Idea #1: Include knowledge that would be helpful for undergraduate family science students who would work with families in the given defined geographic location of interest in the report.
Undergraduate family science students are often eager to learn about families in different parts of the world. SoF reports can provide these students with valuable knowledge about the families in the defined geographic location of interest in the report.
There are some specific ways to include knowledge that would be helpful for undergraduate family science students in SoF reports:
- Provide an overview of the demographic characteristics of families in the region. This includes information on family structure, family size, and household income.
- Describe the cultural norms and values that influence family life in the region. This includes information on parenting practices, gender roles, and family relationships.
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities that families in the region face. This includes information on poverty, education, and healthcare.
- Highlight the resources that are available to support families in the region. This includes information on government programs, non-profit organizations, and community groups.
By including this type of information in SoF reports, scholars can help undergraduate family science students better understand the families they will be working with and develop the skills and knowledge they need to be effective family professionals.
Idea #2: Include what people (families) in that geographic area would want stakeholders to know to provide them with resources that promote wellbeing and thriving.
SoF reports can also be used to give a voice to families and to communicate their needs to stakeholders. By including information on what families would want stakeholders to know, scholars can help ensure that resources are allocated in a way that best meets the needs of families.
Here are some specific ways to include information on what families want stakeholders to know in SoF reports:
- Conduct interviews or focus groups with families to learn about their needs and priorities.
- Review surveys or other data sources that collect information on the needs of families.
- Include quotes from families in the SoF report to give them a platform to share their voices.
- Make recommendations to stakeholders on how they can provide resources that promote family wellbeing and thriving.
By including this type of information in SoF reports, scholars can help to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the needs of families and that they are allocating resources in a way that best meets those needs.
