The influence of Satir family therapy on family cohesion and family adaptability in internet addictive disorder

Abstract

Objective To investigate the influence of internet addictive disorder(IAD) patient’s family cohesion and adaptability effect with Satir family therapy. Methods According with table of random number, the patients(n=120) with IAD were divided into two groups, test group with the 60 patients and the control group with 60. All of subjects were given Linyi mental health center conventional interventions, test group with satir family therapy and the control group without the therapy. Measurements with the addiction self-test scale and the family cohesion and adaptability scale for five months before and after the intervention. The differences of the two groups were analyzed, and then the correlation analysis were used. Results After the intervention of the test group with Satir family therapy, compared to control group , the IAD score(54.28±4.69) and family ideal cohesion(74.64±3.22), real cohension(70.42±3.66), ideal adaptability(54.08±5.78), cohesion dissatisfaction degree(5.07±1.64) and adaptability dissatisfaction degree(2.23±0.85) score were all had statistically significant (P<0.05 or 0.01). IAD score, ideal cohesion, real cohension, ideal adaptability and real adaptability score, before and after the intervention between the control group and the test group had statistically significant (P<0.05 or 0.01). Conclusion The Satir family therapy can improve family cohesion and the adaptability, and also effectively improve the parent-child relationship. Key words: Satir family therapy; Internet addiction; Family cohesion; Family adaptability