-Question: Find an article in the news related to a scientific study in maternal
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-Question: Find an article in the news related to a scientific study in maternal, child, and family health. Post a link of the news story with the following information about your article:
- What is the main message from the news story? How does it relate to MCFH (maternal child family health)?
- What is the source (i.e., news media) of the story?
- Is it a credible source?
- Is the story based on the findings from the study or opinions about the topic?
- Do you think there is any potential for bias in reporting this news story? Why or why not?
- What are the implications of this story and the scientific findings for you/others/policy makers (can select one or more implications)?
Explanation / Answer
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rena_Repetti/publication/11433175_Risky_Families_Family_Social_Environments_and_the_Mental_and_Physical_Health_of_Offspring/links/09e4150e761ea032f6000000.pdf
The above link is a credible source of study in the field of mental health of offsprings. The research talks about the impact of psychosocial environment and its profound impact on the upbringing & culmination of the offspring. This means that the outcome is visible in terms of how the child later performs or adapts in her/his environment as an adult. Furthermore it talks about how people who are exposed to negative familial interactions are at a higher risk for health concerns, mental disorders, chronic diseases and early mortality. Therefore, childhood family interaction determines mental and physical health across the lifespan. The study is in fact based on scientific evidences, which makes it impossible for the study material to be biased or distorted. For policy making and from a psychologist's point of view the study is highly useful since practitioners can ensure that while undertaking marital counseling, these issues are touched upon and the importance of an emotionally enabling environment is emphasized while counseling. This is especially true for couple counseling of expecting parents. It may prove to be energizing and uplifting from them to have the awareness of the profound impact they can have in building the life of their child.
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