The Impact of Schizophrenia on Clients’ Religious Beliefs: Implications for Families
- 1 November 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services
- Vol. 76 (9) , 551-558
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104438949507600905
Abstract
Family functioning is disrupted when a member develops schizophrenia. This thought disorder produces major changes in the person's ability to communicate with other members and participate in the family culture. However, although schizophrenia produces bizarre or impoverished thinking, it does not usually alter the individual's prior religious belief system. The family's religious tradition can provide a context within which to rebuild relationships between the relative who has schizophrenia and other members. The author presents theoretical bases of family systems and symbolic interactionism as frameworks to guide intervention.Keywords
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