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Families as systems

M J Cox1, B Paley

  • 1Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 27599-8180, USA.

Annual Review of Psychology
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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Systems theories offer valuable frameworks for understanding families, child development, and adult relationships. These dynamic systems models highlight transactional processes and multiple influences, guiding research and interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Studies
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Systems Theory

Background:

  • Traditional models often overlook complex family dynamics.
  • An organismic or systems metaphor provides a more holistic perspective.
  • Understanding families requires examining transactional and regulatory processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss theoretical and conceptual models of families using a systems metaphor.
  • To highlight the importance of systems theories in advancing research and data organization.
  • To explore the application of systems theories to family dynamics and development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of theoretical and conceptual models.
  • Focus on systems theories applied to families.
  • Examination of research consistent with systems views.

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Main Results:

  • Systems theories stimulate new research and organize existing data.
  • Advances in these theories enhance understanding of child development and adult adaptation.
  • Dynamic systems models illuminate transactional regulatory processes.

Conclusions:

  • Systems theories are crucial for understanding development and adaptation in families.
  • These models have significant implications for designing effective interventions.
  • The application of systems theories offers a powerful lens for family research.