A cultural perspective on codependency and its treatment

Chang, Shih-Hua

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“…Bowen's () family systems theory has been used to conceptualise codependency with an aim to provide a theoretical base for systemic research and treatment (Chang, ; Fagan‐Pryor & Haber, ; Gibson & Donigian, ; Prest & Protinsky, ; Scaturo et al, ). These authors suggested that several concepts in Bowen theory can be appropriately applicable to codependency, including differentiation of self, emotional fusion, triangulation and the multigenerational transmission process.…”

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“…Similarly, Fagan‐Pryor and Haber () suggested viewing codependency within a continuum of emotional maturity rather than as a dichotomous concept. Social and cultural contexts can be taken into account when an individual with codependency tries to balance autonomy and connection as well as achieve emotional maturity in the relationship system (Chang, ; Fagan‐Pryor & Haber, ).…”

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“…Bowen's () family systems theory has been used as a conceptual framework for codependency as well as its treatment and research (Chang, ; Fagan‐Pryor & Haber, ; Gibson & Donigian, ; Prest & Protinsky, ; Scaturo, Hayes, Sagula, & Walter, ). In particular, Fagan‐Pryor and Haber () suggested that social and cultural contexts can be taken into account when applying Bowen's concept of self‐differentiation to codependency.…”

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“…In particular, Fagan‐Pryor and Haber () suggested that social and cultural contexts can be taken into account when applying Bowen's concept of self‐differentiation to codependency. Based on research findings and clinical observations, Chang () has proposed a Bowen‐based treatment model for Taiwanese college students who experience codependency and related symptoms. However, little research has examined the relationship between levels of codependency and differentiation.…”

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Testing a model of codependency for college students in Taiwan based on Bowen's concept of differentiation

Chang

2016

Int J Psychol

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The purpose of this study was to test a model of codependency based on Bowen's concept of differentiation for college students in Taiwan. The relations between family-of-origin dysfunction, differentiation of self, codependency traits and related symptoms including low self-esteem, relationship distress and psychological adjustment problems were examined. Data were collected from 567 college students from 2 large, urban universities in northern Taiwan. Results indicated a significantly negative relationship between levels of codependency and self-differentiation and that self-differentiation partially mediated the relationship between family-of-origin dysfunction and codependency. The implications of these findings for counselling Taiwanese college students who experience codependency traits and related symptoms as well as suggestions for future research are discussed.

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2016

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“…Codependency is viewed as a learned condition often developed in an environment where a SUD is present . Codependency can be explained as any combination of dependence, obsession, and preoccupation toward another person—often a person with a SUD or mental health disorder .…”

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Codependency and Prefrontal Cortex Functioning: Preliminary Examination of Substance Use Disorder Impacted Family Members

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Background and Objectives Substance use disorders (SUDs) have negative impacts on an entire family system and each family member may be at risk to develop a “codependency” on their SUD loved‐one. Research has demonstrated that SUDs in the family environment associate with altered brain functioning of family members; however, research has not examined specific associations between codependency and brain functioning. Methods Prefrontal cortex (PFC) activation of family members (n = 38) was assessed using functional near‐infrared spectroscopy as they viewed images of a SUD loved‐one (experimental group; n = 26) or of a “target family member” (control group; n = 12). Correlations between PFC activation and codependency were examined. Results A significant negative association was found between codependency and left dorsomedial PFC activation in response to images of a loved‐one with a SUD. This association was significantly larger than that found in the control group in response to a target family member, and that found in response to other affective images. Discussion and Conclusions The left dorsomedial PFC is associated with executive functioning during responses to emotional and social situations. Findings may suggest that family members experiencing codependency may be limited in effectively responding to their SUD loved‐one, and highlight the importance of systemic treatment and family member recovery. Scientific Significance Codependency is often discussed as a learned condition and research has only recently examined brain processes of family members with a loved‐one with a SUD. This research is the first to demonstrate an association between codependency and PFC functioning. (Am J Addict 2019;28:367–375)

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Associations Between SUD in the Family, PFC Functioning, and Codependency: Importance of Family Member Recovery

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Kimball

2021

Emerging Issues in Family and Individual Resilience

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A cultural perspective on codependency and its treatment

Cited by 15 publications

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Testing a model of codependency for college students in Taiwan based on Bowen's concept of differentiation

Testing a model of codependency for college students in Taiwan based on Bowen's concept of differentiation

Codependency and Prefrontal Cortex Functioning: Preliminary Examination of Substance Use Disorder Impacted Family Members

Associations Between SUD in the Family, PFC Functioning, and Codependency: Importance of Family Member Recovery

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