The impact of illness on the family and the family's impact on illness |
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| Authors: | Linda Papadopoulos |
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| Institution: | Department of Psychology , City University , Northampton Square, London, EC1V OHB, UK |
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| Abstract: | This paper discusses the influence that familial relationships can have on illness and the way in which illness can impact on the functioning of the family system. Developmental phases of illness, the family life cycle and chronic illness are all examined in relation to the family and it's functioning. The way in which health behaviours are adopted within families, and behavioural and genetic predispositions to illness are also discussed. |
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