Olivia and Ann's son, Ethan, was recently hospitalized with pneumonia. As a result, Olivia missed a week of work and pay, and An
n has been stretching herself thin both at work and home to make sure everything is getting done. With both of her parents busy, Ethan's sister, Denise, has begun having problems in school because she is not getting as much help with homework and studying. Ethan's illness and the subsequent effects illustrate which principle of Family Systems Theory?
Wholeness is a principle of the Family Systems Theory. This one states that to understand the problem of a particular member, we have to pay attention to what the family as a whole does. Then, to solve the problem, we have to see what patterns have to change, in this case, would be to pay more attention to Denise since the whole family is centered in Ethans.
Family relationships can suffer extreme hardships due to a poor economy, which can lead to a strained family dynamic. Family’s may also decide to not have as many children, due to lack of financial stability.
