Bowen Family Systems Theory and Spirituality: Exploring the Relationship Between Triangulation and Religious Questing |
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Authors: | Katie M. Heiden Rootes Peter J. Jankowski Steven J. Sandage |
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Affiliation: | (1) Family Innovations, 2115 B Cty Rd D, Maplewood, MN 55109, USA;(2) Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, USA;(3) Bethel Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN, USA |
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Abstract: | In order to advance the literature on the integration of Bowen family systems theory and spirituality, the relationship between triangulation and religious questing was examined. A positive relationship between differentiated functioning and religious questing was hypothesized. Contrary to the expected relationship, results indicated that greater triangulation predicted greater questing. In addition, a significant quadratic relationship between triangulation and existential questioning was found. The findings may offer a clarification of the process of differentiating a self in triangulated systems, where moderate levels of spiritual exploration and seeking may be a means of gaining space for self. It is suggested that questing behavior may help individuals achieve increased self-differentiation. |
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