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A life‐cycle framework in the treatment of underorganized * families
Author(s) -
Jenkins Hugh
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1467-6427
pISSN - 0163-4445
DOI - 10.1046/j..1983.00628.x
Subject(s) - rule of thumb , context (archaeology) , psychology , process management , management science , computer science , engineering , geography , algorithm , archaeology
The view presented in this paper is that frameworks are needed to help understand the nature of the organization and problems of severely underorganized families. Some basic propositions are suggested as a ‘rule of thumb’ diagnostic tool. Requirements for healthy development are outlined, against which the family context of many underorganized families is illustrated. It is proposed that the life‐cycle framework of such families is essentially ‘two generational’. This has implications for those offering help in these situations, and suggestions are made about appropriate treatment approaches.