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Hierarchical relationship development: parents and children.

L S Fish1

  • 1Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Syracuse University, NY 13244-1250, USA. flstone@syr.edu

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|October 24, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study proposes a new method for understanding child and relational growth by integrating family development and relationship change theories. Symmetrical struggles are identified as crucial for maturing parent-child relationships and individual development.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Therapy
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Systems Theory

Background:

  • Child development and relational growth occur within hierarchical structures.
  • Family therapists have historically overlooked theoretical frameworks for guiding work in these hierarchical relationships.
  • Existing models offer insights into relationship stages and change processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel method for conceptualizing child and relational growth.
  • To integrate Wynne's epigenetic model of relational systems with Bateson's concepts of complementarity and symmetry.
  • To provide a theoretical guide for family therapists working with hierarchical relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of Wynne's (1984) epigenetic model of family development.

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  • Incorporation of Bateson's (1958) concepts of complementarity and symmetry.
  • Application of combined theoretical principles to understand parent-child relationship maturation.

    • Main Results:

    • Parent-child complementary relationships progress through developmental stages.
    • Symmetrical struggles are identified as a key mechanism driving relationship maturation.
    • These symmetrical struggles are essential for both relationship and individual development.

    Conclusions:

    • A theoretical framework integrating Wynne's and Bateson's work offers a new lens for child and relational growth.
    • Symmetrical struggles are vital components in the developmental process of parent-child relationships.
    • This approach enhances understanding of hierarchical dynamics in family systems.