Abstract
This article introduces the theories of family functions, including two kind of theory. The first is result oriented, defining family functioning by specific features of family. The second is process oriented, describing family function from the tasks families need to complete. The authors review Olson annular mode theory and Beavers system theory as representatives of result oriented family function. Then, the authors introduce McMaster family functioning mode theory and Skinner’s Family process model theory as representatives of process oriented family function. At the end of this paper, the authors analyze some possible research directions in the future.
Highlights
Introduction and OverviewFamily is the basic unit of society, and an important place for individual physical and mental growth
The domestic and foreign researchers of family functioning form two main theories: The first is result oriented, defining family functioning by specific features of family
Was divided into different types mainly according to the results of family function played, to distinguish which belongs to the healthy development and which needs family therapy and intervention
Summary
Is the basic unit of society, and an important place for individual physical and mental growth. It affects the growth of every member, and plays an important role in the normal operation process of social system. Family function is restricted by the characteristics of the family itself, and depends on the social demand. The concept of family functioning, which embodies the characteristics of the family as a system, has been proposed by scholars since the 1970s. The authors summarize the theories of family functioning and form a new combination, which is innovative. For the purpose of reviewing the theories and indicating new directions, the authors first introduce two kinds of theories of family functions, propose a new family function theory by combining the two. N. Wang kinds of family functions, describe some questionnaires which measure family function, summarize factors which influence family function, and propose directions for future research in this field
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