Temporal Cycles and Sequences in Family Systems

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This paper explores ways in which temporal cycles and sequences organize events \Nithin family systems. The family is viewed as being in a network of systems which includes biological, behavioral and social interactional levels. Dimensions of temporal organization in the family system discussed are: (1) circadian cycles, particularly the relation between body temperature biorhythms and day-night periodicity; (2) the various forms of time frames which arise from different system levels; (3) the degree of synchrony within and across time frames; (4) and the sequential ·organization of family interaction. Implications for research are discussed wh.ich suggest multi-methodologies in examining cyclical and sequential temporal organization in the family over various time frames and system levels.

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