Psychological Type and Family Functioning Exploring the Interface between the Self and the System

The Circumplex Model of family functioning describes levels of cohesion & flexibility within a family. This information illustrates current family dynamics & specifies the direction & magnitude of change desired in the family's structure & emotional bonding. Individual psycholog...

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Published in:Journal of systemic therapies 2002-07, Vol.21 (2), p.90-108
Main Author: Hultquist, Anna K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Family Relations
Family Therapy
Flexibility
Psychotherapy
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Summary:The Circumplex Model of family functioning describes levels of cohesion & flexibility within a family. This information illustrates current family dynamics & specifies the direction & magnitude of change desired in the family's structure & emotional bonding. Individual psychological type describes innate preferences that influence the behavior of each family member. The preferred functions, lifestyle & attitude of each member combine to influence the relational dynamics of cohesion & flexibility & the quality & style of communication experienced. The active interface between individual psychological type & family type can illuminate the reciprocal influence between these individual & family descriptors. A case study is used to describe the clinical application in enhancing treatment effectiveness. 2 Figures, 33 References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1195-4396
1930-6318
DOI:10.1521/jsyt.21.2.90.23113