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On the classification of families. A progress report
Archives of General Psychiatry
|April 1, 1977
Summary
This review integrates family classification schemas from the last 20 years. It proposes a multidimensional model over a typological one for better clinical application in family studies.
Area of Science:
- Family Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Family classification systems are diverse and often lack integration.
- Existing models may not fully capture the complexity of family dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and integrate existing family classification literature from the past two decades.
- To propose a more comprehensive model for family classification.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of family classification approaches.
- Organization of schemas into five key groups: adaptation, developmental stage, patient diagnosis, family theme, and marital relationship.
- Descriptive comparison and synthesis of identified family schemas.
Main Results:
- Identified five core groups of family schemas.
- Presented six distinct family types based on schema comparison.
- Summarized implications for clinical course and patient prognosis.
Conclusions:
- A multidimensional model of family classification is recommended over a typological approach.
- Integrated schemas offer a more nuanced understanding of families.
- This approach can enhance clinical utility and prognostic accuracy in family research.