Abstract
During systemic family therapy of young schizophrenics, changes in social perception and in perceived family environment were investigated. In an exploratory study, SYMLOG adjective ratings were used to obtain data on reciprocalperceptions among family members. A German modification of the Family Environment Scale was used to measure changes in the perception of the shared family situation regarding goals and means. After one year of therapy we found a greater consensus among family members in perceptions of the index patients. However, there were almost no changes in the reciprocal perceptions offathers and mothers or in perceptions of the shared family environment. The importance of consensus on the SYMLOG dimensions for a well-functioning family are discussed in connection with modern social action theory, the concept of perspective taking, and the therapeutic method of circular questioning.
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