ABSTRACT
Filial obligation plays a vital role in family functioning and interaction with parents. The role of parental modeling as a factor contributing to filial obligation was explored in 200 men and women with an age range between 25 to 35 years with mean age of 28.27[+/- SD 2.38]. It was hypothesized that parental modeling would predict filial obligation [i.e. Contact and Family Ritual, Conflict Avoidance, Assistance, Self-Sufficient and Personal Sharing]. In addition, the gender differences on Filial Obligation were also examined. The Self-developed Parental Modeling Questionnaire [PMQ] and Felt Obligation Measure [FOM; Stein, 1992] along with a Structured Interview Schedule were used. The Linear Regression analysis and t-test were employed for statistical analysis of data. The results indicated that parental modeling is a significant predictor of filial obligation in young adults. Further, gender differences were observed on four domains of filial obligation except for Self-Sufficient sub-domain. The implications of results for healthy parent child interaction are discussed
ABSTRACT
Recently menopause has become the focus of researchers. The initial emphasis of the research in this area mostly conducted by medical practitioners has been on its symptomatology and prevalence. The area of assessment of menopausal symptoms has generally been overlooked. The diversity in the experience of menopause must be represented in the assessment and understanding of menopausal symptoms across cultures. It is advisable for general health practitioners to inculcate bio-psychosocial approach in the treatment of menopausal women. At present, there is insufficient organized research material regarding measurement issues related to menopause. Tools developed for measurement of menopausal symptoms and related problems are scarce and scanty. There is a dire need to focus on the development of standardized measures for menopausal symptoms, menopausal stress, and perception and attitude towards menopause and aging. The present paper attempts to address wide range of issues related to measurement and management of menopause