The influence of family dynamics on family function in different stages of family life cycle among Iranian couples
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2014-02
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Abstract
Understanding the dynamics of family performance is an important factor in identifying a family’s well-being. There is an increasing number of family problems in recent years and this research investigates how the family dynamics dimensions (cohesion, flexibility and family communication) and family function patterns (family satisfaction and general function) in the different stages o f a family life cycle have affected Iranian couples. Besides that, the relationship between family dynamic dimensions and family function patterns was also investigated. Consequently the effects of both family life cycle and gender evaluated on relationship between family dynamic dimensions and family function patterns were also studied. Cross sectional method had been used and the chosen samples were 525 married couples living in Tehran, Iran. The results of Structural Equaling Model (SEM) showed that the family cohesion and family flexibility were both related to family functioning, but family flexibility had more influence than family cohesion. Although family communication was highly related to cohesion and flexibility, it did not have a direct effect on the family function. Finding from various of sample groups showed that the relationship between the family dynamic dimensions and family function patterns changed even though there were no changes across gender. This study enriches the information regarding the family structures because it shows the role of family in Iranian culture and the effects of relationships on individual’s life. The findings from this research can be used by family professionals to conceptualize and structure family dynamics aimed at improving family functions befitting the Iranian culture. In addition, this research has contributed to the field o f research concerning the development of family counseling
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Thesis PhD (Guidance & Counseling)
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Family counseling, Family dynamic