A Developmental Model for Family Systems

1 June 1985

journal article
research article
Published by Wiley in Family Process

Vol. 24 (2) , 139-150
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1985.00139.x

Abstract

This paper reviews the historical context of concepts of development and some of the problems of applying them to family systems. A model of family systems development is presented that emphasizes changes in family shape through the individual life cycle. Some clinical uses of the model are described.

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