Is Bowen Theory Valid? A Review of Basic Research

Miller, Richard B.; Anderson, Shayne R.; Keala, Davelyne Kaulana

doi:10.1111/j.1752-0606.2004.tb01255.x

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“…Since its introduction over 50 years ago into the field of family therapy, Bowen Theory remains a popular approach to working with couples and families in their clinical practice (e.g., Guerin, Fogarty, Fay & Kautto, 1996;Mc Goldrick & Carter, 2001;Schnarch, 1997;Titelman, 1998), with many adopting it as their main theoretical approach to practice (Miller, Anderson, & Keala, 2004). Among the six concepts that constitute Bowen Theory, differentiation of self is considered as fundamental to long-term intimacy, stability, and mutuality in marriage (Bowen, 1978;Kerr & Bowen, 1988;Nichols & Schwartz, 2004;Skowron, 2000).…”

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Spanish Adaptation Of The Differentiation Of Self Inventory-Revised (DSI-R)

2015

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This study introduces the Spanish Differentiation of Self Inventory(S-DSI) version, a 26 item measure, consisting of 2 subscales-Emotional Reactivity and Emotional Cutoff-focusing on adults (ages 25+) and their significant relationships, including current relations with family of origin.Translation of DSI into Spanish was conducted using a back translation method, with two independent teams for translation into Spanish and back-translation into English. A sample of 1047 adult men and women (living in Spain, native Spanish speakers) completed the Spanish-DSI scale and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted on a randomly selected half of the sample, and results yielded a two subscalesolution that closely conformed with the original DSI's Emotional Reactivity and Emotional Cutoff scales. Results of a confirmatory factor analysis cross-validated the measure's factor structure in the remaining sample. Implications for cross-cultural research and culturally-informed study of Bowen theory in Spanish populations are further discussed. Keywords: cross-cultural research, family systems theory, Hispanic families, instrument validation, family assessment measure. ResumenEste trabajo presenta la versión española del Differentiation of Self Inventory (S-DSI), un instrumento de 26 ítems, con dos subescalas -Reactividad Emocional y Corte Emocional-, orientado a población adulta (mayores de 25 años) y al estudio de sus relaciones significativas, lo que incluye las relaciones con la familia de origen y las actuales. La traducción del DSI-R al español se realizó a través del método de traducción inversa, con dos equipos de traducción independientes para la traducción al español y la traducción inversa al inglés. Una muestra de 1047 mujeres y hombres adultos (residentes en España y con el español como lengua nativa) cumplimentaron la traducción española del DSI-R y un cuestionario sociodemográfico. Se llevó a cabo un análisis factorial exploratorio con la mitad de la muestra seleccionada al azar. Sus resultados conducen a un modelo de dos subescalas que corresponden en gran medida con las subescalas originales Emotional Reactivity y Emotional Cutoff del DSI-R. Los resultados del análisis factorial confirmatorio realizado con la otra mitad de la muestra corroboran esta estructura factorial. Se discuten finalmente las implicaciones para la investigación transcultural y para el estudio culturalmente fundamentado de la Teoría de Bowen en poblaciones de habla española.

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Spanish Adaptation Of The Differentiation Of Self Inventory-Revised (DSI-R)

2015

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“…A relação entre diferenciação do self e desenvolvimento de carreira ainda é pouco explorada pela literatura científica, mesmo em âmbito internacional (Miller, Anderson, & Keala, 2004). Porém, alguns estudos têm demonstrado associações positivas entre níveis mais elevados de diferenciação do self, tomada de decisão profissional (Larson & Wilson, 1998) e formação da identidade profissional (Johnson, Schamuhn, Nelson, & Buboltz, 2014).…”

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Família e desenvolvimento de carreira de jovens adultos no contexto brasileiro: revisão integrativa

Fiorini

Moré

Bardagi

2018

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Artigo ResumoO objetivo desta revisão integrativa foi compreender as relações entre família e desenvolvimento de carreira de jovens adultos no contexto brasileiro contemporâneo. A partir do levantamento de publicações entre 2006 e 2016, nas plataformas SciELO, PePSIC e Index Psi, foram identificados 17 artigos científicos. A análise dos dados demonstrou prevalência de pesquisas qualitativas, desenvolvidas na região sul e com amostras de níveis socioeconômicos médio e alto. A instabilidade do mercado de trabalho e a influência de valores individualistas na sociedade contemporânea têm impactado na forma como as famílias vivenciam o desenvolvimento de carreira dos jovens adultos. Essas transformações são discutidas, a fim de contribuir para o campo teórico e prático referente à relação entre família e carreira durante a adultez jovem. Palavras-chave: família, jovens, desenvolvimento profissional Abstract: Family and young adults' career development in the Brazilian context: Integrative reviewThe objective of this integrative review was to understand the relationships between family and professional development of young adults in the contemporary Brazilian context. From the publication survey between 2006 and 2016, on the SciELO, PePSIC and Index Psi platforms, 17 scientific articles were identified. The data analysis revealed the prevalence of qualitative research, developed in the southern region and with samples of middle and high socioeconomic levels. The instability of the labor market and the influence of individualistic values in contemporary society have impacted the way families experience the professional development of young adults. These changes are analyzed in order to contribute to the theoretical and practical field on the relationship between family and career during young adulthood. Keywords: family, youth, profesional developmentResumen: Familia y dessarrollo de carrera en jóvenes adultos del contexto brasileño: revisión integradora El objetivo de esta revisión integradora fue entender las relaciones entre familia y desarrollo profesional en jóvenes adultos del contexto brasileño contemporáneo. A partir del levantamiento de publicaciones realizadas entre 2006 y 2016, en las plataformas SciELO, PePSIC e Index Psi, se identificaron 17 artículos científicos. El análisis de los datos reveló la prevalencia de investigaciones cualitativas, desarrolladas en la región Sur y con muestras de niveles socioeconómicos medio y alto. La inestabilidad del mercado laboral y la influencia de los valores individualistas en la sociedad contemporánea han impactado la forma como las familias experimentan el desarrollo profesional de los jóvenes adultos. Estos cambios se analizan con el fin de contribuir desde el punto de vista teórico y práctico al abordaje de la relación entre familia y carrera durante la adultez joven. Palabras-clave: familia, jóvenes, desarrollo profesional Revista Brasileira de

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“…The results have been mixed and controversial (Miller, Anderson, & Keala, 2004). Some of the constructs of Bowen theory have been supported while others remain at the level of a theoretical postulation.…”

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Psychotherapy Based on Bowen Family Systems Theory

Hargrove

2009

The Wiley‐Blackwell Handbook of Family Psychology

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Is Bowen Theory Valid? A Review of Basic Research

Cited by 120 publications

References 47 publications

Spanish Adaptation Of The Differentiation Of Self Inventory-Revised (DSI-R)

Spanish Adaptation Of The Differentiation Of Self Inventory-Revised (DSI-R)

Família e desenvolvimento de carreira de jovens adultos no contexto brasileiro: revisão integrativa

Psychotherapy Based on Bowen Family Systems Theory

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