The Primary Triangle and Variation in Nuclear Family Functioning |
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Authors: | Phillip Klever |
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Institution: | (1) Private Practice, 310 W. 47th St. Suite 215, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA |
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Abstract: | The triangle, a concept in Bowen theory, is the emotional molecule in the family system that shapes the human over the course
of life. This longitudinal study explored the influence of the family of origin primary triangle on 51 couples’ family of
procreation functioning over 10 years. The quantitative analysis found associations between family of procreation functioning
and three variables: distance versus openness in the family of origin primary triangle, the degree of inside and outside positions
in the primary triangle, and the degree of family projection as expressed in worry. In addition, the three triangle relationships
correlated with each other, supporting the idea that each relationship influenced the other. Using qualitative methods, a
focused analysis elaborated on the quantitative findings. |
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Keywords: | Bowen theory Primary triangle Nuclear family functioning Family projection process |
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