A Multi-Method Analysis of Family Systems

The development of autonomy in the individual is
partly understood as a consequence of family
interaction. These patterns of interaction can be
complex and considered the under the hood operating
system of a family system. This book examines
important variables promoted by and relied on by
families to function and related to individual
development: autonomy, family intrusiveness,
perceived social support, and dependency. Object
relations theory provided a conceptual framework for
examining the individual-family link. A multi-method
design used with projective and objective methods to
further our understanding of the individual in the
family.

Autorentext

Dr. Steven Toepfer studied at Northeastern University and TheOhio State University. His research focused on psychopathologyand multimethod assessment. At present, Dr. Toepfer is anAssistant Professor at Kent State University where his researchexamines family patterns of cohesion as well as intentionalactivity and well-being.

Klappentext

The development of autonomy in the individual ispartly understood as a consequence of familyinteraction. These patterns of interaction can becomplex and considered the "under the hood" operatingsystem of a family system. This book examinesimportant variables promoted by and relied on byfamilies to function and related to individualdevelopment: autonomy, family intrusiveness,perceived social support, and dependency. Objectrelations theory provided a conceptual framework forexamining the individual-family link. A multi-methoddesign used with projective and objective methods tofurther our understanding of the individual in thefamily.