International Journal of Pedagogics
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VOLUME
Vol.05 Issue06 2025
PAGE NO.
372-374
10.37547/ijp/Volume05Issue06-98
Main Working Forms Of Working With The Family
Umarova Muqaddaskhan
(PhD), Associate Professor of Kokand State University, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Uzbekistan
Received:
15 April 2025;
Accepted:
29 May 2025;
Published:
27 June 2025
Abstract:
This article provides a scientific analysis of the main working forms of working with the family from a
psychological, pedagogical and social perspective. It discusses the interrelationship between the family and
society, the educational processes occurring in the family, and the importance of organizing effective cooperation
with parents. It illustrates with examples how positive results can be achieved through various family-oriented
methods, counseling, psychological support and preventive measures. The article also discusses the experiences
of modern educational institutions and social specialists in working with families, innovative methods and ideas
about the effectiveness of activities carried out using digital tools.
Keywords:
Working with the family, psychological support, cooperation, innovative methods, social pedagogy.
Introduction:
The family is the main link of any society,
and its integrity, development and strength play an
important role in the development of society as a
whole. The social, spiritual, psychological and
educational relationships formed in the family are
reflected not only in the members of this family, but
also in other spheres of society. Therefore, in modern
conditions, one of the important tasks facing
representatives of the social sphere, educators and
psychologists is to improve the mechanisms of working
with the family, to help solve various problems using
effective methods, to improve the spiritual and
psychological environment of the family. The
importance of working with the family is formed, first
of all, depending on its specific characteristics, social
and psychological factors. Each family is influenced by
the socio-economic conditions of society, national
customs and traditions, level of education, and
patterns of interpersonal relationships. In the process
of historical development, various changes have
occurred in the structure of the family and the
distribution of roles in it. For example, since the middle
of the 20th century, the family structure in many
countries has become somewhat simpler, replacing the
former large families with nuclear families consisting
only of parents and children. Now, globalization,
economic
reforms,
technological
development,
migration and similar processes are significantly
affecting the order of family relations. When
determining the forms of work in a socio-pedagogical
or psychological approach, the requirements, problems
and level of development of the family should be taken
into account, first of all. Factors such as the family of
the pupil or student, the relationships that are formed
there, the educational environment, and the mental
and physical characteristics of their children also
determine the content of the work. Difficulties related
to raising children, problems of social adaptation or
conflicts may be observed in the family. In such
circumstances, timely assistance from educators,
psychologists, and social workers, as well as a properly
selected form of work, in many cases allows saving the
family from a social crisis, mitigating conflicts in the
family, and having a positive impact on the personal
development of children.
The role of educational institutions, in particular
schools, in working with families is invaluable. School is
a social place where the main part of students' lives is
spent, where knowledge and education are provided.
Regular cooperation between parents and the school
serves the intellectual, socio-psychological and spiritual
development of children. In modern education, "parent
meetings" remain a traditional form, but this method is
often limited to only informing parents and listing the
problems that have arisen in the study of their children.
This process can be further improved and replaced with
interactive conversations that require the participation
of parents and are aimed at finding solutions together
with them. Then, during the school year, positive and
negative changes in the development, upbringing and
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study of the child will be discussed together, and real
practical proposals will be developed.
"Consulate" or "consultation" services also play a
special role in active work with parents. When parents
feel a problem with their child, they turn to specialists
who act as consultants. In this case, a psychologist,
social pedagogue or class teacher thoroughly studies
the family situation, analyzes the obstacles they face,
and makes appropriate recommendations. During such
meetings, issues such as the child's behavior, mental
and
social
development
characteristics,
their
psychological state, and the tension of family
relationships are thoroughly considered, and if
necessary, cooperation with social services or medical
specialists is recommended. It is important that during
such consultations, parents should not just be passive
listeners, but should be encouraged to actively reflect,
analyze the problem together, and find solutions.
Educational events, seminars, and master classes also
have a good effect in the process of working with the
family. For example, in trainings organized on the topic
"Secrets of Successful Parenting" or "Methods of
Effective Communication with Children", parents gain
rich experience both theoretically and practically.
During the events, parents' educational skills are
expanded through various games, role-playing
exercises, group discussions, and psychological tests,
and their level of understanding their child, their
emotions, and their abilities is increased. It is important
that the trainings are conducted by qualified
psychologists or educators, and that they work in a
friendly and cooperative spirit in communication with
parents. This method creates a favorable opportunity
to form a community atmosphere in the family,
prevent educational problems, and strengthen the
mental health of family members.
Another important form of work with families is the
form of “home visit” or “home observation”. This
method is mainly used in socially disadvantaged,
complex families, in cases where it is necessary to
directly observe the conditions of the home where
educational deficiencies are observed. A social
educator, psychologist or other specialist visits such
families and identifies the existing conditions there,
factors affecting upbringing, conflicts or household
problems. If the family needs social assistance,
contacting
relevant
organizations,
providing
information about various social programs, and
assisting in the preparation of necessary documents
are also components of this form of work. Talking
directly with family members in this context,
identifying their needs and interests, and developing
preventive measures, if necessary, can give positive
results. In modern conditions, the use of digital
technologies is also becoming increasingly relevant in
the process of working with families. Fast
communication channels are being created between
parents and educators through online platforms, social
networks, and messengers. Information such as the
child's grades, behavior, level of participation in
classes, and medical examination results are entered
into electronic systems and shared with parents in a
timely manner. Online training, webinars, and remote
consultations have become especially widespread
during the pandemic, which makes it easier for families
to receive appropriate help from qualified specialists.
At the same time, digital tools can be used to provide
parents with educational videos, electronic manuals,
psychological questionnaires, conduct general surveys,
and provide promotional materials based on areas of
interest. It is important that such technological
approaches do not neglect the issues of confidentiality
of personal information and compliance with ethical
standards in communication with parents. In addition
to working with adults in the family, it is necessary to
organize individual or group psychological sessions
with children. Determining the needs and interests of
children, taking into account their age characteristics,
temperament type, and position in the family, and
conducting independent psychological assistance
courses, if necessary, will have a positive effect. If a
child is involved in a family problem or conflict as a
victim, an appropriate strategy of action should be
selected for him. For example, resorting to the method
of “mediation” or “intermediation” in resolving conflict
situations,
developing
steps
to
improve
communication between the child and his parents, and
strengthening mutual trust will serve to maintain
psychological health.
It is necessary to ensure that the principle of strong
social partnership is applied in the process of working
with the family. In this case, schools, neighborhoods,
social protection departments, medical centers, law
enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions
can work together, and if necessary, they can combine
services such as medical and psychological support for
the family, legal advice, economic assistance, and
modern vocational training. Creating a single "social
cooperation platform" at the community level,
launching spiritual and educational programs for
parents, and widely covering family values, a healthy
lifestyle, and upbringing issues through the media will
also provide additional impetus to these efforts.
On the other hand, in some families, educational
problems may be associated with the low level of
education of parents, addiction to harmful habits,
financial insufficiency or social difficulties. In these
cases, in addition to spiritual and educational
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propaganda, specific and planned socio-economic
support measures are also important. Factors such as
reducing poverty, creating decent sources of income
for families, increasing employment, and providing
assistance in acquiring necessary specialties are of
great importance in reducing conflicts and stress
factors within the family. Therefore, the main forms of
work with the family should be wide-ranging,
interconnected, and implemented on the basis of a
system of careful study, analysis and goal-oriented
actions in each case. It is also necessary to consider the
organization of socio-pedagogical activities in the
process of working with the family within the
framework of general and specific goals. The general
goal is to increase the number of healthy, strong,
spiritually rich and socially active families in society,
and to increase the educational literacy of parents. A
specific goal may be to solve a particular family's
discomfort or problem, improve social adaptation in
children, reduce tension between parents, stabilize the
psychological environment, etc. It is noteworthy that
the practice of compiling a "family psychological
portrait" is increasingly being used to achieve these
goals. Based on the information collected over a certain
period of time through interviews, observations, tests
and questionnaires with family members, individual
recommendations are developed for each family. Such
an approach helps to make the work targeted and
individual. In conclusion, it can be said that the main
forms of work with families should be constantly
updated and adapted to the requirements of the times.
Today, along with traditional methods, interactive and
technological
approaches,
social
partnership,
psychological training, online counseling, family visits
and
mediation
are
important
in
achieving
effectiveness. When choosing each method, the
specific characteristics of the family, its needs,
educational environment, socio-economic conditions
and other factors should be taken into account. At the
same time, it is important that all segments of society -
school,
neighborhood,
state
and
non-state
organizations, law enforcement agencies - work
together in this process, act in a spirit of mutual
cooperation. Only then will it be possible to achieve
stable and lasting positive results in the process of
working with the family, strengthen the future of
children, and develop a healthy social environment in
society.
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