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Racial Identification Reflection Racial identity is the unique complexion of the skin that human beings can be associated with, including the ethnic backgrounds and social settings based on the culture, such as language and style. Child development also has some aspects of racial identity because, at six months, children can...
An essential basis of family relations is trust in a partner, and infidelity usually destroys it and makes the partner doubt the strength of the marriage. In her TED speech, Esther Perel discusses the causes of pushing people, even in happy pairs, to the adulterer (TED, 2015). Her speech includes...
My name is John Ogunmileto, I am a 19-year-old student currently living in the U.S. I have spent my whole life in Lagos, Nigeria, and both of my parents were born in Nigeria. My mom is from Ekiti and my dad is from Osun. Both of them created a big...
A strong-sense critical thinker always strives to be intellectually fair. One of the qualities of such a thinker is that they try to understand the viewpoints of other people. When discussing or debating an issue, it is essential to give opponents a fair chance to express themselves (Elder and Paul...
A good parent is a combination of many different qualities. The most important lesson any mother or father can teach is to give the child a great example of how to deal with difficulties, how to interact with the rest of society, and how to be a decent human being....
Case Scenario The current case study involves a child with emotional issues who is six years old from a middle-class socioeconomic status background. There are no other siblings at home. Parents are married and are actively involved with the child. The father is an active-duty parent in the military, and...
Introduction While entering a university, students have to choose where they would live, either on campus or another place. Since both campus and off-campus options have advantages and disadvantages, this choice becomes quite complicated. Students often pay attention to such issues as costs, locations, comfort, meals, and so on. Although...
Abstract There is an adjustment that occurs in adolescents as they experience parental separation and divorce. The adjustment is observed psychologically and in most cases affects their social-emotional skills. Changes could have a long-term or short-term effect, but generally, they are seen to take place. Consideration is done according to...
Abstract It is often argued that gay/lesbian parenting is unequal, in some aspects, to that of heterosexual parents. This argument is based on the notion that homosexual parents lack the parenting skills and practices that their heterosexual counterparts have. However, the studies reviewed in this paper indicate that parenting depends...
The concept of identities has been extensively discussed in modern society, as psychologists define more and more ways for people to express themselves. Presently, the following identities can be recognized: gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, abilities, origin. All these distinctive features influence the way people communicate and interact with...
It is not a secret for anyone that the way children are brought up in the family influences their psychology, performance in school and local communities, and future life interactions. Parenting is a complex process that requires a continued support of the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth of a...
Introduction These days, sex education appears to be a matter of multiple discussions. This topic especially regards teenagers, who are eager to start their sexual life, but they are not experienced enough. This fact is highly likely to lead to negative consequences and result in psychological traumas, unintended pregnancy, and...
Emotional disabilities vary and influence the quality of human life. This condition is characterized by differences in emotional responses to events, people, or actions. To this point, my experience with individuals who experience emotional disabilities and disturbance is not rich. Still, several significant observations and conclusions can be made. The...
Introduction Marriage, also referred to as wedlock or matrimony, is the process of legalizing a relationship between two people in a bond that is socially expected to last until death. However, this duration may be shortened by external factors, such as divorce or separation. The durability of marriage can be...
Writers and poets have been writing and talking about happiness since ancient times; this category appears in many literary works almost on a par with love. Simultaneously, even though everyone claims to want to be happy, the pursuit of happiness and its definition never rank first on most people’s to-do...
Introduction When an individual thinks about what a good parent-children relationship should be, several factors come into mind. Researchers often touch upon the type of bond that holds the connection together in order to explain the concept of bond as a whole. Other elements that are considered in such relationships...
Winter blues are never as tiring and soul-wrenching as they are at the end of February. The sun rarely shows its face, and all of us feel as if we are trapped in an endless pool of grey. It’s ironic that when it’s hot and humid, all we think about...
Numerous theories predict the development of romantic relationships or explain the behavior of partners. These are interdependence theory, social exchange theory, and filter theory, to name but a few of them. The current paper discusses attachment theory, according to which previous attachments profoundly affect relations. The essay argues that attachment...
The title of the book Hurt People Hurt People by Dr. Wilson clearly expresses the first premise. She demonstrates how the process of hurting others is an ongoing process that repeats itself from generation to generation or from one individual to the other. Wilson argues that the cycle begins right...
The issue of bridging gender equality has been the center of debate in the 21 century. The role of women in society could no longer be underestimated. In the United States and other nations around the world women have equal opportunities to stand for their rights and engage in a...
Summary Overprotective parenting is one of the common strategies that some people use to offer guidance and support to their children. It involves paying close attention to what a child does at home and school to understand their weaknesses and strengths and offer protection when it is necessary. The study...
India is one of the Asian countries that have been violently opposed to same-sex marriages for many years. This opposition however does not mean that there are no cases of gays and lesbians in the country. The Indian culture has in the past provided room for mistreatment of any person...
There are many problems that parents face today. It is sometimes difficult to deal with children who forget very fast. What a parent has instructed the children to do is sometimes not done. On the other hand, a parent may instruct a child not to do certain things but the...
Introduction Saudi Arabia is one of the countries in the continent of Asia. It is a country that is dominated by the Islamic religion which means that the people’s cultural values and beliefs are Islamic-based. In Saudi Arabia, a family is the most important institution as far as their culture...
Introduction Freedom refers to a situation where one is capable of acting, reasoning, judging and sharing his or her opinions without being restricted by external forces or being influenced. In every relationship, couples are bound by varied responsibilities. Violation of one’s responsibilities may lead to the relationship becoming sour or...
Introduction Trobrianders are the inhabitants of the Trobriand Islands officially known as Kiriwina Islands lying at the eastern coast of new Guinea. They live in traditional settlements and have traditional beliefs about reproduction. These people are completely ignorant of physiological paternity (Lyons 2004); they see no connection between copulation and...
The most memorable Christmas I ever had was during the time I was quite a young kid on Christmas eve, just out of the theatre where the movie Superman I was running. It was a breathtaking experience and I remember quite well that it took a long time to get...
As is my week-daily custom, I arrive at school early, not because I’m especially responsible but because of the paranoia associated with being late and having everyone notice. It’s some type of psychological flaw that happens to serve me well. Sometimes, about four days out of five, my anxiety is...
Introduction It goes without saying that mindfulness cannot be regarded as the solution to all problems. However, the practice of mindfulness-based intervention may have a positive impact on stress reduction and improve life quality. This paper describes my personal experience in mindfulness practicing and explains why I consider mindfulness highly...
The one or two problem-solving or creativity areas in which I am most strong are: In my opinion, one of my strongest areas in terms of creativity and unusual ways of solving problems is the skill of finding individual approaches to people. In a broader perspective, communication skills concern not...
Areas for Improvement Identifying areas for improvement is a crucial component of designing an individual success plan. My instrument for such identification was participating in research and clinical activities, in which I could learn what aspects of my knowledge and skills were well-developed and relevant to practice and what aspects,...
What are your greatest challenges with time management? Throughout the time of being a student, I have had many incidences where I needed to analyze my time management skills. Just like most people, I found out that I tend to spend time ineffectively sometimes which leads to delays that slow...
Introduction Marriages play a very important role in the life of every person. For someone, marriage is one more step to a more serious life. Some people may think that marriages are the gates to grown-up life with its advantages and disadvantages. Someone can truly believe that marriage is something...
I first heard about culture shock when I was thirteen years old. My parents were missionaries in the Philippines, and we were citizens of the United States of America. To me, the word sounded extremely awful. According to the explanation given by the adults, the immigrants to the Philippines were...
Service Expectations Taking meals in a restaurant is a common phenomenon for most people, especially for those working in towns. It is also a common phenomenon with me because I am used to taking meals in different restaurants depending on my location atany given time. As it was just a...
Introduction Since the beginning of time, mankind has always domesticated wild animals. Some of these animals have been well domesticated while some have not. A dog has formed a very close association with mankind. Dogs have often been described as a man’s companion. Initially, domesticated dogs were used for hunting...
A good friend never goes away, when you need help No man is an island; therefore, interaction and friendship are the essential parts of human life. A person cannot live without interacting and live an exclusive life without other people. Being involved in many structures such as work, social life,...
Introduction The new trend of gender-neutral upbringing seems to gain popularity in the modern world focused on the ideas of equality and the balance of opportunities. More and more parents decide to employ this approach in view that the relevant manner of upbringing will help to facilitate their children’s’ integration...
Family Happiness: Introduction A family is the basic unit of society. Owing to the complex nature of contemporary family structures, it has increasingly become difficult to comprehend and define the key tenets of a happy family life or whether there is such a thing as a truly “happy family”. Incidences...
Introduction Many people consider pets an essential part of life. They get them for themselves or their families and for work or service. Most often, pets come to a person from shelters for homeless animals or from breeders in nurseries. Not so long ago, most people bought an animal from a...
The Theory by Dr. DeGrey Although I find Dr. DeGrey’s theory extremely interesting, I cannot agree with it. He speaks of the need to keep our bodies intact, which can be understood as a reduction in the saturation and activity of life for its continuation (Talks at Google, 2018). I...
Introduction Building the right relationship between parents and newborns is the most important aspect of the first months of life. Bonding, a feeling of strong attachment to each other, plays a major role in this context. In this first relationship with their parents, children develop knowledge about how the world...
Personal Goals Personal goals are the objectives that we set for ourselves in life. They are the goals we strive to achieve in the short or long term (Rao, 2020). These objectives can be divided into two broad categories: those related to our professional careers and personal lives (Rao, 2020)....
Introduction Throughout life, individuals develop meaningful relationships with those around them. From birth, they have an attachment to parents or caretakers, which later evolves into the necessary tools for survival and worthwhile existence. Later, people find friends or lovers whose intimacy and care satisfy their emotional and mental needs. I...
Definition of Key Terms Marriage Market The term “marriage market” describes the process of meeting a potential spouse, which can be affected by one’s socioeconomic standing, level of education, and personal preferences. Competition among individuals to find desirable partners and the availability and distribution of potential partners in a given...
Introduction In a complex and fast-paced life, sacrifices play a vital role, weaving the threads that bring us closer to our families, nurture our self-esteem, and light the fires of compassion. These situations are not just inconveniences; these are the keys that open up unique opportunities and contribute to profound...
Motherwork and the Interconnection of Public and Private Spheres In her work, “Shifting the Center,” Hill Collins argues that placing the experiences of women of color at the center of the discussion about motherwork illuminates the interconnectedness of the public and private spheres, in contrast to the separation that emerges...
Home Activities for Quality Family Time In the bustling whirlwind of modern life, it can be easy for families to lose touch with the simplicity of home-based activities that bring kin closer and ignite the flames of imagination and learning. Today, we invite you to embark on a journey of...
Introduction Before deciding to have children, you need to take some conscious steps. It must be borne in mind that bringing a child into the world requires a lot of effort and responsibility. As a rule, people have two reasons for having a child: a passion for family life and...
Introduction Parenting is an intricate journey filled with challenges, rewards, and pivotal decisions that shape a child’s future. Researchers and psychologists have identified various parenting styles with distinct approaches, outcomes, and repercussions. These styles reflect the parent’s beliefs and values and play a fundamental role in molding a child’s personality,...
Arguments in Favor of Adoption While there are various reasons behind adoption, its positive effects, ranging from psychological to physical, are undeniable. Adoption is an optimal option for individuals who want to become parents since this process can help them build a strong connection and satisfaction and, in turn, help...
Anne Bradstreet expressed a big truth: “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”. Winter is a perfect example of such understanding; at first glance, the season is inconvenient and unpleasant. However,...
The collage combines images that reflect the diversity of contemporary couples and highlights the differences between couples today and those of 100 years ago. Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait is featured as a smaller image within the collage. The Arnolfini Portrait is a reference to the conventional lovers depicted in...
Introduction The chapter titled “Love and Hate” criticizes the idealistic portrayal of love that exists in some media. It typically displays love as two people seeing each other, falling in love at first glance, and clicking together like two pieces of a perfect puzzle, never having a disagreement in the...
Introduction It is good to write to you, after all this time. Now that we are both dead, we get to live on in this new plane of existence. Last time we met, we came to blows. I was angry at you for what you did to me, at first....
Introduction “The Story of an Hour” is a famous and exciting short story by Kate Chopin. This literary piece describes the thoughts and feelings of Louise Mallard, who is told that her husband, Brently Mallard, tragically died in a railroad accident. Main body The author fails to present much information...
Introduction Over the years, dogs have been a significant part of human beings offering the necessary company at home. The relationship has grown, and in the current world majority of pet owners have adopted the tendency of having the canines join them, especially when traveling in their cars. Following the...
One frequently runs into many societal issues throughout their lifetime. Mass shootings, which have a significant impact on the political opinions, perspectives, and attitudes of the younger generation, are one of its causes. I believe that the threat of widespread shootings has widened the ideological divide between liberals and conservatives,...
Nonverbal cues are as important as verbal communication when having a conversation with another person. One of the embarrassing situations I experienced was with the traditional OK sign. I have a friend who is Brazilian, and his parents are immigrants who do not speak much English. Once, I was picking...
The environment in which a person studies and works can influence them and it is advantageous if the university’s mission and vision are correlated with their academic and professional goals. My professional and academic goals as a scholarly practitioner are to demonstrate a lifetime commitment to excellence in practice and...
Dividing household chores is one of the topics that all married couples discuss, which makes this issue relevant to most people. When individuals prefer not to express their negative feelings concerning their partner’s behavior, it often creates a critical situation. One person disregards their duties, stops thinking there is a...
Mediation is becoming increasingly common because it saves time and money compared to going to court and allows both parties to own the outcome more than they would if a judge was in charge. On the other hand, a mediator is there to help facilitate a resolution that the parties...
Family may seem straightforward, but there is not a single, clear description of what it is. In its simplest form, a family is a collection of people related by blood or law. However, family means much more to many people, and even the seemingly straightforward concept of genetic ties can...
A sociology book called The Family: Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change explores how families are evolving in modern society. The book discusses a wide range of family-related subjects, including gender roles, marriage, parenting, and family diversity (Cohen, 2015). Sociologist and demographer Philip N. Cohen use statistics and research to examine...
Introduction Greetings, today, I would like to discuss interpersonal and group conflicts and their resolutions. Disagreements are a common part of being human, as people can not always agree on everything. Limited resources, differing opinions, goals, and personal values can cause a rift between individuals that might have destructive consequences....
Introduction A traditional marriage is the union of two people whose romantic relationship has become more profound and formalized. The relationship between people does not necessarily have to end in marriage, and many couples feel great about being single all their lives. Nevertheless, statistics show that about two-thirds of women...
Introduction Planning a wedding is a task that requires meticulousness and much attention to detail. Usually, the best way to organize a wedding is to hire a professional manager with the skills and connections needed for such a task. The manager’s responsibilities include developing the wedding plan with the clients,...
Introduction In the medieval era, chivalry and nobility were central to the notion of love. This period was filled with stories of gallant knights who ventured off on quests and provided different services, usually at the request of women who were the objects of their courtly love. The literary fiction...
Introduction The adoption of homosexual couples is the adoption of kids by same-sex couples, which may take the form of the adoption by one partner of the other’s biological kid or a joint adoption by the couple. Joint adoption by homosexual couples is authorized in many nations and territories that...
Introduction Since I have no memory of my prenatal development and birth, I can strictly rely on the information I have learned about these processes. Prenatal development takes place in three primary stages. The first two weeks following conception are known as the germinal stage, followed by the embryonic period...
The area of personal, romantic relationships between colleagues is under-researched. It is obvious that there are specific reasons for these connections, and Cowan & Horan (2014) explore this matter. Furthermore, in their study, the authors also focus on investigating how such relationships may affect the organization they work in. In...
Nutritional therapy and “lifestyle modification” are critical to helping patients prevent or manage the disease for two reasons. First, their application allows a person to focus on something new. The daily performance of a specific action will bring more diversity to the patient’s life and make life more fulfilling and...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that same-sex marriage is one of the most controversial topics in the U.S. Many people consider such marriages a fundamental right of humans, while others find them inappropriate and try to cancel this tendency. Same-sex marriages have long and challenging relationships with federalism, and...
The general topic of the study considered the concept of fatherhood in the modern world. The article’s authors stress that the understanding of the father’s role in the contemporary world has changed significantly compared to how it was previously understood. According to Duckworth and Buzzanell (2009), “Recently, the very definition...
Friendship is an essential element of human life since it directly affects the range of communication and demonstrates a person’s character. People usually consider a true friendship as one characterized by full reciprocity and willingness to help a friend in any circumstance. However, each person has a personal perception of...
The diary excerpt is from the perspective of one enslaved woman who was forced onto a boat. It will help a reader better understand the slave trade, the daily lives of enslaved people, and the events that led to emancipation. The story is based on personal experience and may not...
Introduction Parenting is a holistic process of raising children to protect them, prepare them to be responsible adults, and instill values in them. Different parenting styles have different outcomes, and a parent can choose a technique aligned with the desired result. Research on parenting style is paramount because it informs...
Monthly spending tracking is vital as it helps people stay involved in their finances. Paying attention to spending ensures that one stays within his budget and spends wisely. People with financial discipline are capable of conforming to their spending and banking to the set plans to attain fiscal goals. Actual...
Different cultures usually have other practices that are unique to their origin. Marriage can be very different depending on where one comes from. For example, some tribes in Asia practice fraternal polyandry, which is a rare case for other tribes in the world. Some tribes also practice polygamy, which is...
In the article “Kids of Helicopter Parents Are Sputtering Out” by Julie Lythcott-Haims, she talks about how parents instruct their children on what to do from when they are little to university students. She narrates how a child’s father would have divorced her mother if she had not specialized and...
Introduction Emotional intelligence allows people to interact with others in meaningful ways since it helps to understand and utilize human emotions. There are five aspects of emotional intelligence that contribute to the person’s ability to empathize with people and communicate with them effectively. Three of these aspects are personal (motivation,...
Introduction What is love? As explained in the paper, Capellanus Andreas explained it as a all-powerful and complex emotional experience that involves changes in your torso, including neurotransmitters (brain chemicals). It impacts your social relationships in contrasting ways, affecting your contact with those around you. There are many types of...
Generally, a child’s behavior is directly linked to the parenting approach being used by the respective parent. Each technique used has a corresponding impact on the well-being and development of the young ones. According to the work of Amy Morin (2022), there are four basic parenting methods that are most...
Introduction Relationships are among the social bonds that keep people together. Social and positive relationships are sources of belonging, strength, and physical and emotional support. Individuals tend to create social connections with peers, coworkers, relatives, and friends with the hope that they will find satisfaction in life. The connections can...
How would you like to be recalled? I am always pondering that one particular question. What will I have accomplished, and what kind of impression will I have left? I desire to be regarded as a person who revolutionized the world. I want to be remembered as a lady who...
Introduction David Hackett Fisher’s book called Albion’s Seed describes the folk customs of four groups of people who moved from different areas of Great Britain to the United States. The argument of the book is that the culture of each of the groups has been preserved and forms the basis...
Introduction Society considers failure a significant obstacle in the way of personal goals and objectives throughout all stages of life. The concept brings immediate negative connotations and associations. Hence, the idea created even more complex issues such as fear of failure and connected emotions such as anxiety, humiliation, and shame....
Introduction Basically, a conflict arises when two or more parties disagree as a result of clashing ideas or thoughts, interests, attitudes, and requirements (Khamidovna, 2021). Conflict is only present when the parties involved communicate their struggles about an idea or thought in question. A destructive conflict is that which involves...
Introduction Parenting experience is different for each person responsible for caring for their biological, foster, or adopted children. Most people have happy and sad emotions after receiving newborns. I interviewed a thirty-year-old mother of two called Lilian (pseudonym). Particularly, she had an eight years old girl and a 4-year-old boy....
When it comes to the dimension of morality, there is a plethora of interrelated factors to consider. Particularly, within the scope of making a moral judgement, one might struggle which question should they ask themselves: “What should I do?” or “What sort of person should I be?” These questions may...
The family life crisis is a highly challenging time for two individuals when they realize things are not going as planned, given their attitudes, expectations, stereotypes, limits, and life experiences. How eager partners are to talk and settle differences will determine if the crisis can be overcome. They must have...
People are frequently told to make plans as though their marriage will not last. For instance, many significant types of human capital—knowledge and skills—specific to relationships are beneficial if an individual stays with one’s current spouse but would not transfer to the next spouse. According to Mills, acting in a...
Modern technologies are actively developing and improving and helping people in all areas of their lives. The sphere of personal relationships and love is no exception. For people who are in search of their soulmate, developers create various dating apps that are installed on a smartphone or computer, and according...
We tend to view famous people as representatives of their cultures, holders of important opinions, and, in general, very interesting individuals. However, many, if not all of them, are not who they seem to be; what we view as a celebrity’s personality is a carefully constructed image that helps sell...
I am comfortable working with a social group consisting of older people. I do not have any problems or worries when interacting with them. At the same time, I might feel uncomfortable collaborating with people with alternative sexual orientations. Some interactions might be awkward for me and require additional effort...
Forecasting is essential to predicting what the future holds; people daily map their plans and consider what steps to take in choosing their future. is essential to predicting what the future holds; people daily map their plans and consider what steps to take in choosing their future. Essentially, forecasting reflects...
There are four little children in the video going about their play activities. The room is filled with different toys; there is a wooden slide and a wooden set of stairs that leads to a platform from which the children slide (Hatfieldmomof3 0: 02- 0:20). There are photos of children...
This paper overviews a research article titled Owning Your Emotions: Reactions to Expressions of Self- versus Other-Attributed Positive and Negative Emotions. It was written by two researchers, Amy M. Bippus and Stacy L. Young. Amy M. Bippus was the Associate Dean of Enrollment Management and Outreach in the College of...
Article Summary “Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home” by the American Academy of Pediatrics provides a set of simple recommendations for parents regarding managing children’s behaviors during the pandemic. The source problematizes the pandemic’s implications for children’s subjective well-being and emotional stability. Families are recommended...
Employability skills are broad abilities that make one appealing to potential employers. Every profession requires practical communication skills, and companies want people with outstanding verbal and nonverbal communication capabilities. Employers want people with great learning and leadership abilities who can enhance procedures and establish organizational initiatives. Next, teamwork, or the...
A feeling of minor to extreme discomfort, known as embarrassment or awkwardness, is typically felt when someone does anything that is socially inappropriate or frowned upon and is seen by or made known to others. Often combined with shame and guilt, embarrassment is referred to as a “self-conscious feeling” and...
Introduction Being a single parent is challenging work since a parent has to care not only for oneself but for another little person. Therefore, single parenting is a great responsibility as an adult has to raise and teach a child while also providing one with necessities. Overall, a person must...
The role of a follower is comparable to that of a leader. It can be defined as an individual’s willingness or ability to follow a leader’s instructions. It is significant in the context of the protection of the general public. When leaders formulate or settle on policies, their followers must...
The four types of courage introduced by Rollo May include physical, social, creative, and moral courage. The different types of courage present a reformation of the concept of a courageous person to identify specific efforts and overcoming an individual faces when doing a courageous act. Thus, the concept allows closely...
Introduction Happiness help people develop optimism and a “take on the world” attitude. Consequently, happy people are often healthy due to effective wellness and state of mind. Every person has their own story of happiness pursuit. Family relations, including marriage and intergenerational relationships, affect someone’s state of happiness. While many...
Introduction Currently, there is no unanimity of opinion among researchers regarding the purely biological basis of the father’s or mother’s behavior toward the infant. The mother’s role is often emphasized as social, not just biological. The cause for this is, among other things, the observation of the behavior of mammals...
The world is a highly unpredictable and hectic place. You must have heard this phrase thousands of times already. However, have you ever thought about its implications on relationships? Today, the arrangements of married couples have changed compared to the situation several decades ago. Divorces are more acceptable in society,...
The Structure of Intentionality My experience is that in my free time, I play the guitar. I play the songs I like now and try to learn new ones through repetition and practice. I use my hearing, sight, and touch senses as I experience this. The guitar, as a whole...
Introduction Humans are socially intertwined creatures whose psychological and physical health is dependent on relationships. Various studies, including Lu et al. (2021), suggest that an individual’s mental and physical well-being depends on their social relations. The issue of friendship was explored by Aristotle more than 2300 years ago and highlighted...
Divorce is a reality that affects millions of individuals and families worldwide. In certain situations, it can be a necessary step to escape from an unhealthy or abusive relationship, but some believe that divorce is too easy to obtain and contributes to the breakdown of traditional family structures. This paper...
Introduction I chose the area exercise EQ 14, “To Talk or Not to Talk.” I chose the exercise since it is vital for social knowledge, self-awareness, and empathy. The activity was interesting because it helps build relationships by understanding our interaction with others and helps generate empathy among individuals interacting....
The purpose of the work is to demonstrate how parental involvement influences the academic and social life of the individual from the perspective of several theoretical notions and models. Thereby, the overarching research question examines the reason for parental engagement’s positive impact and mechanisms of parental and school/college/university cooperation. Besides,...
Introduction The 21st century has seen more significant changes in identification with sexual identities as society has changed its perception and started recognizing gay, lesbianism and same-sex marriages. However, there are some opposing views from those who belief same-sex marriages should be illegal. The advancement has led to the increased...
Many factors influence a person’s decision-making process: from personal to spontaneous, depending on the situation. While some elements of the first category can be objectively assessed, random variables such as emotions and instincts are more challenging to determine. However, they play a crucial role in human decision-making, sometimes eclipsing even...
The realm of psychology has always been an intriguing topic. For example, when it comes to emotions, previously, there were experts and ordinary people who leaned towards a notion that all emotions are intrinsic, genetically driven responses to specific chances and barriers shaped by nature to aid humanity in survival....
Introduction The notion of a family differs in various cultures and social contexts. While the idea of a nuclear family continues to dissipate, other options for relationships have become more popular among younger generations (Ferris & Stein, 2018). The drastic changes cause conflicts between different ages and within the same...
Robert Plomin – Professor of Behavioral Genetics, King’s College London The nature vs. nurture debate has a long history, and scholars of all times tried to determine whether parental heritage or upbringing was more critical in forming the personality. The scholars claim that approximately half of the differences in cognitive...
Sometimes, relationships get broken for seemingly no reason; you just abruptly drift away from each other. Indeed, even the closest of people can grow apart without a reason and that is it. That is what we have to accept as we move on with our lives, and not let it...
It is important to note that sudden and drastic changes can affect any individual, which is why being prepared for crises both mentally and financially is of paramount criticality. This lesson of life was taught to my family the hard way. I had to adapt to a sudden change in...
In every person’s life, events occur that cause significant changes to everything they have known before. I grew up in a supportive environment and close environment; however, everything changed when my uncle suddenly passed away in August last year. The emotional pain of losing a loved one and the new...
The book The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson describes how the brain grows, how it functions, and how to interact with and support children as they start recognizing, managing, and learning through their emotions. It helps to get a better grasp of what kids face...
Understanding the changes that occur when people age is critical knowledge for many professions, ranging from educators to healthcare specialists. This process may turn one’s life unbearable at some point, yet, with modern advancements, many people can still experience their life in full at the age of 50 through 60....
Success can be defined as an accomplishment of a set goal or purpose. There is another definition of the word as the meaning varies from one individual to another. Several people tend to measure it based on generally what one owns. There are always no secrets to achieving one’s goals,...
Specific individuals believe that sleep time can be sacrificed or function on limited sleep. Lack of sleep can affect the well-being of a person on a very substantial scale. Individuals who do not get enough sleep may be susceptible to overfeeding or relying on junk food (Grandner, 2017). Similarly, even...
Introduction The ontological view or presumption that all human traits and acts are guided by one reality irrespective of context and individuals underpin the post-positivist paradigm, which is similar to the positivist paradigm. From it, four main directions can be determined – transformational, pragmatic, constructivist, and post-positivistic. Additionally, there are...
Introduction The concept of family has evolved over the history of humankind, but it has preserved its primary significance. Studies in the 21st century focus on the sociological, biological, economic, and political dimensions. The family structure differs in most parts of the world depending on the culture. Traditionally, the ideal...
Summary Before maturing into adults, human beings undergo several stages. As people progress in their development and accomplish each period of life, they can advance and produce ideas and concepts that help them to move into the next period successfully. How humans transition from one stage to the other is...
Introduction Divorce is a common social issue today and significantly impacts the individuals involved. Causes of divorce vary depending on the involved parties’ culture and marital arrangement. The causes include communication problems, negligence, lack of cooperation, abusive spouses, falling out of love, childlessness, and marital unfaithfulness. Although society condemns divorce...
Extrinsic motivation occurs when a person is driven to undertake an action or participate in a task to receive a prize or escape prosecution. Intrinsic motivation occurs when a person partakes in action as it is pleasurable to her (Locke & Schattke, 2019). A person is doing something to do...
By the end of the current 2022, I want to pay off my bad credit and also invest in other loans that I have; for this, I need a capital of about 3000 US$. I make monthly payments to pay off the loan so that the total final amount may...
Nowadays, there are various definitions and perceptions when it comes to the matter of family. The most common perception of a family involves parents and children. However, the term extends further, and some sources prefer to define a family as several individuals who are connected genetically or legally, which includes...
There is a hypothesis that lesbians are the best parents, confirmed by the “National Study of Lesbian Families.” Recent results show that children in such families are much more successful than heterosexual ones. However, in Canada, same-sex families continue to face discrimination from the local population. In this paper, an...
I live in the state of Chicago, and in my hometown and in the immediate vicinity, there is no clinic where I could practice. This seems to me an omission of my entire hometown. In my opinion, mental support is one of the main inalienable privileges of a modern person....
In her TED Talk, Julie Lythcott-Haims discusses important ideas about raising children who are successful without overparenting them. Therefore, the main notion that she challenges in American parenting is that there is a fear that parents have regarding the need to be involved in every aspect of their children’s life....
The webinar “Mindful self-compassion: Heart skills for our families and ourselves in challenging times” explores important strategies for finding solace after making mistakes in life. The session addresses the need for self-compassion, which is integral in establishing kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Self-Compassion is treating oneself with empathy and understanding...
The manifesto is about parents seeking an opportunity to coach and spend time with their children. Therefore, I agree with the concept within the manifesto due to the insight on the integral factor of balancing between sports and family time. On the one hand, it is important to establish activities...
Sternberg’s triangular theory of love is one of the frameworks designed to explain the concept of love and how it can be applied to relations between individuals. From this perspective, the phenomenon consists of three different aspects such as intimacy, passion, and commitment (“Triangular theory of love,” n.d.). The combination...
There are two individuals involved in the case, characteristics of whom are to be provided. They are a couple; Michael is a white male who is 34, and Lisa is a white female aged 32. Their relations may be considered traditional, with a little extent of conservatism. Both of them...
The article “Mothers on Display: Lunchboxes, Social Class and Moral Accountability” is written by Vicki Harman et al. The authors seek to address parents’ moral accountability through everyday activities such as packing lunch for school-going children and whether the decisions are influenced by social ranking or the nutritional value of...
Introduction Recent technological advancement has greatly influenced the way people communicate and interact. Online communication is now becoming a trendy way of passing information. Having noticed this new mode of interaction, some developers have decided to take the opportunity of this new form of interaction and developed dating apps that...
Introduction Developing responsible relationships and remaining abstinent is crucial for adolescents and young adults, especially for their mental well-being. Many people in youth do not have the information regarding how to build healthy relationships, which might lead to a number of issues, which are usually psychological, though sometimes they can...
Is it not amazing how creativity pays in contemporary society where the internet offers people unlimited possibilities? Parenting styles should adjust to the changing society to support children’s adaptability to become responsible, productive, and successful adults. While researchers often encourage parents to use the authoritative parenting style due to its...
Introduction Work-life balance is considered one of the most important professional values of the 21st century. Research has confirmed that it leads to greater financial returns, higher organizational performance and commitment, and increased job and overall life satisfaction (Lee & Sirgy, 2017; Wood et al., 2020). As a result, lawmakers...
Introduction In his article, Donahey (2018) talks about divorce as a family issue and its impact on children. The author informs that when parents separate in marriage, the issue is not only an adult’s problem but also affects children significantly. Most marriage dissolution outcomes can harm the success of children...
The degree of the conformity is governed by elements such as the source’s age and state, instantaneity, and the number of persons in the group to whom the observer was exposed, according to suggested biological considerations. Conformity is influenced by social variables such as a change in views or conduct...
Introduction Families throughout the world are changing in various ways, such as a decrease in the fertility rate has been seen in most nations during the last three decades. Meanwhile, the number of women joining the workforce has increased significantly. Nowadays, having a career before starting a family is becoming...
The birth rate is one of the most important factors determining demographic health in any society. One of the major problems in this area is teen pregnancy, which implies consequences for health, social status, and economic state for numerous families all over the world. However, it influences not only households...
People experience a range of emotions that can have both positive and negative effects. Hence, some of them can become a drive to make a serious decision or start acting. These emotions are the strongest and have an exceptional value. Thus, this work will explore how inner experiences and feelings...
There are different ways of explaining how certain emotions are produced. For example, one may think that emotions occur naturally as a response to danger or another event. Others may theorize that a conscious appraisal of the citation is what causes an emotional response or that these processes occur simultaneously....
Marriage gender equity supporters claim that providing same-sex couples marriage privileges ensures equal legal status and opens the door to a slew of governmental opportunities that benefit both the offspring of same-sex partners and society overall. Opponents of the phenomenon argue that simply permitting opposite-sex weddings enhances the traditional family...
