This work is about child-upbringing and family stability in blended households. Child-upbringing in blended households has the potential to be remarkably complicated compared to traditional families. Important factors contributing to this complexity in blended households is the conflicting emotions, challenges of acceptance, rejection, ambiguity of identity, and poor parent -child relationships. Therefore, there is a need to question whether family stability could be affected by the way children are raised in blended households.
For the purpose of answering whether child-upbringing impacts on family stability in blended households, the research was conducted as a qualitative study. The effects of child-upbringing on family stability were investigated by using interviews guides generated from research questions. Structured interviews were conducted by using video calling, audio recordings, as well as notes taking. The total sample size comprised of 40 respondents from parents and children living in blended households. The data was analyzed using content analysis, the information was organized into themes.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
- Background of the Study
- Problem of Statement
- Objectives of the Study
- Research Questions
- Justification of the Study
- Significance of the Study
- Scope and Delimitation of the Study
- Limitation of the Study
- Conceptual Framework
- Operational Definitions of Key Terms And Concepts
- CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
- Introduction
- Critical Review of Relevant Theories
- Bowen family systems theory
- Cinderella effect
- Review of Empirical Studies
- Modes of discipline and family stability in blended households
- Provision of basic needs and family stability
- The mode of interaction between family members and family stability
- Conflict management mechanisms and family stability
- Summary
- CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
- Introduction
- Research Design
- Site description, study population and target population
- The Target Population
- Sample and sampling techniques
- Sample size
- Description of instruments and methods for data collection
- Methods of data Collection
- Data collection procedures
- Reliability and validity of Research instruments
- Reliability
- Validity
- Data Analysis procedures
- Ethical considerations
- CHAPTER FOUR: ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATIONS OF FINDINGS
- Introduction
- Demographic Information
- Demographic characteristics
- Mode of discipline and its effect on the relationship between parents
- The provision of the basic needs and family stability
- Basic needs provide for children
- Responsibilty of provision of basic needs
- Rating the provision of the needs across the children
- Provision of basic needs influence on family stability
- Mode of Interaction Between Family Members and Its Effect on Family Stability
- Time spent with stepparent /stepchildren
- Stepparent's /step-children's attitudes towards each other
- Parties that interact most with the children
- Effect of interactions between family members on family stability
- Conflict management mechanisms and family stability
- Types of conflict in blended families
- Conflicting persons in blended families
- Conflict managed mechanisms
- Chapter summary
- CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Introduction
- To find out how the modes of discipline affect family stability
- How the provision of basic needs affects family stability
- How the mode of interaction between family members affects family stability
- How the conflict management mechanisms affect family stability
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
- Recommendations for blended household members
- Recommendations for further research
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the impact of child upbringing on family stability within blended households in the Gihosha commune of Bujumbura Province, Burundi. The research explores the interplay between various factors related to child-rearing and the overall well-being and stability of these families.
- Impact of different modes of discipline on family stability in blended families.
- The role of provision of basic needs in maintaining family stability in blended households.
- The effect of interaction patterns between family members (parents and children, step-parents and step-children) on family cohesion and stability.
- The influence of conflict management strategies on family stability in blended family structures.
- Exploring the overall relationship between child upbringing practices and family stability in a specific cultural context (Gihosha commune, Burundi).
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the study, outlining the background of research on child upbringing in blended families, highlighting the problem statement concerning potential negative impacts on family stability, and stating the study's objectives and research questions. It details the significance, scope, limitations, and conceptual framework of the research, providing a foundation for the subsequent chapters. The chapter also defines key terms crucial for understanding the research methodology and analysis.
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter presents a critical review of existing literature relevant to the study. It examines various theories, such as Bowen family systems theory and the Cinderella effect, which provide theoretical frameworks for understanding family dynamics in blended households. It then reviews empirical studies focusing on discipline styles, provision of basic needs, family interaction patterns, and conflict management mechanisms, and their relation to family stability. The chapter summarizes the existing knowledge and identifies gaps in the research that the current study aims to address.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY: This chapter details the research design, population, sampling techniques, and data collection methods employed in the study. It describes the instruments used to gather data, including interview guides, and explains the data analysis procedures, focusing on content analysis. The chapter also addresses issues of reliability, validity, and ethical considerations relevant to the study's conduct, ensuring the rigor and ethical soundness of the research process.
CHAPTER FOUR: ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATIONS OF FINDINGS: This chapter presents the findings of the study, organized thematically around the research questions. It details the demographic information of the participants and then analyzes the data relating to modes of discipline, provision of basic needs, interaction patterns among family members, and conflict management mechanisms. The chapter presents the data in a way that allows for a comprehensive understanding of how these factors influence family stability within the context of the study population. It includes a summary that synthesizes the key findings.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Blended families, family stability, child upbringing, discipline, basic needs, family interaction, conflict management, Burundi, qualitative research, content analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the overall topic of this research?
This research investigates the impact of various child-upbringing factors on family stability within blended households in the Gihosha commune of Bujumbura Province, Burundi. It explores the interplay between different modes of discipline, provision of basic needs, family interaction patterns, and conflict management strategies, and their influence on family well-being and stability.
What are the main research questions addressed in the study?
The study seeks to understand how different modes of discipline, the provision of basic needs, family interaction patterns, and conflict management mechanisms affect family stability in blended families within the specified context. The research aims to uncover the relationships between these factors and the overall well-being of the families.
What theoretical frameworks are used in the study?
The study draws upon Bowen family systems theory and the Cinderella effect to provide theoretical underpinnings for understanding family dynamics in blended households. These theories help to frame the analysis of data and interpret the findings.
What methodology is employed in this research?
The study employs a qualitative research design, utilizing methods such as interviews and content analysis to collect and analyze data. Specific details regarding the sample size, sampling techniques, and data collection procedures are described in Chapter Three. The chapter also addresses issues of reliability, validity, and ethical considerations.
What are the key chapters and their contents?
The study is organized into five chapters. Chapter One introduces the research topic, outlining its background, objectives, and scope. Chapter Two presents a literature review of relevant theories and empirical studies. Chapter Three details the research methodology. Chapter Four analyzes and presents the research findings, focusing on discipline, basic needs provision, family interactions, and conflict management. Chapter Five summarizes the findings, draws conclusions, and provides recommendations for blended household members and future research.
What are the key findings of the study (in general terms)?
The study analyzes the effects of various aspects of child-rearing on family stability in blended families. The specific findings regarding the impact of different modes of discipline, provision of basic needs, family interaction patterns, and conflict management strategies on family stability are detailed in Chapter Four.
What are the key themes explored in this research?
Key themes explored include the impact of different modes of discipline on family stability, the role of basic needs provision in maintaining stability, the effect of interaction patterns between family members on family cohesion, the influence of conflict management strategies, and the overall relationship between child upbringing and family stability within a specific cultural context.
What are the key words associated with this research?
Key words include blended families, family stability, child upbringing, discipline, basic needs, family interaction, conflict management, Burundi, qualitative research, and content analysis.
What are the limitations of this study?
The study's limitations are addressed in Chapter One and might include factors such as sample size, geographical limitations to the Gihosha commune of Bujumbura Province, Burundi, and the potential for biases inherent in qualitative research methodologies.
Who is the intended audience for this research preview?
This comprehensive language preview is intended for academic use, enabling analysis of themes in a structured and professional manner.
- Citation du texte
- Carine Irankunda (Auteur), Michael Sitawa (Auteur), 2018, Child-upbringing and family stability in blended households, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/464113
