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Systemic family therapy

Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Systemic Family Therapy
  • Psychological Research

Background:

  • Circular questions are a technique in systemic family therapy.
  • They generate multiple explanations and stimulate therapist curiosity.
  • This avoids seeking a single definitive explanation for family situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application of circular questions in qualitative research.
  • To invite respondents to share meanings behind phenomena.
  • To examine how relationships contribute to research findings.

Main Methods:

  • Discusses the application of circular questioning from systemic family therapy.
  • Uses examples from a study on children's mental health services.
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    • Circular questioning can be employed in qualitative research interviews and participant observation.
    • It yields rich data sources.
    • It promotes researcher curiosity and illuminates relational issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Circular questioning is a valuable technique for qualitative researchers.
    • It enhances data collection by focusing on meanings and relationships.
    • It fosters deeper understanding in studies involving individuals or groups.