Essays and Research Papers on Family Issues

This 4 page paper examines the issue of unsupervised children: its prevelence as well as the effects. This paper highlights the many social and physical problems that befall children in such circumstances, and highlights possible solutions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses, first of all, how people tend to rationalize abusive behavior to avoid taking responsibility and the importance of taking responsibility. Then, the writer explores some of the consequences to such actions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses the elements involved in planning a bereavement program to help Native Hawaiian children. The writer discusses that such a program should be age appropriate, consider the Native Hawaiian culture and include aspects of play therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

24 pages in length. Dealing with a sick or traumatically distressed family member is difficult enough for families when the disease or upsetting situation is under control; when the illness is life-threatening, the affliction ongoing or the traumatic incident life-shattering, however, the extent to which families need the emotional help and overall guidance of ...

An 8 page review of the problem of child abuse. The author contends that while parents should be provided with the appropriate interventions to allow them to remedy the problems behind the abuse, there is a place where we must draw the line regarding parental rights. If the philosophy "three times and you're ...

An 8 page paper which examines how useful the functionalist and the feminist sociological perspectives are in relationship to studying the Australian family. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 13 page review of alcoholism as it pertains to the field of social work. This paper clarifies the relevance and delineates developmental stages, interventions, strengths and future projections. Includes a Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Research has shown that firstborn children are more intelligent; they set goals and are organized, making them determined, responsible high achievers (Sutter). Esping (2003) writes that firstborns are overrepresented as Nobel Prize winners and have often tested highest in all achievement scores. Most recent studies show correlations between better health and firstborns....

An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts teenage pregnancy and adult pregnancy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

for if Defining a support program for an entire staff can be difficult since everyone is different and responds to different motivators. It falls on management to solve the issue of job satisfaction (hiring and employee retention). In recent years, large support has been given to a combination of approaches due to current research, and ...

A 6 page research paper/analysis of Pamela Paul's text The Starter Marriage and the Future of Matrimony. In this book, Paul presents the interesting hypothesis that "starter marriages" constitute a new sociological phenomenon. Paul(2003) interviewed more than 60 couples in profiling the factors involved in first marriages that quickly end in divorce. Examination of Paul's ...

A 7 page research paper/essay that address three areas of family concerns. The first section addresses why the nineteenth century was a good era for families, the second section discusses family triangles, how they work and how a therapist can help, and the third section addresses the role of individual choice in parenting, advising the ...

A 5 page research paper that discusses the knowledge, skills and values required by social workers dealing with adoption. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the plight of an urban family. A hard-working and sensible family has been derailed by circumstances beyond their control. After illness, loss of health care benefits and exhausting all savings, they face the danger of homelessness despite their best efforts. The paper provides a view of how ...

This 5 page paper analyzes how deportation affects families and the consequences to the family unit. This paper furthermore highlights the role of the social worker and his/her role in easing the impact of deportation on the family. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at both of these theories and applies them to a case where two employers close in a community resulting in massive job losses followed by numbers family problem such as separation and abuse. The paper looks at how these theories would interpret the events and how they would indicate an ...

This 6-page paper focuses on a particular survey among social work students in terms of their tolerance toward clients of differing beliefs. The paper examines the method of study, as well as the questionnaire itself.

This 4-page paper discusses the importance of vocational treaining in subtance abuse treatment programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses elder abuse, what it is, the types of abuse and neglect. The author also reports data regarding the incidence of elder abuse in the U.S., the states that have the highest and lowest counts of reports and investigations. Demographics in terms of average age, gender and race most often abused. ...

A 6 page research paper that answers three questions about marriage and families. The first section deals with changes in the family; the second deals with the changing role of children; and the third deals with gay or lesbian parents. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page essay that addresses several issues pertaining to the changing nature of families and the role of grandparents. Issues addressed include four hypotheses on the changing nature of families and the effect of this on future generations; benefits of grandchildren; and needed changes in public policy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page research paper that offers an overview of domestic violence. Topics covered include definitions of domestic violence and its emergence as a social issue historically; theoretical explanation for its incidence and relevance of gender; potential impact on women and children; and evaluation of current resources and initiative. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on two websites that deal with juvenile deliquency programs, and details what those community programs entail. Also included is a brief discussion about the importance of such programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that offers an overview of the "gay" marriage debate. In his 2005 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush, again, reiterated his endorsement of an Amendment to the Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage. On the other side of the issue, many people argue that same-sex marriage does not ...

A 3 page research paper that proposes a program for helping children who have been exposed to domestic violence with group counseling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.