STRATI Journal of Family and Community Research

The Journal aims to:

• Promote cutting-edge research that explores the changing structures, roles, and functions of families in the context of social, economic, cultural, and environmental transformations.
• Analyze community resilience, cohesion, participation, and governance in the face of demographic, economic, and environmental shifts.
• Provide a platform for comparative and cross-cultural research on families and communities, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
• Strengthen evidence-based policymaking and program design in areas such as social protection, education, health, housing, livelihoods, and community governance.
• Foster dialogue between academics, policymakers, NGOs, and community-based organizations.

Scope includes (but is not limited to):

• Family structures, transitions, and intergenerational relations.
• Community resilience, development, and empowerment.
• Gender dynamics within families and communities.
• Social protection and welfare systems.
• Migration and transnational family networks.
• Social cohesion, civic participation, and community governance.

Detailed Themes

Potential focus areas include, but are not limited to:

1. Family Structures and Diversity – nuclear, extended, single-parent, and blended families across cultural contexts.
2. Intergenerational Relationships – caregiving, dependency, and the transfer of resources between generations.
3. Family Wellbeing and Poverty – social determinants of family wellbeing and anti-poverty interventions.
4. Marriage, Divorce, and Partnership Trends – changing norms, legal frameworks, and implications for family stability.
5. Parenting and Child Development – parenting practices, early childhood care, and education policies.
6. Youth Transitions and Family Support – from education to employment, and the role of families in life-course transitions.
7. Gender Roles in Families and Communities – division of labor, decision-making, and empowerment.
8. Health, Care, and Ageing in Families – elder care, chronic illness management, and family caregiving roles.
9. Migration and Family Separation – impacts on care arrangements, remittances, and community ties.
10. Community Resilience and Disaster Preparedness – local responses to environmental and economic shocks.
11. Social Capital and Civic Engagement – trust, networks, and participation in community governance.
12. Community-Based Organizations and Local Governance – roles in service delivery and advocacy.
13. Housing, Land, and Family Security – tenure rights, informal settlements, and community land use.
14. Education and Lifelong Learning in Communities – school systems, literacy programs, and skills training.
15. Family Violence and Community Safety – prevention, protection mechanisms, and legal frameworks.
16. Digital Inclusion in Families and Communities – access to ICT and its role in social and economic participation.
17. Economic Participation of Families and Communities – livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and collective action.
18. Cultural Practices and Community Identity – traditions, rituals, and identity formation.
19. Policy Innovations for Family and Community Support – integrated models for social services and development programs.
20. Climate Change, Families, and Communities – adaptation, displacement, and community-led solutions.

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