Family systems theory views the family as an emotional unit where family members are interconnected and interdependent. Key aspects of family systems theory include non-summativity, circular causality, and homeostasis. The theory is used to understand how families adapt to stressors and aims to maintain equilibrium. While family systems theory provides a lens for examining family dynamics, it has limitations such as not resulting in testable hypotheses and focusing too much on patterns over change.

1. FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY By Jason S. Wrench

4. Common Components of Family Systems Theory

6. Genograms Male Female 55 57 m. 79 82 90 87

7. Genograms Male Female 55 57 s. 92 82 90 87

8. Genograms Male Female 55 57 d. 97 82 90 87

9. Genograms Male Female 55-99 57 d. 97 82 90 87

11. GALVIN AND BROMMEL (1996) Parents ignore Daughter Daughter Shoplifts Parents Pay More Attention Daughter Behaves More Acceptably

16. Applying Family Systems Theory to Family Stressors

18. STRESSOR SYSTEM NEED TO CHANGE

20. 3 Approaches to Family System Theory Research

23. LIMITATIONS

26. CASE STUDY

28. This Presentation was Created by Jason Wrench OAD SPEAKERS, Inc. Copyright 1999