Need for Family Therapy Services for Middle-Class Families in India |
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Authors: | Rajeswari Natrajan Volker Thomas |
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Institution: | (1) Marriage and Family Therapy Doctoral Program, Purdue University, 1269 Fowler House, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-1269;(2) Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Purdue University, 1269 Fowler House, Room 202, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-1269 |
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Abstract: | This qualitative study explored the needs of Indian middle-class families for family therapy services. Four focus group interviews were conducted with middle-class parents in Madras, India. Participants were introduced to the concept and practice of family therapy and were encouraged to take a more active role in supporting the services they suggested. Participants identified problems faced by Madras middle class families and five different types of services that they were aware of. Three categories of need for family therapy were identified from the narratives of the participants. Several themes fit in each of the three categories. Implications for clinical application are discussed. |
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Keywords: | family therapy India needs assessment focus groups |
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