SELF-ESTEEM IN EARLY ADOLESCENCE AS A FUNCTION OF POSITION WITHIN OLSON'S CIRCUMPLEX MODEL OF MARITAL AND FAMILY SYSTEMS

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Kawash ◽  
Lorene Kozeluk
Keyword(s):  
Family Cohesion ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Family Characteristics ◽  
Parental Warmth ◽  
Circumplex Model ◽  
Family Adaptability ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
The Family ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
The Relationship

Three hundred and twenty seven eighth grade students completed the Self-Esteem Inventory (SEI) (Coopersmith, 1984) and the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluations Scale (FACES III) (Olson, Portner, & Lavee, 1985), as participants in a study investigating the relationship between self-esteem and perceptions of family characteristics. The students' scores on the FACES 111 scale were cast into the sixteen cells of the Circumplex Model (Olson, Russell, & Sprenkle 1979, 1983), so that variations in SEI scores could be examined in this framework. Consistent with expectations, there was systematic covariation between SEI and FACES scores. Mean SEI scores increased monotonically with increases in cohesion, while they varied in a curvilinear fashion with increases in adaptability. This latter pattern was more in line with Olson et al.'s theoretical formulations than the former one. Results of a correlational analysis between SEI scores and Olson et al.'s “Distance from the Center” index, were consistent with the view that optimal functioning tended to be found towards the center, that is at moderate overall combined levels of cohesion and adaptability. These results were examined in the light of the relevant parent-child relations literature. It was noted that the most important parallel appeared to be between parental warmth and family cohesion.

Exploring the Relationship between Family Functioning and Psycho-Pathology in a Sample in the Pediatric Age

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Pepe ◽  
Daniela Tortolani ◽  
Simonetta Gentile ◽  
Vincenzo M. Di Ciommo
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Italian Population ◽  
Circumplex Model ◽  
Paediatric Hospital ◽  
Family Adaptability ◽  
The Family ◽  
Paediatric Age ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Critical Aspects

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate differences in family functioning between families with clinical subjects in paediatric age and families taken from the Italian population. To this aim we used the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES). Participants were children diagnosed with a psychopathology, recruited into the psychiatry department in a Paediatric Hospital of Rome. A total of 106 families participated in the study. The non-pathological sample is composed by 2,543 parents in different age periods of the life-cycle. Results showed significant differences in family functioning between pathological and non-pathological samples. Specifically, families from the pathological sample (particularly the ones who experienced eating disorders) were more frequently located in extreme or mid-range regions of Olson’s circumplex model (p < .001). These findings suggest some considerations that can be useful in therapeutic works with families in a clinical setting. Critical aspects and clinical applications are discussed.

scholarly journals Correlation between the Family Function Based on Circumplex Model and Students’ Internet Addiction in Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2015

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atefe Salimi ◽  
Maryam Jahangiri ◽  
Mahboobe Ghaderzadeh ◽  
Arezoo Mohammadkhani ◽  
Meimenat Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Family Cohesion ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Circumplex Model ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Family Adaptability ◽  
The Family ◽  
Spss Software

<p><strong>BACKGROUND &amp; PURPOSE:</strong> University students deal with Internet with a variety of reasons. Internet great applications and attractions may cause increasing addiction to it; on the other hand the family function may affect the tendency to addiction. So, this study was conducted aimed to investigate the correlation between the family function based on Circumplex Model and students' Internet addiction in ShahidBeheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2015.</p><p><strong>METHODS: </strong>In this correlational study, 664 students were selected by stratified random sampling method. The study tools included: Demographic Information Questionnaire, Young Internet Addiction Test (α=0.90) and Olson Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale(FACE III) (α=0.91). Data were analyzed by SPSS software Version 22.The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, percentage and frequency) and analytical statistics (t-test, Mann-Whitney U, Spearman correlation coefficient) methods.</p><p><strong>FINDINGS: </strong>Findings showed, 79.2 percent of students did not have Internet addiction, 20.2 percent were at risk of addiction and 0.6 percent was addicted to the Internet. Female students were the most frequent users of the Internet among students (41.47% and p &lt; 0.01) with the purpose of recreation and entertainment (79.5 percent). A significant negative correlation was seen between Internet addiction and cohesion (a family function aspect) (p&lt;0.01), also a positive and significant relationship was seen between average time of using Internet every time, average weekly hours of Internet use and Internet addiction (p&gt;0.01).</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> With regard to the degree of students' dependence to internet and the correlation between the family cohesion and Internet addiction, there is a need to make policy in the field of cohesion balance in the family and preventive and educational measures.</p>

The family’s effect on knowledge sharing in family firms

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel C. Botero ◽  
Ascensión Barroso Martínez ◽  
Galván Sanguino ◽  
Juliana Binhote
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Family System ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Family Characteristics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Family ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Family Leadership ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand how the family system plays a role in knowledge sharing (KS) within family firms. The authors argue that the family’s influence can occur through two routes. An external route in which the family affects the culture of the organization and through an internal route in which family leadership within the firm affects the practices and behaviors within the business. Design/methodology/approach Data for this project came from the survey responses of 93 Spanish family firms. Findings The findings expand previous understanding about KS in family firms by outlining the two routes through which the family can have positive effect on KS within family firms. Results show that family system characteristics (i.e. next-generation commitment, family trust and intergenerational relationships) affect KS through their impact on the participative culture of a family firm. Additionally, when a family has been in control of the business for more generations, they place higher importance on family legacy and continuity, which is likely to strengthen the relationship between participative culture and KS in family firms. Originality/value Given the important role that the family system plays within the family business, this paper explored how family characteristics can influence KS in family firms. The authors contribute to the literature by highlighting the importance that the owning family can have in creating an environment that can facilitate KS in family firms.

Is self-esteem a resource for the parental couple? A longitudinal study on the quality of the romantic and coparental relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 3773-3795
Author(s):  
Nahema El Ghaziri ◽  
Joëlle Darwiche ◽  
Jean-Philippe Antonietti
Keyword(s):  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Family Unit ◽  
The Family ◽  
Parental Couple ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

The aim of this study is to investigate the longitudinal influence of self-esteem on romantic and coparental relationship quality. The data were drawn from the German Family Panel, pairfam. Parents ( n couples = 2,364) were assessed three times over 4 years. The results indicated that romantic and coparental quality decreased over time, while self-esteem remained stable. The self-esteem of both parents predicted initial romantic and coparental quality. Additionally, mothers’ self-esteem reduced the decline in romantic quality. Finally, romantic quality mediated the relationship between parents’ self-esteem and coparental quality. These results suggest that self-esteem might be a resource for the parental couple and even for the family unit, as romantic and coparental quality are key elements for the well-being of both parent and child.

An evaluation of the family adaptability and cohesion evaluation scales and the circumplex model

1986 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Douglas Rodick ◽  
Scott W. Henggeler ◽  
Cindy L. Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Circumplex Model ◽  
Family Adaptability ◽  
The Family

Self-Esteem and Perceived Health of the Family of Origin: Are There Sex Differences?

1989 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 811-814
Author(s):  
Stuart B. Bonnington
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Social Behavior ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlations

This study investigated the relationship between self-esteem and the perceived health of the family of origin and in particular focused on possible differences in correlations for men and women. 70 female and 140 male undergraduates completed the Texas Social Behavior Inventory (Short Form A) and the Family of Origin Scale. While small significant Pearson correlations were found for both men and women, no difference in their magnitude was noted.

scholarly journals Role of Peers Pressure and Self-Esteem on the General Secondary Students’ Aggression

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Fadel Ali Falah Al-Zoubi ◽  
Ibrahim El-Zraigat
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
The Family ◽  
Social Difficulties ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Vital Matter ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of study was examining impacts of peers’ pressure, and the variable of self-esteem on levels of aggression at general secondary students, males and females. Aggression is known as any type of behavior meant to hurt others. Aggression always merges in the context of dealing among individuals (such as emotional and social difficulties, fewness of self-esteem, peers-discarding, and studying failure), environing character is tice (such as poverty, weakness of family supervisors, limited social support, and conflicts with the family) limiting factors that cause aggression are considered a vital matter to specify precautions of it. This qualitative rational research aims at examining impacts of variables of peers’ pressure, and self-esteem on prediction with levels of aggression at general secondary students. The sample of study consisted of 411 male and female students and they have been randomly chosen from 720 students and the general secondary students in Jerash governorate. The participants answered the questionnaire of aggression and scale of peers’-pressure, and scale of self-esteem in their classes during periods of research. Date had been analyzed by using hierarchy method analysis of using hierarchy method analyzing the multi-declension. It was pin-pointed that peers’ pressure was an effective predictor in explaining levels of aggression relative to hierarchy of analyzing the multi-declension of the general secondary students, males and females. Moreover, it was pin-pointed that self-esteem was in the second rank from part of the relationship with aggression amongst the general secondary students, males and females. It was clear that peers’ pressure had an impact indicative to the general secondary students’ aggression in the deeds connected with prevention of aggression, and it is necessary to teach the general secondary students how to adapt with pressure, and how to say “no”. Leaning on these results, we recommend that schools to students how to prevent violence and aggression. In addition to that, we recommend to use cognitive behavioural technicalities to raise the level of the general secondary students’ awareness with non-beneficial behaviour and motivating to aggression so that they can amend such behaviour.

Replicating the Factor Structure of Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales II

1987 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 775-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole A. Eigen ◽  
Bruce W. Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Family System ◽  
Circumplex Model ◽  
Valid Measure ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Family Adaptability ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Factors

This study examined the factor structure of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales (FACES II) to test the rationale underlying the structure and the scoring system based on that structure. The factor analysis of scores for 197 subjects did not replicate the results reported by Olson, Bell and Portner in 1982. Although two factors that measured cohesion and adaptability were identified, the items did not load as anticipated. The quantification of the circumplex model in the form of FACES II is a major step towards developing an instrument using family system concepts to diagnose problems of life adjustment. This 30-item instrument needs refining to be useful as a reliable, valid measure for practitioners.

scholarly journals Family Yoga For Self-Esteem and Stronger Caregiver-Child Relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Julia Wilson ◽  
Alan McLuckie
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Primary Caregiver ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
The Family ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Mental Wellness ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Children’s participation in yoga is becoming more widespread as a practice to promote physical health and psychological well-being. Previous research of yoga programs for children indicate that children respond well to yoga-based interventions and are receptive to the therapeutic benefits, both physical and emotional. There is extensive research examining the benefits of children’s yoga, however there is a paucity of research examining the potential benefits of family yoga. Objective: In this study the relationship with the primary caregiver is utilized in order to engage children and their caregivers in yoga and other mindfulness-based activities together. The purpose of this research is to assess the effectiveness of a Family Yoga program to increase children’s self-esteem and enhance caregiver-child relationships. Self-esteem and close caregiver-child relationships are strong indicators of mental wellness for children and families. As there is minimal professional intervention required for children and their caregivers to practice yoga together it is a resource worth further investigation in regards to mental wellness. Methods: For the Family Yoga program children between the ages of 7 and 9 participate in a 60-minute yoga class with their primary caregiver once a week for an eight-week period. N = 13 child; N=13 caregiver; Child Age M=8.  Quantitative results are analyzed using a paired t-test to examine changes in the child’s self-esteem and the strength of the caregiver-child relationship, using both caregiver reported and child reported measures pre and post intervention. Qualitative results are analyzed using content analysis to examine the perceived benefits of the intervention from the perspective of the participants. Results: Quantitative results show a statistically significant increase in children’s self-esteem and closeness in the relationship with their primary caregiver. In the qualitative results, caregivers identified enhanced closeness in the relationship with their child, confidence of their child developing and benefiting from the opportunity to know their child better. Conclusion: The quantitative and qualitative results suggest that the Family Yoga may improve children’s self-esteem and enhance closeness in the caregiver-child relationship, leading to prospective improvements in the mental well-being of children and families.

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