Redressing Inequity in Parent Care Among Siblings

When inequities occur in the division of labor among adult siblings caring for older parents, conflict may result. This paper uses equity theory as a framework for understanding the processes used by siblings to rectify imbalances in their parental responsibilities. The study is based on a sample of 40 focus group participants who described caregiving relationships among siblings. Consistent with equity theory, these participants used two approaches to redress inequities in their sibling caregiving relationships: requesting behavioral changes from siblings and making cognitive changes. The findings suggest that these two approaches can result in more perceived equity but may also lead to even greater perceived inequity and distress.     

生态中心主义和地方主权视角下的政府管理

现代社会 ,变化是政府政策的常态。政策指向与管理理念的变化的本身就是文明的演进、地方主权运动和朝鲜半岛的统一进程的结果。人类片面追求经济增长的消极后果之一 ,是其反过来破坏了人类赖以生存的生态环境。生态中心主义要解决工业化时代遗留下来的后遗症 ,从而保护和恢复生态系统已成为今天首要的议题。为迎接新的文明时代的到来 ,领导理念、科层制度和政策取向都必须进行相应的变革。南北朝鲜统一后的综合行政管理制度与地方政府间的协作管理制度建设 ,必须放弃过去的“富国强兵”的战略 ,做到优势互补 ,并由“生活数量型”的发展政策转变为“生活质量型”的发展政策 ,共同建设诸如“江陵———束草———东海”协作发展区 ,为朝鲜半岛和平与共同繁荣而努力