Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems
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The Circumplex Model focuses on the three central dimensions of marital and family systems: cohesion, flexibility and communication. The major hypothesis of the Circumplex Model is that balanced couple and family systems tend to be more functional compared to unbalanced systems. In over 250 studies using the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales (FACES), a linear self‐report measure, strong support has been found for this hypothesis. In several studies using the Clinical Rating Scale (CRS), a curvilinear observational measure, the hypothesis was also supported. These two assessment tools, the FACES and the CRS, are designed for research, clinical assessment and treatment planning with couples and families.
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- Authors
- Olson, D. H.
- Affiliations
- University of Minnesota (US)
- Corresponding author
- Olson, David H.
- ORCID
- Olson, David H.
- Venue
- Journal of Family Therapy
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2000-05
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 144-167
- ISSN
- 0163-4445 (ISSN-L)
- 1467-6427
- OpenAlex
- W2145432309
- Cited by
- 1,751
- References
- 15
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 12.09
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Family Therapy (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Keywords
- circumplex model, family systems, family cohesion, family flexibility, family communication, family functioning, clinical rating scales, couple therapy, family therapy assessment
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