UID:
almahu_9949199166102882
Format:
XI, 208 p.
,
online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 1988.
ISBN:
9781489908018
Series Statement:
Nato Science Series B:, Physics
Content:
The purpose of this book is to review existing and developing family assessment methods relevant to the study of psycho pathology. It is our intention not only to inform clinical re searchers of the many valuable family assessment methods that are available, but also to encourage the incorporation of such procedures into future research efforts. In so doing, we believe that our understanding of the etiology, course, treatment, and prevention of adult and childhood disorders will be greatly enriched. The book begins with an overview of the larger social and intellectual forces which have led to the current interest in study ing family influences on psychopathology in children and adoles cence. For each "stream of influence," we attempt to highlight theoretical and methodological contributions relevant to the fami ly's role in the etiology, exacerbation, and treatment of childhood disorders. Next, a framework for classifying family measurement procedures is introduced in which three major dimensions are emphasized: unit of analysis, source of data, and construct as sessed. The third and most important chapter provides detailed reviews of a selected number of methods within each of the major groupings that have been delimited, references and brief descrip tions of other measures that cannot be reviewed in detail, and a discussion of the promising and developing techniques that are known to the authors.
Note:
1. Family Research: Streams of Influence -- 2. Classifying Family Measurement Procedures -- 3. Detailed Review of Methods -- 4. Conclusions and Future Directions -- References.
In:
Springer Nature eBook
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9780306427558
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9781489908025
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4899-0801-8
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0801-8
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