Systems theories.

Sexton, Thomas L.; Stanton, Mark E.

doi:10.1037/14773-008

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“…Based on the roots of family therapy and its evolution, we consider the foundations of a contemporary systemic family therapy approach to be cybernetics, which considers the family as an information processing machine; general systems theory, which considers the family as a natural system (see Becvar & Becvar, 2013); and social constructionism, which views the family as a meaning-making system (see Hoffman, 1980). Taken together these foundations highlight the defining characteristics of systemic family therapy as a framework for practice as context, relationships, and meaning-making (Flaskas, 2010;Nichols & Schwartz, 2008;Sexton & Stanton, 2016). Each school of family therapy differs in the specific application of the knowledge gained from family systems theory, for example, Minuchin considered the structural organisation of the family, Satir considered communication between family members, and in narrative therapy the shift was from families as cybernetic systems to families as meaning-making systems (Campbell, 2003).…”

Section: Integrative Psychotherapy Practice In Family Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Systemic Integrative Practice: A Meta‐Framework

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Owen

2022

ANZ J of Family Therapy

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Integrative psychotherapeutic practice is the process of creating a broad, overarching framework as a guide to selecting and combining concepts and interventions. Attracting attention over the past 20 years, it has been identified as the dominant trend in family therapy moving into the 21st century. It is no surprise that clinicians necessarily combine several theories, techniques, and factors in their work given the multidimensional nature of work with clients and families. Integrative practice has evolved over time with different models and frameworks proposed, and yet in the field, there are concerns that it is not widely taught despite many identifying as eclectic or integrative. The purpose of this paper is twofold. Firstly, it reviews the topic of integrative practice, its history, evolution, strengths and pitfalls, and models. Secondly, a systemic meta-framework is proposed as a guide to clinical practice and teaching. The review found a move from eclecticism to integrative practice, with the evolution of integration leading to five primary methods. The proposed QIFT Systemic Meta-Framework for Integrative Practice both fits within and extends these methods, with the following key elements: way of being, therapeutic alliance with a focus on neurobiology, systemic assessment and formulation, and decision-making highlighting theory of change.

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Section: Integrative Psychotherapy Practice In Family Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Systemic Integrative Practice: A Meta‐Framework

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Owen

2022

ANZ J of Family Therapy

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“…Systems theory has been applied in various scientific traditions and most prominently in sociology (Luhmann, ; Sexton & Stanton, ). In the studies in the present review, systemic theories are applied within a more psychological tradition, looking at families as systems (Hughes et al, ; Nansel, Iannotti, & Liu, ; Sullivan‐Bolyai et al, ).…”

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The role of theories in interventions targeting preteens with Type 1 diabetes: A critical literature review

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Skinner

Velasco

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Child

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Background: Theory-based interventions have been recommended to target relevant issues and improve outcomes in children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes. Furthermore, the timing of interventions has been recognized as key to improving outcomes, suggesting a need to focus on preteens (9-12 years old) with Type 1 diabetes. The aim of the present study was to identify the theories that inform interventions targeting preteens with Type 1 diabetes and to analyse the studies for their understandings of theory. Methods:We conducted a systematic literature review of intervention studies targeting preteens with Type 1 diabetes to identify the theoretical frameworks applied. Seven databases across different scientific disciplines were searched for papers published between 1995 and 2018. Results:Twenty-four studies were included in the review. Of these, 14 were categorized as theory-inspired and 10 as theory-related studies. Social cognitive theory appeared most frequently. Most studies did not provide a rationale for their choice and application of theory to inform interventions. The studies were characterized by use of adult-centric theories and a focus on the relationships between children and their parents.Conclusions: The present review shows variations and limitations in the description and application of theories across interventions targeting preteens with Type 1 diabetes. This emphasizes the need for future studies to address for what reason and how a certain theory or method is applied. We suggest that interventions might benefit from using theories that are centred on the needs and experiences of children, target family dynamics that include all important family members, and address the mutually constitutive relationship between interventions and the social context in which they are implemented. K E Y W O R D Schronic illness, diabetes, interventions, psychosocial aspects, systematic review

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“…Psychologists recognize that there is a close link between systems and theories [65][66][67]. Kerlinger and Lee (2000, p. 11) [68] define a theory as "a set of interrelated constructs (concepts), definitions, and propositions that present a systematic view of phenomena by specifying relations among variables, with the purpose of explaining and predicting the phenomena".…”

Section: Taking a Systems Approach To Psychology For Guest Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Both also share the goal of understanding this structure so as to predict and change outcomes. It could be argued that the core difference between systems and theories is that systems are more closely connected to real world problems or processes and thus are broader in their scope with theories explaining the specific elements of systems [67].…”

Section: Taking a Systems Approach To Psychology For Guest Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Using Systems Thinking to Improve Tourism and Hospitality Research Quality and Relevance: A Critical Review and Conceptual Analysis

Moscardo

2021

Tourism and Hospitality

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This paper argues that that much published tourism and hospitality research has had little influence on tourism or hospitality practice especially with regard to the problems of sustainability because of a failure to use systems thinking to guide research questions and approaches. This critical review and conceptual paper demonstrates how a systems thinking approach could be used to improve both the relevance of, and theoretical development in, tourism and hospitality research in the area of sustainability. This paper reviewed recent published research into tourism’s social impacts to demonstrate the power of taking a systems approach to map out the research problem area. It then critically reviewed the use of concepts from psychology in published research into guest engagement in sustainability programs in hospitality businesses to demonstrate the value of systems thinking for organising theoretical concepts. In both of the reviewed areas the overwhelming conclusion was that the majority of the research lacked both practical relevance and was based on inappropriate or deficient theoretical understanding.

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Systems theories.

Cited by 8 publications

References 87 publications

Systemic Integrative Practice: A Meta‐Framework

Systemic Integrative Practice: A Meta‐Framework

The role of theories in interventions targeting preteens with Type 1 diabetes: A critical literature review

Using Systems Thinking to Improve Tourism and Hospitality Research Quality and Relevance: A Critical Review and Conceptual Analysis

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