Author : Janet Velazquez
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)
Book Synopsis Differentiation, Resilience, Hardiness, and Social Support by : Janet Velazquez
Download or read book Differentiation, Resilience, Hardiness, and Social Support written by Janet Velazquez and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family functioning and differentiation of self are foundational constructs of family systems theory. The current research sough to explore the relationship within three areas of family functioning (cohesion, conflict, and emotional reactivity) while examining moderating factors of hardiness, resilience, and social supports. One hundred eighteen participants between the ages of 30-65 completed measures of family functioning, differentiation of self, hardiness, resilience, and social support. Multiple regressions determined significance within higher levels of differentiation and healthier family functioning. Likewise, buffers of hardiness, resilience, and social support mitigated healthier current family functioning. Bowenian concepts of differentiation and the Beavers family systems model of family functioning proved to be impactful, with five out of six areas reaching significance. Though hardiness and resilience were not as robust in moderation of family functioning, the population sampled self-reported high rates of resilience. Within the triad of self-support (family, friends, and significant other), the support of a significant other and the support of family rated higher than that of friends. Implications for further quantitative research examining differentiation of self and family functioning will cultivate further development of health families. Additionally, knowledge of the moderating effect of hardiness, resilience, and social supports can provide more effective strategies for mental health professionals to utilize as individuals emerge from family of origins that are difficult and other adverse life circumstances.