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A Theoretical Article: Exploring the Evolutionary Dynamics of Couples and Family Therapy

Title
A Theoretical Article: Exploring the Evolutionary Dynamics of Couples and Family Therapy
Creator
Jhamb S.; Kolte A.; Prashanth A.; Roy A.S.; Roy H.; Maheshwari K.; Mathur P.; Raj R.K.; Abhyankar S.; Rani A.
Description
This article provides a comprehensive review of how the field of family therapy has evolved, tracing its roots from early practices influenced by eugenics to its current diverse theoretical frameworks, which are ever-expanding. In the mid-20th century, family therapy expanded beyond its eugenic roots, embracing diverse theoretical frameworks and giving rise to various therapeutic modalities like behavioral and emotionally focused family and couples therapy. However, due to cultural disparities, these concepts and models cannot holistically capture the essence of family therapy in India. They do not compute the central role of the intergenerational subsystem or understand hierarchical dynamics. What is deemed okay in the Western context does not hold true in the Indian context. Postmodern approaches show a marked improvement in dealing with these problems in cultural adaptations of family and couples therapy by integrating diverse therapeutic practices, technological advances, and cultural and diversity-sensitive practices. However, despite these advancements, the adapted modalities have a scope for improvement, posing a pressing need for research that bridges this gap. Moving forward research should focus on family change mechanisms, symptom improvement factors, and prioritizing culturally sensitive approaches to meet the unique needs of Indian families. The Author(s) 2024.
Source
Family Journal, Vol-32, No. 4, pp. 669-678.
Date
2024-01-01
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc.
Subject
couples therapy; family therapy; Theoretical evolution
Coverage
Jhamb S., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Kolte A., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Prashanth A., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Roy A.S., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Roy H., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Maheshwari K., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Mathur P., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Raj R.K., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Abhyankar S., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Rani A., Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India
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Restricted Access
Relation
ISSN: 10664807
Format
Online
Language
English
Type
Article

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Jhamb S.; Kolte A.; Prashanth A.; Roy A.S.; Roy H.; Maheshwari K.; Mathur P.; Raj R.K.; Abhyankar S.; Rani A., “A Theoretical Article: Exploring the Evolutionary Dynamics of Couples and Family Therapy,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 24, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/12848.

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