The Evolution of Systems Theory

Carr, A. P.

doi:10.4324/9780203123584-2

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“…Altogether, these findings reinforce, on the basis of a systemic theory, the interdependence principle, as the functioning of one family member impacts the others and vice versa ( Carr, 2015 ). Moreover, systems theory could serve as a useful framework to integrate these findings, by signaling concrete channels (e.g., parent resilience) through which broader contextual risk (e.g., economic pressure on especially vulnerable families) negatively affect individual family members (e.g., child adjustment, Prime et al, 2020 ).…”

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Children Coping, Contextual Risk and Their Interplay During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Spanish Case

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of millions of people around the globe and some of the unprecedent emerged disruptions, are likely to have been particularly challenging for young children (e.g., school closures, social distancing measures, movement restrictions). Studying the impact of such extraordinary circumstances on their well-being is crucial to identify processes leading to risk and resilience. To better understand how Spanish children have adapted to the stressful disruptions resulting from the pandemic outbreak, we examined the effects of child coping and its interactions with contextual stressors (pandemic and family related) on child adjustment, incorporating in our analysis a developmental perspective. Data was collected in April 2020, through parent-reports, during the acute phase of the pandemic and, temporarily coinciding with the mandatory national quarantine period imposed by the Spanish Government. A sample of 1,123 Spanish children (50% girls) aged 3 to 12 (Mage = 7.26; SD = 2.39) participated in the study. Results showed differences in the use of specific strategies by children in different age groups (i.e., 3–6, 7–9 and 10–12-year-olds). Despite the uncontrollable nature of the pandemic-related stressors, child disengagement coping was distinctively associated to negative outcomes (i.e., higher levels of behavioral and emotional difficulties), whereas engagement coping predicted psychosocial adjustment across all age groups. Moreover, interactively with child coping, parent fear of the future and parent dispositional resilience appear as relevant contextual factors to predict both negative and positive outcomes, but their effects seem to be age dependent, suggesting a higher contextual vulnerability for younger children. These findings might have implications for identifying individual and contextual risk and informing potential preventive interventions aimed to reduce the impact of future pandemic outbreaks on children of different ages.

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Children Coping, Contextual Risk and Their Interplay During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Spanish Case

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“…Altogether, these findings reinforce, on the basis of a systemic theory, the interdependence principle, as the functioning of one family member impacts the others and vice versa (Carr, 2015). Moreover, systems theory could serve as a useful framework to integrate these findings, by signaling concrete channels (e.g., parent resilience) through which broader contextual risk (e.g., economic pressure on especially vulnerable families) negatively affect individual family members (e.g., child adjustment, Prime et al, 2020).…”

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“…Family systems theory highlights the relational interdependencies that families can experience (Carr, 2016; Cox & Paley, 2003). Indeed, family subsystems such as dyads can yield dynamics and qualities that exert influence on other family subsystems and the family as a whole.…”

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“…However, there remain uncertainties about the nature of this interconnection, such as (a) for which stepfamily household types (e.g., mother–stepfather versus father–stepmother) the association is most pronounced, and (b) for whom the interconnection is perceived and experienced (e.g., biological parents versus stepparents). A family systems perspective (Carr, 2016; Cox & Paley, 2003), empirical literature (Ganong & Coleman, 2017; Schmeeckle, 2007), and clinical literature (Papernow, 2013) highlight the potential for nuance on these fronts; addressing these uncertainties could provide important insights for researchers who want to examine stepfamily complexity more thoroughly and for family practitioners who seek to support stepfamilies in cultivating high-quality, satisfying relationships.…”

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Stepparent–Child Relationship Quality and Couple Relationship Quality: Stepfamily Household Type as a Moderating Influence

Jensen

Ganong

2019

Journal of Family Issues

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Stepparent–child relationships and new couple relationships are core pillars of stepfamily functioning and well-being. Although research generally indicates that stepparent–child relationship quality and couple relationship quality are positively associated, questions remain about in which contexts and from whose perspective this association holds. Using reports from parents and stepparents in a sample of 291 stepfamily heterosexual couples, we assess whether stepfamily household type (i.e., mother–stepfather, father–stepmother) moderates the association between stepparent–child relationship quality and couple relationship quality. Results indicate that stepparent–child relationship quality and couple relationship quality are positively associated in both mother–stepfather and father–stepmother families, and from the vantage point of both parents and stepparents. The positive association is significantly larger in mother–stepfather families from the vantage point of stepfathers. Implications for future research and practice with stepfamilies are discussed.

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The Evolution of Systems Theory

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Children Coping, Contextual Risk and Their Interplay During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Spanish Case

Children Coping, Contextual Risk and Their Interplay During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Spanish Case

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Stepparent–Child Relationship Quality and Couple Relationship Quality: Stepfamily Household Type as a Moderating Influence

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