Canadian Journal of Family and Youth (CJFY)
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Book Review of Traig, J. (2019). Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
No full textBook Review of Traig, J. (2019). Act Natural: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
No full textThe Moderating Role of Marital Adjustment in Relationship Between Perceived Maternal Parenting Styles and Family Functioning among Fathers
No full textThe present study investigated the moderating role of marital adjustment in the relationship between perceived maternal parenting styles and the family functioning of fathers. It was qualitative cross-sectional research comprised of fathers (N = 200). The measures used in exploring the relationship were the Parental Authority Questionnaire (Buri, 1991), the Family ICPS Scale (Intimacy, Conflict, and Parenting Styles) developed by Noller. et. al, 1992, and the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (Crane, Bean, & Middleton, 2000). Following the analysis, correlation, t-test, ANOVA, and regression (through Hayes Process Macro) was run. The results emphasize the importance of marital adjustment and the marital relationship’s quality influencing the effects of maternal parenting styles on family functioning and it acknowledges that perceptions play a crucial role in shaping family dynamics. It was found that with high marital adjustment, permissive and authoritative parenting styles influence the dynamics of family functioning, and with low marital adjustment, authoritarian parenting styles influence family functioning. The results provide insights into the dynamics of fatherhood within the context of Pakistani families, shedding light on the important factors that influence paternal experiences and overall family well-being. Further research and interventions in this area can potentially enhance family relationships and explore additional variables, such as children’s involvement, cultural norms, and societal expectations, to deepen the understanding of the complex dynamics within families
Investigating Parental Pressure and Test Anxiety as Predictors of Examination Malpractice Tendency among University Undergraduate Students in Cross River State, Nigeria
No full textExamination malpractice has been reported as a problem in education systems globally; recently in Nigeria the problem has become alarming and requires more attention. This study investigates parental pressure and test anxiety as predictors of examination malpractice tendency among undergraduate students at the University of Calabar and Cross River State University, Nigeria. Survey design was adopted, the study population comprised 3,068 final year undergraduate students in Faculties of Education in the two Universities (UNICAL = 1,811, CRSU = 1,257) and a sample of 1,534 selected through purposive and accidental sampling procedure. Two research questions and two corresponding hypotheses guided the study. “Parental pressure, Test Anxiety and Examination Malpractice Tendencies Questionnaire (PPTA & EMTQ)” with a Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate of .83 was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using simple linear regression. Results revealed that parental pressure and test anxiety are significant contributors to examination malpractice tendencies among undergraduate students. It was recommended that school counselors in conjunction with school management and Ministry of Education should organize counseling conferences at regular intervals to counsel parents on how to stop undue pressure on their wards, as well as counsel students on how to avoid test anxiety
Exploring Contextual Factors Affecting Student Performance in Mathematics: A Sequential Explanatory Research
No full textThis study aimed to explore and characterize the contextual factors that affect academic performance in learning mathematics among high school students. The study employed an explanatory sequential mixed method research design, and primary data were collected with the aid of the adopted questionnaire for quantitative data, and the interview was done for qualitative data. The study used descriptive and inferential statistical methods in analyzing and interpreting the gathered data. In addition, qualitative data were analyzed through a thematic analysis approach. Results showed that the performance of students in mathematics is influenced by different factors such as students\u27 attitudes towards mathematics, self-efficacy, parental support, and the learning environment. In addition, a thematized interview with the students supports the quantitative analysis that their performance in mathematics was governed by the said factors. Conclusively, students must be supported in their learning by providing doable tasks and exciting problems in mathematics to boost their attitude and self-efficacy. Parents are also advised to give them the appropriate support to motivate them in their studies. Moreover, teachers must integrate welfare and positive attitudes towards students to have a conducive learning experience
Book Review of Blackmore, Mary Jayne. (2020). Balancing Bountiful: What I Learned about Feminism from my Polygamist Grandmothers. Halfmoon Bay: Caitlin Press.
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Family Violence Against Children and Parents’ Social Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cohort Study
No full textAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, several experts have raised concerns over an increased risk of family violence. The proximity between confined family members and social isolation fostered tensions, making families more vulnerable. The first objective of this study was to describe the evolution of family violence against children (psychological aggression and corporal punishment) and parents\u27 social support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second objective was to determine the contribution of parents’ social support to the evolution of family violence against children between two measurement times. Participants included parents living with at least one child between 0 and 17 years old (N = 514) from the broader longitudinal prospective cohort study, My Life and the Pandemic in Quebec (MAVIPAN) from Quebec, Canada. Family violence against children and social support were measured twice (2020 and 2021) with a web-based survey. Most parents reported no family violence against children. Psychological aggression significantly decreased between the two measurement times (p = .003). Corporal punishment and social support remained stable. Social support was a significant predictor of the evolution of psychological aggression. Participants reporting a lower level of perceived social support at baseline were more likely to report psychological aggression at both measurement times, compared to the reference group of parents reporting none (p = .002; OR = 0.914). Social support emerged as a protective factor when psychological aggression towards children is chronic in a family. This study contributes to the growing literature documenting the experience of parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
