknytningsteorin och språkets betydelse. Tidigare forskning har visat att det är viktigt med en trygg relation mellan förskollärare och barn samt att en god kommunikation kan bidra till en ökad trygghet men även att denna vinkeln inte studerats särskilt mycket. För att besvara studiens frågeställningar använde jag mig utav den kvalitativa forskningsmetoden och genomförde semistrukturerade intervjuer med sex förskollärare från olika förskolor i två olika orter. Denna uppsats visar att anknytning och språk hör samman. Dock behöver inte det alla gånger handla om det verbala språket utan  det kan även vara kroppsspråk, bildstöd och andra medel som finns för att skapa en god anknytning.

A few years ago Covid-19 locked people down at their homes, effectively limiting their social connections and pushing the communicative outlet of the online realm in the forefront. If one wanted to socialize or seek entertainment, there was almost no other choice but to do so via turning to popular or social media. However, with the newly increased frequency of exposure came the question of whether there was also a change in the formation of parasocial relationships formed in isolation and this thesis explores the meaningfulness and longevity of such connections, tracing them before, during and after the pandemic. It also makes note of phenomena such as loneliness, parasocial romance and parasocial breakup, additionally examining the degree of attachment formed to media figures during isolation, as well as their relevance to the public. To achieve that, the empirical portion of this study consists of a survey in which 114 participants had to answer questions relating to isolation and parasocial behaviour. Additionally, for the purposes of the thesis two social media creators were contacted for interviews and were asked to share their views on parasocial interactions and attachments as they observed them in isolation from the other side of the connection. On the basis of previously existing separate research in parasocial relations and isolation six hypotheses were formed in this thesis relating to people’s online activity, perceived loneliness and financial generosity, as well as the degree of relatability and attachment they felt towards media personae.

The current study examines interrelations among family factors in a sample of married couples with children in middle childhood. Specifically, this study tested the associations between parents' mental health, marital satisfaction, and provision of a secure base through emotional sensitivity to the child. We further explored bidirectional and moderation effects between spouses. Participants included 86 heterosexual couples residing in the North Texas community. Using the actor-partner interdependence model, multilevel modeling results indicated that both spouse's mental health symptomology and relationship satisfaction are linked to parent's self-perceived ability to provide a secure base; several gender effects were also found. Additionally, actor relationship satisfaction significantly moderated the association between actor mental health symptomology and secure-base provision. In the context of low actor satisfaction, as the actor's mental health symptomology increases, secure-base provision also increases; however, in the context of high actor satisfaction, as actor's mental health symptomology increases, secure-base provision decreases. Additionally, partner relationship satisfaction significantly moderated the association between partner mental health symptomology and actor secure-base provision. In the context of low partner satisfaction, as partner mental health symptomology increases, actor secure-base provision increases; however, in the context of high partner satisfaction, as partner mental health symptomology increases, actor secure-base provision decreases. Spill-over, compensatory, and cross-over hypotheses, strengths, limitations, implications, and future directions are discussed.

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[pt] Apesar da filosofia paliativista defender o direito do doente de escolher o local do óbito, existe uma valorização do óbito em domicílio e uma política de desospitalização nas unidades de saúde com o objetivo de otimizar recursos, diminuir os riscos de infecção hospitalar e favorecer o bem-estar do paciente. Entretanto, óbito no domicílio não é por si só indicativo de qualidade da assistência prestada. Torna-se importante saber como ocorreu o processo de morrer. O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar a experiência de acompanhamento do processo de morte no domicílio para o cuidador familiar principal de paciente oncológico adulto em cuidados paliativos. Para tal, discutiu-se sobre as seguintes temáticas: a relação do ser humano com a morte e o morrer a partir de referenciais sócio antropológicos, os estudos contemporâneos sobre o luto e as especificidades dos cuidados ao fim de vida no domicílio. Utilizou-se a metodologia qualitativa de pesquisa, submetendo o material discursivo das entrevistas a uma análise de conteúdo. Conclusão: Constatou-se que a abordagem quanto às decisões de fim de vida costuma ser tardia e prevalece a falta de diálogo sobre o assunto entre o paciente e a família. Portanto, as escolhas são majoritariamente da família. Sobrecarga, bem como dificuldades durante a alimentação e os curativos foram alguns dos desafios enfrentados pelos cuidadores familiares principais. A experiência foi avaliada de forma positiva pela maioria dos entrevistados, havendo valorização do suporte da equipe de assistência domiciliar e da oportunidade de usufruir do convívio familiar. Contudo, para alguns o domicílio permaneceu impregnado de lembranças do período de adoecimento e do momento da morte. / [en] Although the palliative philosophy defends the patient s right to choose the place of death, there is a valuation of death at home and a policy of dehospitalization in the health units with the objective of optimizing resources, reducing the risks of hospital infection and favoring the well-being of the patient. However, death at home is not in itself indicative of the quality of care provided. It becomes important to know how the dying process occurred. The objective of this study was to investigate the experience of monitoring the death process at home for the main family caregiver of an adult oncologic patient in palliative care. For that, the following themes were discussed: the relation of the human being with death and dying from socio-anthropological references, the contemporary studies on grief and the specifics of end-of-life care at home. The qualitative research methodology was used, subjecting the discursive material of the interviews to a content analysis. Conclusion: It was found that the approach to end-of-life decisions is usually late and there is a lack of dialogue on the subject between the patient and the family. Burden, as well as difficulties during feeding and dressing were some of the challenges faced by leading family caregivers. The experience was evaluated in a positive way by most of the interviewees, valuing the support of the home care team and the opportunity to enjoy family life. However, for some the household remained impregnated with memories of the period of illness and the time of death.