Exploring the Scheduled Tribe Parental Perspectives on Fortifying Family Bonds

Title

Exploring the Scheduled Tribe Parental Perspectives on Fortifying Family Bonds

Creator

Tete, Raymond Rocky; Sathiyaseelan, Anuradha

Description

The study explored family bonding in scheduled tribe families, emphasizing its cultural significance and impact on familial well-being. A phenomenological research design was adopted, incorporating Braun and Clarkes thematic analysis framework. Data was collected through a focus group discussion involving 14 scheduled tribe parents, providing insights into their lived experiences and perspectives on family bonding. The findings highlighted key themes that included adherence to traditional values, equality in marriage, parental behavior, resilience, acceptance, and responsibility. The study further identified the role of internal dialogue, emotional reliance, grit, and mindfulness in strengthening family bonds. Despite a limited sample, findings showed the importance of open communication and cultural preservation in inculcating strong familial relationships. These findings provide a foundation for further research and family therapy interventions to strengthen scheduled tribe family bonds through culturally sensitive approaches. 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Source

International Journal of Systemic Therapy;Volume;37;Issue;2;pp.189-206

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

Routledge

Subject

Family bonding; parental perspectives; relationships; resilience; scheduled tribe

Coverage

Tete R.R., Department of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Sathiyaseelan A., Department of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISSN: 2692398X;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2025.2526276

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