Family process variables and children's disruptive behavior problems.

AbstractAttachment theory and research have traditionally been subspecialties in infant social development. Recent work has extended the relevance of attachment theory and assessments well into childhood and has established firm ties to work with adults. Many of the same variables associated with the development of disruptive behavior problems also influence the development of attachment. In addition, recent data point to consistent relations between attachment status and disruptive behavior problems. This paper reviews attachment theory, summarizes mechanisms through which attachment might be related to disruptive behavior problems, and discusses the relevance of attachment theory to prevention and therapy. We emphasize the diversity of possible relations between attachment and disruptive behavior problems and the fact that incorporating attachment theory into research on disruptive behavior problems does not mean interpreting every disruptive behavior as attachment related or every attachment-related disruption as serving the same function.

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Physical Abuse, Cognitive and Emotional Processes, and Aggressive/Disruptive Behavior Problems

Social Development ◽

10.1111/j.1467-9507.2007.00412.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

pp. 071124114012004-??? ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Michael Teisl ◽

Dante Cicchetti

Keyword(s):

Behavior Problems ◽

Physical Abuse ◽

Disruptive Behavior ◽

Disruptive Behavior Problems ◽

Emotional Processes

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The Influences of the Family of Origin on Career Development

The Counseling Psychologist ◽

10.1177/0011000004265660 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 493-568 ◽

Cited By ~ 271

Author(s):

Susan C. Whiston ◽

Briana K. Keller

Keyword(s):

Career Development ◽

Family Of Origin ◽

Contextual Factors ◽

Career Decisions ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Family Process ◽

Process Variables ◽

Gender And Age ◽

The Family ◽

Family Process Variables

Based on a developmental contextual perspective advocated by Vondracek, Lerner, and Schulenberg, this article provides a comprehensive review of the research published since 1980related to family of origin influences on career developmentandoccupational choice. Because individuals are most likely to seek assistance with career decisions from family members, it is important that counseling psychologists understand how families can have a positive influence and facilitate career development. Influential family contextual factors are identified within four developmentallevels (i.e., children, adolescents, college students/young adults, and adults). Across the lifespan, both family structure variables (e.g., parents’ occupations) and family process variables (e.g., warmth, support, attachment, autonomy) were found to influence a host of career constructs; however, the process by which families influence career development is complex and is affected by many contextual factors such as race, gender, and age. Based on this comprehensivereview, implicationsfor counselingresearch andpracticeare discussed.

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