The Impact of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer-AJA-on Family Functioning.Study of Family Relationships in Terms of Adaptability and Cohesion

Objectives:The arrival of cancer in adolescents and young adults(aged 15 to 24 years)-Adolescents and young adults(AJA)-corresponds to a fragile period during which the adulthood of the young person and the evolution of family ties mobilize the family as a whole.Therefore,cancer,beyond its individual traumatic dimension,affects the whole family,which can modify family ties and family functioning.Our objective is to evaluate family functioning from the complex model evaluating cohesion and adaptability when an adolescent or young adult has cancer.Methods:Adolescents and young adults with cancer(n=41),mothers(n=41),and fathers(n=13)participated in this study.They completed the Family Adaptation and Cohesion Scales(FACES Ⅲ)questionnaire.Family functioning when an aya is ill has been compared to that of families without any disease.Results:a comparison of the mean scores of perceived cohesion and adaptability of face Ⅲ indicates no significant difference for cohesion.In contrast,the averages of the adaptability scores of our sample with those of the general population indicate that families with cancer hais generally feel more“adaptable”than the non-clinical population.These results are statistically significant for AJA,but also for mothers and fathers.Regarding the mean scores of ideal cohesion and ideal adaptability,there are no significant differences between fathers in our sample and fathers in the general population.In contrast,mothers in our sample had less ideal adaptability than those in the general population.In aya patients with cancer,the scores of both adaptability and cohesion were significantly different from those of non-diseased adolescents.Conclusion:Cancer leads to many changes in family relationships,making it difficult to empower the young patient and latent the evolution of the relationship.

Factors Affecting the Perception of Family Functioning among Couples in Child-Rearing Japanese Families

In family healthcare nursing, the family system unit (i.e., a group in which the members, seen as a whole, mutually interact) is the target of care. As nurses tend to obtain family-related information from particular family members in the clinical setting, when assessing families, they often confront the issue of the differences between the theoretical level and methodological level. Although this issue needs resolving for evidence-based family nursing practice, sufficient research is lacking on the methodology related to family assessment. The present study aimed to clarify the factors that affected evaluation of family functioning among couples. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 child-rearing families (couples) using the Survey of Family Environment (SFE) as a family functioning scale. Content analysis identified 12 factors that affected discrepancies in the couples’ evaluations and eight factors that affected agreement in those evaluations. These factors were classified into three categories: factors concerning family or family members;factors concerning questions related to the SFE;and factors concerning the view of the family as a whole. The results of this study should contribute to the development of family assessment tools and effective methods for evaluation of family care.

Family functioning mediation in tic severity and quality of life for children with Tourette syndrome

BACKGROUND Tourette syndrome(TS)is recognized as a neurodevelopmental disorder profoundly influenced by familial factors,particularly family functioning.However,the relationship among family functioning,tic severity,and quality of life in individuals with TS during childhood and adolescence remains unclear.We hypothesized that family functioning plays a role in the association between the severity of TS and quality of life in children.AIM To determine the role of family functioning in the relationship between TS severity and quality of life.METHODS This study enrolled 139 children(male/female=113/26)with TS.We assessed tic severity using the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale,quality of life via the Tourette Syndrome Quality of Life Scale,and family functioning through the Family Assessment Device.Our analysis focused on correlating these measures and exploring the mediating role of family functioning in the relationship between tic severity and quality of life.Additionally,we examined if this mediating effect varied by gender or the presence of comorbidity.RESULTS We found that family communication dysfunction had a significant mediating effect between tic severity and both psychological symptoms(indirect effect:Β=0.0038,95%confidence interval:0.0006-0.0082)as well as physical and activities of daily living impairment(indirect effect:Β=0.0029,95%confidence interval:0.0004-0.0065).For vocal tic severity,this mediation was found to be even more pronounced.Additionally,in male participants and those without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,the mediating effect of family communication dysfunction was still evident.CONCLUSION Our study highlights the impact of family functioning on the tic severity and the quality of life in children.This relationship is influenced by gender and comorbid conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

NORMAL FAMILIES OF MEROMORPHIC FUNCTIONS SHARING A HOLOMORPHIC FUNCTION AND THE CONVERSE OF THE BLOCH PRINCIPLE

In this paper, we investigate normal families of meromorphic functions, prove some theorems of normal families sharing a holomorphic function, and give a counterex- ample to the converse of the Bloch principle based on the theorems.

NORMAL FAMILIES AND SHARED VALUES OF HOLOMORPHIC FUNCTIONS

Let F be a family of holomorphic functions in a domain D, k be a positive integer, a, b（≠0）, c（≠0） and d be finite complex numbers. If, for each f∈F, all zeros of f-d have multiplicity at least k, f^（k） = a whenever f=0, and f=c whenever f^（k） = b, then F is normal in D. This result extends the well-known normality criterion of Miranda and improves some results due to Chen-Fang, Pang and Xu. Some examples are provided to show that our result is sharp.

NORMAL FAMILIES OF MEROMORPHIC FUNCTIONS WITH SHARED VALUES

We obtain some normality criteria of families of meromorphic functions sharing values related to Hayman conjecture, which improves some earlier related results.

Structure and function of the contactin-associated protein family in myelinated axons and their relationship with nerve diseases

The contactin-associated protein （Caspr） family participates in nerve excitation and conduction, and neurotransmitter release in myelinated axons. We analyzed the structures and functions of the Caspr family- CNTNAP1 （Casprl）, CNTNAP2 （Caspr2）, CNTNAP3 （Caspr3）, CNTNAP4 （Caspr4） and CNTNAP5 （Caspr5）, Casprl-5 is not only involved in the formation of myelinated axons, but also participates in maintaining the stability of adjacent connections. Casprl participates in the formation, differentiation, and proliferation of neurons and astrocytes, and in motor control and cognitive function. We also analyzed the relationship between the Caspr family and neurodegenerative diseases, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune encephalitis. However, the effects of Caspr on disease course and prognosis remain poorly understood. The effects of Caspr on disease diagnosis and treatment need further investigation.

THE NORMAL FAMILITY OF MERMORPHIC FUNCTIONS

Let F be a family of mermorphic functions in a domain D, and let a, b, c be complex numbers, a ≠ b. If for each f ∈ F, the zeros of f-c are of multiplicity ≥ k ＋ 1, and -↑Ef（k）（a） belong to -↑Ef （a）, -↑Ef（k）（b）belong to -↑Ef （b）, then F is normal in D.

NORMAL FAMILY OF MEROMORPHIC FUNCTIONS SHARING HOLOMORPHIC FUNCTIONS AND THE CONVERSE OF THE BLOCH PRINCIPLE

In 1996, C. C. Yang and P. C. Hu [8] showed that： Let f be a transcendental meromorphic function on the complex plane, and a ≠ 0 be a complex number; then assume that n 〉 2, n1,… , nk are nonnegative integers such that n1＋… ＋ nk ≥1; thus fn（f′）n1…（f（k））nk-a has infinitely zeros. The aim of this article is to study the value distribution of differential polynomial, which is an extension of the result of Yang and Hu for small function and all zeros of f having multiplicity at least k ≥2. Namely, we prove that fn（f′）n1…（f（k））nk-a（z） has infinitely zeros, where f is a transcendental meromorphic function on the complex plane whose all zeros have multiplicity at least k≥ 2, and a（z） 0 is a small function of f and n ≥ 2, n1,… ,nk are nonnegative integers satisfying n1＋ …＋ nk ≥1. Using it, we establish some normality criterias for a family of meromorphic functions under a condition where differential polynomials generated by the members of the family share a holomorphic function with zero points. The results of this article are supplement of some problems studied by d. Yunbo and G. Zongsheng [6], and extension of some problems studied X. Wu and Y. Xu [10]. The main result of this article also leads to a counterexample to the converse of Bloeh＇s principle.

A Note on Normal Families of Meromorphic Functions and Sharing Set

In the paper,we prove the main result:Let k(≥2)be an integer,and a,b and c be three distinct complex numbers.Let F be a family of functions holomorphic in a domain D in complex plane,all of whose zeros have multiplicity at least k.Suppose that for each f∈F,f(z)and f(k)(z)share the set{a,b,c}.Then F is a normal family in D.

Normal Families of Holomorphic Functions Concerning Shared a Polynomial

In this paper,we study normal families of holomorphic function concerning shared a polynomial.Let F be a family of holomorphic functions in a domain D,k(2)be a positive integer,K be a positive number andα(z)be a polynomial of degree p(p 1).For each f∈F and z∈D,if f and f sharedα(z)CM and|f(k)(z)|K whenever f(z)-α(z)=0 in D, then F is normal in D.

Normality Criteria for Families of Holomorphic Functions

Let f be a holomorphic function on a domain D (?) C, and let a be a finite complex number. We denote by Ef(α) = {z∈ D : f(z) = a, ignoring multiplicity} the set of all distinct α-points of f. Let F be a family of holomorphic functions on D. If there exist three finite values a, b(≠ 0, a) and c(≠0) such that for every f ∈ F, Ef(0) (?) Ef'(a) and Ef'(b)(?) Ef(c), then F is a normal family on D.

Normal families and shared values of meromorphic functions

We studied the normality conditions in families of meromorphic functions, improved the results of Fang and Zalcman [Fang ML, Zalcman L, Normal families and shared values of meromorphic functions, Computational Methods and Function Theory, 2001, 1 （1）： 289-299], and generalized two new normality criterions. Let F be a family of meromorphic functions in a domain D, a a non-zero finite complex number, B a positive real number, and k and m two positive integers satisfying m〉2k＋4. If every function denoted by f belonging to F has only zeros with multiplicity at least k and satisfies f^m（z）f^（k）（Z）=α→ ｜^f（k）（z）｜ ≤B or f^m（z）f^（k）（z）=α→｜f（z）｜ ≥, then F is normal in D.

The Relationship between College Students’ Online Game Addiction, Family Function and Self-Control

Objective: To study the status of online game addiction, self-control ability and family function, analyze the influence factors and the relationship between them. Methods: The questionnaire of online game addiction, family function and self-control ability was used to investigate some college students. Results: 1) The detection rate of college students’ online game addiction is 40%. There are significant differences in sex, grade and only child in online game addiction. 2) There are significant differences in self-control ability and family function between online game addicts and non-addicts. 3) Self-control ability and family function have a significant predictive effect on online game addiction. Conclusion: College students’ online game addiction is affected by their self-control ability and family function, and it can be alleviated by improving their self-control ability and family function.

Subjective Well-being and Family Functioning among Adolescents Left Behind by Migrating Parents in Jiangxi Province, China

We sought to identify the differences between adolescents left behind in their home villages/towns （LBA） and non-left behind adolescents （NLB） on subjective well-being and family functioning due to parental migration in south China. We used a stratified cluster sampling method to recruit middle school students in a city experiencing population-emigration in Jiangxi Province in 2010. Participants included adolescents from families with： （1） one migrant parent, （2） both parents who migrated, or （3） non-left behind adolescents （i.e., no migrant parent）. To determine predictors of subjective well-being, we used structural equation models. Adolescents left behind by both parents （LBB） were less likely to express life satisfaction （P = 0.038） in terms of their environments （P = 0.011） compared with NLB. A parent or parents who migrated predicts lower subjective well-being of adolescents （P = 0.051） and also lower academic performance. Being apart from their parents may affect family functioning negatively from an adolescent＇s viewpoint. Given the hundreds of millions of persons in China, many who are parents, migrating for work, there may be mental health challenges in some of the adolescents left behind.

Evaluation of Family Dysfunction in Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder

Introduction: Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are very common disorders in hospitalized patients. Considering that family problems are one of the factors in the appearance and persistence of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, in this study, we decided to investigate and compare the family functioning between these two groups of patients. Methods: The sample consisted of 50 patients with schizophrenia and 50 patients with bipolar I disorder. The third group was the control group which consisted of 50 normal different professions such as teachers, workers, housekeepers and others. Then the Family Functioning Scale (FAD-I) was used and the final results of the three groups were compared by SPSS V21 software. Results: In the schizophrenia group, 88.9% percent of patients had family functioning scores less than 109.81 which showed that they had severe family dysfunction but in the bipolar I disorder group, 11.1% and all participants in the control group, had scores higher than 109.81.Conclusion: Family dysfunction was seen in schizophrenic patients rather than in the other two groups.

The Normal Family of Meromorphic Functions Concerning Shared Analytic Function

In this paper,we study the normal criterion of meromorphic functions concerning shared analytic function.We get some theorems concerning shared analytic function,which improves some earlier related results.

Some Results on Unicity of Entire Functions Related to Normal Families

This paper studied the connection between normal family and unicity, and proved some results on unicity of entire functions. Mostly, it was proved： Let f be a nonconstant entire function, and let a, c be two nonzero complex numbers. If E（a,f）=E（a,f＇ ）, and f＂（z）=c whenever f＇ （z）=a, then f（z）=Ae^（cz）/u ＋（ac-a^2）/c.The proof uses the theory of normal families in an essential way.

Family functioning integrated with diabetes self-management： a concept analysis

Although the concept of family functioning has gained recent popularity, the terms ＂family functioning＂ and ＂family resilience＂ are sometimes confused and used interchangeably. The aim of this concept analysis was to clarify what is meant by family functioning in the context of diabetes self-management by assessing specific attributes, antecedents, and consequences. A concept analysis model by Walker and Avant was applied. The identified attributes of family functioning in a diabetes self-management context included problem-solving, communication, roles, affective responsiveness, affective involvement, and behavioral control. Antecedents included family structure, socioeconomic status, family functioning relationships, family stage, and life events. Consequences included family satisfaction, family cohesion, and family relationships. This analysis provided a deeper understanding of a family functioning concept within a diabetes self-management context. It is recommended that health care providers should be aware of antecedent factors that could inhibit outcome improvement. Further research is needed to explain family functioning attributes in relation to antecedents and potential consequences.