Family Process and Content Model: A Contextual Model for Family Studies

Abstract

According to Family Process and Content Model (FPC Model), Family is a Contextual and Dynamic Phenomena (Samani, 2008a). Samani (2005) designed FPC Model based on clinical observation, family interview and experimental data. Family process, family content and family social context are the main dimensions of in FPC Model. Family process refers to verity of family functions to help the family as a system to adjust with new situations and needs. Family content refers to family possession and family social context defines situational characters and social values and beliefs those hold a family. According to Samani (2010, 2008b) three types of family can be defined based on the two first dimensions (Family process and Family content): healthy or efficient family, unhealthy or inefficient family and, Problematic family. The FPC Model based on three different family assessment zoom (Holistic zoom, Multidimensional zoom, and Pathological zoom) provides a useful framework for family description and family perception.