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Families with multiple problems through a Bowenian lens

N C Hurst1, D D Sawatzky, D P Pare

  • 1University of Alberta, Edmonton.

Child Welfare
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study found that families with multiple problems often show lower differentiation and distinct multigenerational issues, aligning with Bowen theory. These family dynamics impact child welfare cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Families involved with child welfare often present complex challenges.
  • Understanding family processes is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Bowenian theory offers a framework for analyzing family dynamics and multigenerational patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine family processes in problem-ridden families using a Bowenian perspective.
  • To test hypotheses regarding lower differentiation and distinct multigenerational problems in these families.
  • To explore the relationship between family differentiation and multigenerational issues in families interacting with child welfare services.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with parents from 17 families involved with child welfare.
  • Genogram construction to map family structures and relationships.
  • Administration of a questionnaire measuring differentiation of self (emotional separateness).

Main Results:

  • A high frequency of multigenerational problems was observed in the studied families.
  • Parents in these families exhibited lower levels of differentiation compared to a general population norm group.
  • The findings were consistent with predictions derived from Bowen's family systems theory.

Conclusions:

  • Lower differentiation and prominent multigenerational problems are characteristic of families with multiple issues, particularly those involved with child welfare.
  • Bowenian concepts of differentiation and multigenerational patterns provide valuable insights into the complexities of these families.
  • Further research can build upon these findings to develop targeted interventions for families facing significant challenges.

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