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Fixation and regression in the family life cycle
Family Process
|December 1, 1978
Summary
Family therapy can be more effective by considering family development stages. Concepts like fixation and regression help therapists specify issues for families in crisis.
Area of Science:
- Family Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Family therapy literature often overlooks family development stages.
- Family sociology offers tools to understand variations in family functioning based on developmental stages.
Observation:
- Families in acute distress require tailored assessments and interventions.
- The family developmental view can enhance therapeutic specificity.
Findings:
- The concepts of fixation and regression in the family life cycle are pragmatic assessment tools.
- These concepts help therapists identify and address specific family developmental issues.
Implications:
- Incorporating a family developmental perspective improves therapeutic outcomes.
- Case examples demonstrate the practical utility of these concepts in family crisis intervention.