Children in single-parent families, particularly children born to unmarried parents, are at high risk for experiencing material hardship. Previous research based on cross-sectional data suggests that father involvement, especially visitation, diminishes hardship. This article uses longitudinal data to examine the associations between nonresident fathers' involvement with their children and mate...

background: although extensive development of technology provides welfare and accessibility for families but it may be one of the threatening factors for them. the unique characteristics of internet such as availability and facility are useful, but over using for its exciting content cause to internet addiction between family members. the aim of this study was to explain the experiences of the ...

the family can play an important role in the prevention of suicide if it is capable of aiding the mental health care services in the early detection and management of family members at risk. in order to attain that goal the whole family should be qualified and rid of some myths associated with suicidal behavior. some scientific criteria which should be taken into consideration by the family in ...

Background A child's hospitalization in intensive care units causes stress and worry in other family members. This study aimed to determine the effect of family presence during pediatric ICU bedside on family general health. Materials and Methods In this clinical trial study, 46 family members of the pediatrics hospitalized in the ICU in Teaching hospital affiliated with the Lorestan University...

Background & Aims of the Study: Family functioning is among the most important factors ensuring the mental health of family members. Disorder or disturbance in family functioning would cause many psychological problems for family members. Current study intended to examine the effectiveness of transactional analysis group counseling on the improvement of couple's family functioning. Materials & ...