As the first exploratory qualitative study on child sexual abuse in the People's Republic of China, this study adopted system-individual-culture-gender-resilience perspectives under social constructionism approach using the family as the unit of study, and extended the research parameters beyond the individual child to other systems. The data was collected through ethnography, family and couple interviews, individual interviews with parents and the abused children, participant and part-participant observation by this researcher in a village in north-eastern China. Six families were selected for the study, each with a 10-year-old daughter who had been sexually abused by the same male teacher for two years, with the said teacher engaging in molestation, masturbation, oral sex, intercourse, etc. on the girls, two of whom were also known to have been physically abused. The researcher conducted the field study between eight and thirteen months after the disclosure (over a six-month period), and sought to understand the family experiences from seven aspects: the disclosure process, the family coping, traumatic experiences (including the abused and their family), the family relational process, the reactions from extra-familial systems, the healing process for the abused, and the need for professional support. / Results indicated that while the entire family was traumatically impacted, there were significant differences in reactions from male and female parents. In responding to "one of their own" being sexually exploited by an outsider, parents made concerted efforts in facing external ramifications, often at the expense of marginalizing the abused daughter and adding an extra burden on the whole family in healing from the trauma. Furthermore, parents were observed to become more protective in the process, providing physical care and material needs, and refraining from mentioning the trauma before the abused. As for emotional support, families varied in their coping at different stages in time. At the initial stage, parents seemed to be overshadowed by shame towards their daughter's loss of chastity. As time went by, they resumed their parenting routine, until eventually the adult-, sibling- and extended family relations constituted a circular impact that would in turn impact on the parent-child relations. The external systems, the family relational reality before disclosure, as well as family financial conditions combined could either facilitate or hinder the family system in seeking change. / The study further analyzed the systems and cultural mechanisms vis-a-vis the traumatic experience and family support, seeking to de-construct the chastity myth in the Chinese rural culture, as well as expert discourses in mainstream western research that focused on a psycho-pathological approach to study trauma. It further challenged the cultural practice of attributing blame to the individuals and their family, and provided recommendations to address the above-mentioned issues. / Western studies on the sexual abuse of children and the resulting trauma on the abused and their families have adopted primarily a psycho-pathological perspective. This has led to the tendency of blaming the victim, the mother and the family. Until now, comparative studies on this subject have not been carried out in a Chinese context. / 龍迪. / 論文(哲學博士)--香港中文大學, 2005. / 參考文獻(p. 464-487). / Adviser: Joyce Ma. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 67-07, Section: A, page: 2753. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts also in English. / School code: 1307. / Lun wen (Zhe xue bo shi)--Xianggang Zhong wen da xue, 2005. / Can kao wen xian (p. 464-487). / Long Di.

This study on, ‘Facing HIV and AIDS: Understanding family support within a rural Kwazulu-Natal community’ aimed to explore how an HIV/AIDS diagnosis affects the family as a whole and to determine the role of the family as a primary support system. Although HIV and AIDS infects individuals, it also affects entire families. The researcher employed a qualitative research design to gain in-depth and rich data, and to hear the stories of all participants. The study is grounded in the systems theory and the risk and resilience theory framework. For purposes of clarity, much of the work was divided into the different levels of the systems theory. Risk and resilience aspects were identified in relation to the various themes. It was necessary to explore this topic, not only from the perspective of individuals living with HIV and AIDS, but also from the perspective of their family and community. Three sets of data were therefore utilised: interviews with individuals living with HIV and AIDS, interviews with family members of an individual living with HIV and AIDS, and a once-off focus group discussion to gain the perspective of community members. This helped to ensure sample and instrument triangulation. The type and amount of support that was offered affected the stigma experienced; and affected individual fears and goals, willingness to disclose and the utilisation of available services in the community. It was clear that receiving support reciprocally affected individuals, family and the community. The experience of not being supported resulted in aspects of risk – for example, being more vulnerable in the face of stigma and discrimination. The importance of family support was thus found to be vital in facing the HIV and AIDS journey with resilience. Recommendations are provided at micro, mezzo and macro levels. This study also hopes to assist service providers to provide the necessary services. / M.A. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 2013.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 215-237).

Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2007. / Submitted to the African Centre for Food Security. Full text also available online. Scroll down for electronic link.

Thesis (M.Agric.) - University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2009. / Full text also available online. Scroll down for electronic link.

Pensar o papel da família no contexto educacional de seus filhos torna-se temática fundamental diante das novas transformações na sociedade neste início do século XXI. O tema relação família e escola envolve um conjunto de atores e vem sendo discutido constantemente nas últimas décadas como um pilar fundamental para o processo educacional das crianças e jovens. A presente dissertação tem como tema de pesquisa a relação família e escola na Pedagogia da Alternância nas Casas Familiares Rurais de Candói e Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, ambas localizadas no Território Cantuquiriguaçu no Estado do Paraná. Realizou-se uma pesquisa social, de cunho qualitativo, tendo como instrumento de coleta de dados observações, visitas a propriedades e entrevistas. Analisou-se comparativamente as duas CFRs, como se processa a relação das famílias com as mesmas e com o processo de ensino aprendizagem de seus filhos. Entendeu-se que a participação da família na Pedagogia da Alternância além de constituir-se enquanto um pilar dessa metodologia também é intrínseca ao compartilhamento de saberes entre pais e filhos dentro do contexto social no qual estão inseridos. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que as famílias necessitam de maiores incentivos e condições para poderem exercer seu direito à participação nas CFRs, pois as propriedades localizam-se em espaços rurais, muitas vezes, de difícil acesso e grande distância das Escolas. / Thinking about the role of the family in the educational context of his sons to become the face of new thematic fundamental changes in society in the XXI century. The theme about family and school involves a set of actors and has been discussed constantly in recent decades as a cornerstone to the educational process of children and youth. This dissertation is a research topic about family and school in the Pedagogy of Alternation in Rural Family Houses Candói of Iguaçu and Rio Bonito, both located in Macau Cantuquiriguaçu in Paraná State. We conducted a social survey, a qualitative, with the data collection instrument observations, interviews and visits to properties. We analyzed comparatively the two CFRs how is the relation of families with them and with the teaching-learning process of their children. It was understood that family participation in the Pedagogy of Alternation besides constituting itself as a pillar of this methodology is also intrinsic to sharing knowledge between parents and children within the social context to which they belong. It was noticed that families need greater incentives and requirements to exercise their right to participate in the CFRs, because the properties are located in rural areas, often difficult to access and long distance Schools.

Pensar o papel da família no contexto educacional de seus filhos torna-se temática fundamental diante das novas transformações na sociedade neste início do século XXI. O tema relação família e escola envolve um conjunto de atores e vem sendo discutido constantemente nas últimas décadas como um pilar fundamental para o processo educacional das crianças e jovens. A presente dissertação tem como tema de pesquisa a relação família e escola na Pedagogia da Alternância nas Casas Familiares Rurais de Candói e Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, ambas localizadas no Território Cantuquiriguaçu no Estado do Paraná. Realizou-se uma pesquisa social, de cunho qualitativo, tendo como instrumento de coleta de dados observações, visitas a propriedades e entrevistas. Analisou-se comparativamente as duas CFRs, como se processa a relação das famílias com as mesmas e com o processo de ensino aprendizagem de seus filhos. Entendeu-se que a participação da família na Pedagogia da Alternância além de constituir-se enquanto um pilar dessa metodologia também é intrínseca ao compartilhamento de saberes entre pais e filhos dentro do contexto social no qual estão inseridos. Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que as famílias necessitam de maiores incentivos e condições para poderem exercer seu direito à participação nas CFRs, pois as propriedades localizam-se em espaços rurais, muitas vezes, de difícil acesso e grande distância das Escolas. / Thinking about the role of the family in the educational context of his sons to become the face of new thematic fundamental changes in society in the XXI century. The theme about family and school involves a set of actors and has been discussed constantly in recent decades as a cornerstone to the educational process of children and youth. This dissertation is a research topic about family and school in the Pedagogy of Alternation in Rural Family Houses Candói of Iguaçu and Rio Bonito, both located in Macau Cantuquiriguaçu in Paraná State. We conducted a social survey, a qualitative, with the data collection instrument observations, interviews and visits to properties. We analyzed comparatively the two CFRs how is the relation of families with them and with the teaching-learning process of their children. It was understood that family participation in the Pedagogy of Alternation besides constituting itself as a pillar of this methodology is also intrinsic to sharing knowledge between parents and children within the social context to which they belong. It was noticed that families need greater incentives and requirements to exercise their right to participate in the CFRs, because the properties are located in rural areas, often difficult to access and long distance Schools.

Poverty has been reduced substantially, but most poverty reducing programs have raised other problems out of poverty. This paper outlines the principal causes of poverty in an emerging nation-Thailand. It presents strategies for reducing the level of poverty.

Thesis (MA (Psychology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / The purpose of this investigation was to view (explore) spirituality as a characteristic of family resilience in Xhosa-speaking families in the Eastern Cape. Families with at least one adolescent child, which have experienced the death of a family member or a serious financial setback, were approached for participation in this investigation.

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