Category: Family
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Emotions and Self-Identity in Western Society
Emotions play a central role in human cognitive processes. Although the psychological and cognitive aspects of human reality are closely interrelated with the emotional one and emotions largely affect the outcome of behavior, a person may find it difficult to explain what an emotion is. Throughout time, the complex nature of emotions has drawn the…
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Changes in a Person Analysis
In this essay, I will discuss the changes occurred with my friend whom I have known for over three years. Although we live in the same city, we rarely meet, but often talk on the phone. She runs a small business that provides printing products for various organizations. My friend was an extremely ambitious and…
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Awareness of the Family Chronic Conditions as a Critical Step Toward a Comprehensive Health Assessment
This report aims at collecting and critically analyzing the information about the chronic diseases run in the family, with a focus on assessing hereditary patterns and risks of transmission to other members. After a short conversation with my family members according to the guidelines of the Surgeon General’s Health Portrait Tool, I learned that all…
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The Impact of Exercise on Adults Above 18 Years Old
Abstract The study’s objective is to determine the impact of exercise on the blood pressure, sleep, and mood of adults above 18 years old. The study pays attention to both physically active and people with a sedentary lifestyle within the same age group. The null hypothesis states that there is no advantage in exercising for…
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US Athletes in Foreign Sports Teams
Table of Contents Introduction Nationality vs. Citizenship Sports Competition Opportunity for Foreign Country Possible Marketization of Citizenship Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Globalization and multiculturalism are changing people’s perceptions of national boundaries, which is especially relevant for less structured phenomena. In particular, in recent times, many athletes have competed at international sports events under the flag…
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Role of the Pediatric Nurse in Family-Centered Care For Toddlers
Table of Contents Introduction Four Roles of a Pediatric Nurse Child Development Care Plan Stressors and Special Needs Complementary Alternative Medicine Safety Considerations and Injury Prevention Conclusions References Introduction Pediatric nurses play an important role as intermediaries between the family, the child, and the healthcare system. Their job is very multifaceted and is crucial to…
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Family Assessment: Doane & Varcoe’s vs. De Mol’s Approach
Table of Contents Introduction Values, Beliefs and Assumptions that Underpin these Approaches Theoretical Frameworks Definition of Family and Health in the Approaches Conclusion References Introduction Family assessment is inevitable for nurses practicing family nursing. Therefore, it is important for such nurses to be well equipped with the right knowledge and skills about different approaches that…
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Indigenization of Sports History: The Roots of Hockey
Table of Contents Introduction Roots of Canadian Hockey Impact of Colonialism Unique Indigenous Perspectives Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Many cultural traditions and social practices that are widely known today are taken for granted, with people not thinking about their origins or meanings because they consider them not relevant anymore. However, delving deeper into the history of…
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South East College Showcase Sport Event
Introduction I chose to attend the third annual South East college showcase (boys) which was held on 31st January 2011 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event was hosted by a nonprofit organization; FC Alliance which seeks to promote the game of soccer among the youth in the region. The organization partnered with Soccer In College to…
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The Research Trip in Downtown Oakland, California
Downtown Oakland During my field research trip in Downtown Oakland, California, I gained enormous knowledge about the social, political and economical features of this part of the city. Oakland, California was established in mid 19th century but its deep and rich history dates much further than its 155 years of existence. The city is situated…