Equifinality in Family Systems Theory

Samman, Sarah K.; Moreno, Jessica M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-49425-8_265

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“…Equifinality is another important concept that aids in a fuller understanding of FST and obesity and is defined as any desired end that can be achieved through a multitude of means (Samman & Moreno, 2018). In FST‐informed interventions, clinicians begin with the most efficient and effective treatment to reorganize the family around healthy behaviors, yet families may not always take the most efficient or effective route toward making healthy behavior changes.…”

Section: The Family Systems Theory Framework Applied To Obesitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Family systems and obesity: A review of key concepts and influences within and between family subsystems and a call for family‐informed interventions

Novak

Pratt

Hernandez

et al. 2022

J of Family Theo & Revie

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Research on the social determinants of obesity describes the importance of family dynamics and how they can influence an individual's weight and weight-related behaviors. These proximal influences include parent-child, couple, and limited research on intergenerational and sibling dynamics. However, familial research is often isolated to one relationship subsystem (i.e., parent-child or couple) and is not integrated into the larger Family Systems Theory (FST) framework. The purpose of this paper is twofold: to present recommendations for future work by expounding on FST concepts for weight management and obesity prevention, and to provide a review of the theoretical and empirical evidence for each family system and subsystem, including (a) the extended family, (b) family environment, (c) couple, (d) parent-child, and (e) sibling, and present methodological and analytical considerations. K E Y W O R D S families and health/illness, family intervention, family systems theory, program evaluation, social relations across the life course

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Section: The Family Systems Theory Framework Applied To Obesitymentioning

confidence: 99%