Family: Variations and Changes Across Cultures
In order to study psychological phenomena cross-culturally, it is necessary to understand the different types of family in cultures throughout the world and also how family types are related to cultural features of societies. This article discusses: The definitions and the structure and functions of family; the different family types and relationships with kin; the ecocultural determinants of variations of family types, e.g, ecological features, means of subsistence, political and legal system, education and religion; changes in family in different cultures; the influence of modernization and globalization on family change throughout the world. Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. This article is available in Online Readings in Psychology and Culture: http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/orpc/vol6/iss3/3
Mapping Chinese family systems and parental involvement in educational settings in Macao
The family is an important unit for the vitality and wellbeing of society. The purpose of this project was to explore family systems in Macao and to gain a deeper understanding of the interaction between the family and the school environment. The researcher used a multiple-case study design with narrative inquiry and three-generation genograms to explore the stories of twelve (12) families and aspects of the family structure and functioning, family dynamics, and parental involvement in school-related activities with their child. Intergenerational transfer was evident as well as the continuation of deferential parenting and benevolence. Several need areas emerged that provide scope for further exploration and for developing school-based family counseling in the local context. These concerns involve parent-child relationships in adolescence, communication patterns and conflict management.
Design of Fixture for Pitch Circle Diameter Run-out Check
The design of fixture is an exceptionally mind boggling and natural process, which require learning and knowledge. Fixture configuration assumes an imperative part at the setup arranging stage. Appropriate fixture configuration is urgent for creating item quality in various terms of exactness, surface complete and accuracy of the machined parts. In existing plan the installation set up is done physically, so the point of this undertaking is to supplant with installation to spare time for stacking and emptying of segment. Apparatuses are ordinarily grouped by the kind of machine on which they are utilized. Installations can likewise be recognized by a sub arrangement. For instance, if an installation is intended to be utilized for examination called as inspection apparatus. By using the new designed fixture, run-out checking become easier and process becomes simpler.