Testing a model of codependency for college students in Taiwan based on Bowen's concept of differentiation

The purpose of this study was to test a model of codependency based on Bowen's concept of differentiation for college students in Taiwan. The relations between family‐of‐origin dysfunction, differentiation of self, codependency traits and related symptoms including low self‐esteem, relationship...

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Published in:International journal of psychology 2018-04, Vol.53 (2), p.107-116
Main Author: Chang, Shih‐Hua
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment
Adult
Bowen family systems theory
Codependency
Codependency (Psychology) - physiology
College students
Counseling
Differentiation
Differentiation of self
Female
Humans
Male
Psychological distress
Self Concept
Self esteem
Students - psychology
Taiwan
Taiwanese college students
Universities
Young Adult
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to test a model of codependency based on Bowen's concept of differentiation for college students in Taiwan. The relations between family‐of‐origin dysfunction, differentiation of self, codependency traits and related symptoms including low self‐esteem, relationship distress and psychological adjustment problems were examined. Data were collected from 567 college students from 2 large, urban universities in northern Taiwan. Results indicated a significantly negative relationship between levels of codependency and self‐differentiation and that self‐differentiation partially mediated the relationship between family‐of‐origin dysfunction and codependency. The implications of these findings for counselling Taiwanese college students who experience codependency traits and related symptoms as well as suggestions for future research are discussed.
ISSN:0020-7594
1464-066X
DOI:10.1002/ijop.12271