Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Theoretical Article: Exploring the Evolutionary Dynamics of Couples and Family Therapy Subject The topic of the resource couples therapy; family therapy; Theoretical evolution Description An account of the resource 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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jhamb S.; Kolte A.; Prashanth A.; Roy A.S.; Roy H.; Maheshwari K.; Mathur P.; Raj R.K.; Abhyankar S.; Rani A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Family Journal, Vol-32, No. 4, pp. 669-678. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SAGE Publications Inc. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807241269544" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807241269544</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85200558018&amp;doi=10.1177%2F10664807241269544&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=2b4f6b1cdaa15415ee3e0bdbaed871ad" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85200558018&amp;doi=10.1177%2f10664807241269544&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=2b4f6b1cdaa15415ee3e0bdbaed871ad</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 10664807 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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