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Learning about romantic relationships can be one of the central features of adolescence. However, there are not many useful and scholarly tools for adolescents to evaluate themselves and their relationship competence. Such tools can be helpful in the premarital education process. READY is a premarital assessment questionnaire instrument that is used for such purposes but it was designed for use with adults ages 18 and over. In this study READY for Adolescents (READY-A) was developed as a revision and extension of READY with age-appropriate questions to be used with adolescents. A review of literature on adolescent romantic relationships and factors that affect the adolescent's individual competence in these relationships was completed for this study. Based on the ecosystemic developmental theory and developmental theory of interpersonal competence, characteristics found important to adolescent romantic relationships were grouped into two categories: individual characteristics of the adolescent and contextual factors of the adolescent's life. Individual characteristics included the sub-factors of relationship cognitions, emotional awareness, rejection sensitivity, personality traits, and sexual conservativism. Contextual factors were deal with the adolescent's family of origin and same sex/best friendships. An item pool previously created for a similar questionnaire (RELATE for Adolescents, Young, 2002) was reviewed, edited, and expanded to be made suitable for the purposes of READY-A. The items were reviewed by a panel of experts (all professors with extensive background in premarital research and members of the RELATE Board) in order to assess face validity and content validity and to omit items deemed inappropriate, repetitive or unnecessary. This process resulted in the creation of a 141-item questionnaire, READY-A. Additional research will need to further validate READY-A, test for reliability, and further refine the questionnaire through pilot testing with a group of adolescents. READY-A may be helpful to adolescents who are learning about what it takes to develop romantic relationship competence. The main purpose of READY-A is for educational settings; however, it could also be of use to family life educators, premarital counselors or clergy working with adolescents.

This study of 1,492 emerging adults focuses on the relationships among negative family of origin experiences, attitudes about marriage, positive communication and the influence of past romantic relationships. The data used in this study comes from a survey questionnaire, READY (see www.relate-institute.org) completed by emerging adult participants (18-25). Results from the Structural Equation Model showed both aversive family of origin experiences and negative beliefs about marriage have a significant and negative influence on perceptions of romantic relationship experiences. Also, positive communication has a significant and positive influence on perceptions of past romantic relationships. However, positive communication did not mediate the relationships between negative family of origin experiences, attitudes about marriage, and the influence of past romantic relationship experiences. Implications for clinicians as well as directions for and content of future research on family of origin experiences, attitudes about marriage, and the influence of past romantic relationship experiences are explored.

Because adverse childhood and family of origin experiences may have implications for adult relationships, it is important to understand what can help buffer potential negative effects. The current study was designed to understand the relationship between childhood family of origin adversities, coming to terms with family of origin issues and events, and adult romantic relationship quality for African Americans (N = 1613). A path analysis was conducted using data from the RELATE assessment (see www.relate-institute.org). Results indicated that, taken together, coming to terms, self-esteem, and depression likely partially mediated the relationship between family of origin adversity and adult relationship quality. Results also suggested that if African Americans were able to come to terms, they reported less depression and higher levels of self-esteem. Clinicians may find it useful to focus on assisting African American individuals in coming to terms with childhood family of origin adversity as part of treatment for depression, self-esteem issues, and adult romantic relationship problems. Additional clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed.

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[pt] O cenário atual das organizações tem demandado gestores capazes de atuar em um ambiente marcado por rápidas mudanças, relações de interdependência e diversidade da força de trabalho. Porém, o desenvolvimento das chamadas competências gerenciais não é um processo simples, pois envolve não apenas a compreensão das melhores práticas de gestão, mas também a capacidade para agir de modo diferente. Nesta pesquisa, buscamos uma maior compreensão do sujeito, em sua atuação organizacional, por meio de um olhar interdisciplinar, utilizando o referencial da teoria familiar sistêmica. Pretendemos avaliar como se expressam as experiências vividas na família de origem, na prática profissional dos gerentes. Para tal, realizamos 30 entrevistas, com gerentes de diferentes empresas. Os dados foram tratados utilizando-se análise de conteúdo. Verificamos que a família representa relevante força no desenvolvimento e na manutenção de características que compõem as competências de liderança, de motivação, de comunicação, de negociação e solução de conflitos, de tomada de decisão, de criatividade e de trabalho em equipe. Constatamos, também, que tais características podem se dar tendo em vista a origem étnica ou socioeconômica da família, a transmissão de posturas vindas de outros membros da família, os padrões familiares, os eventos críticos, as expectativas sobre o sujeito e os papéis por ele desempenhados, e as falas significativas de membros da família. Não ocorre, porém, uma simples relação de causa e efeito, tendo em vista que a família traz referências que podem ou não serem seguidas em seus múltiplos aspectos. Por fim, sugerimos que o conceito de autoconhecimento na literatura gerencial deva ser ampliado, para incorporar o conhecimento da dinâmica vivida na família de origem, pois esse parece ser um passo importante no processo de diferenciação do sujeito, refletindo-se na sua capacidade de escolher e adotar novos comportamentos. / [en] The current setting of organizations has demanded managers capable of working in environments marked by rapid changes, interdependency relationships and diversity of work force. However, the development of so called managerial competence is not an easy process, as it involves not only the understanding of the best managerial practices but also the capability to act in a different way. In this research, we pursue a better understanding of the individual in his organizational performance, through an interdisciplinary view, using the reference of systemic family theory. We seek to evaluate how the experiences lived by the family of origin are expressed in the professional practice of the managers. With that objective, we interviewed 30 managers from different companies, and the data were treated using content analysis. We found out that the family represents significant strength in the development and maintenance of characteristics which make up the competence of leadership, motivation, communication, negotiation and solution of conflicts, decision making, creativity and team work. We have concluded that those characteristics may also happen due to the ethnic as well as social and economical origins of the family, the transmission of postures deriving from the family members, family standards, critical events, the expectations regarding the individual as well as the roles played by him, and the significant talks by the family members. It does not, however, result in a simple cause and effect relationship, since families can set references which may or may not be followed in their multiple aspects. Finally, we suggest that the concept of self-knowledge in managerial literature should be widened, in order to incorporate the knowledge of dynamics lived in the family of origin, since this seems to be an important step in the process of differentiating the individual, reflecting upon his capability to choose and adopt new patterns of behavior.

Submitted by Maicon Juliano Schmidt (maicons) on 2015-04-15T14:15:03Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Kelly Cardoso Paim.pdf: 344409 bytes, checksum: 0f6eee7b714c14bb6a4866cf91adf7b1 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-04-15T14:15:03Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Kelly Cardoso Paim.pdf: 344409 bytes, checksum: 0f6eee7b714c14bb6a4866cf91adf7b1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-01-31 / Nenhuma / O relacionamento violento entre casais vem sendo entendido como um problema de saúde pública mundial e, ao longo dos últimos anos, muitos estudos se dedicam a compreender o fenômeno. Entretanto, não há unanimidade sobre as variáveis relacionadas a um padrão conjugal violento, revelando ainda uma carência de estudos explicativos que ajudem na elaboração de intervenções mais efetivas. Partindo-se do pressuposto de que a dinâmica conjugal violenta é um fenômeno complexo e interacional, a presente dissertação objetiva identificar variáveis que expliquem o desenvolvimento e a manutenção da dinâmica violenta entre casais, especialmente os Esquemas Iniciais Desadaptativos propostos por Jeffrey Young na Terapia do Esquema. O documento da dissertação está composto por dois artigos. No primeiro, é exposto um perfil discriminante entre sujeitos com histórico de violência física contra o parceiro íntimo na relação atual e os sujeitos sem histórico. No segundo, foi investigado o poder das experiências na família de origem e dos Esquemas Iniciais Desadaptativos como preditores da violência física cometida e sofrida na relação conjugal entre homens e mulheres. Para tal, foi realizado um estudo com 362 participantes, utilizando-se como instrumentos: Young Schema Quetionnaire (YSQ-S3), Revised Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS2) e o Family Background Questionnaire (FBQ). Os resultados revelaram que os Esquemas Iniciais Desadaptativos, em especial do primeiro domínio esquemático, são variáveis fundamentais para a compreensão da violência física conjugal. Com isso, acredita-se que os resultados auxiliem na compreensão sobre a dinâmica das relações violentas, contribuindo para a elaboração de programas de prevenção e intervenção. Sugere-se que os tratamentos terapêuticos para casais em situação de violência devam estar baseados em intervenções que possam ir além dos comportamentos violentos, mas que considerem também os Esquemas Inicias Desadaptativos primários. / The violent relationship between couples has been understood as a public health problem worldwide and, over the past few years, many studies are devoted to understanding the phenomenon. However, there is no unanimity about the variables that explain the marital violence, also revealing a lack of explanatory studies that help in the development of more effective interventions. Starting from the assumption that marital violence dynamics is a complex and interactional phenomenon, this dissertation aims to identify variables that explain the development and maintenance of violent dynamic between couples, especially the Early Maladaptive Schemas proposed by Jeffrey Young in Schema Therapy. The document is composed of two articles. In the first one, is exposed discriminant profile among subjects with a history of physical violence against intimate partners and subjects without historic. On the second, we investigate the power of experiences in the family of origin and Initial Maladaptive Schemas as predictors of physical violence in the marital relationship between men and women. The results showed that Early Maladaptive Schemas, especially the first schematic domain, are fundamental variables for understanding the intimate physical violence. Thus, we believe that the results help in understanding the dynamics of violent relationships, contributing to the development of intervention and prevention programs. It is suggested that therapeutic treatments for couples in a violent situation should be based on interventions that go beyond the violent behaviors, but also consider the Early Maladaptive Schemas.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-28T20:39:29Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 cynthia.pdf: 217553 bytes, checksum: 7357c857d509e3bf631937c16f600b37 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-04-23 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / This study discusses the lesbian relational net, the presence of a family of choice and how these relationships are built. To better understand this phenomenon a qualitative research was made with a case study and a semi-structured interview. The person whose case was used was a homosexual woman, out of the closet, older than 30 and who had lived more than one important homosexual romantic relationship. The study also discusses matters as the construction of the homosexual identity, the process of coming out, especially for the family of origin, the relationship between the homosexual and his family of origin and the construction of new relationships, specially the ones within the lesbian community. This study demonstrated the difficulties the individual lives when facing its own homosexuality and the distress she has when coming out for her family of origin. The family s reactions leads the participant in a search for a supporting net, found in the lesbian community. Since than, she starts the construction of a new set of relationships, friendships, romantic and ex-lovers relations that together will form her family of choice. At the same time, the relationship with her family of origin passes through several changes until full acceptance of her homosexuality. Finally, these relational net and the family of origin are blended to form her family of choice that reflects the complexity of these relationships / O presente estudo discute a rede de relacionamento lésbico, a presença de uma família escolhida e como se constrói esta rede de relacionamentos. Para chegar a uma possível compreensão deste fenômeno, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa com delineamento de estudo de caso e entrevista semi-estruturada. O caso escolhido para o estudo foi o de uma mulher homossexual assumida, com mais de 30 anos de idade e com a vivência de mais de um relacionamento amoroso homossexual significativo. No estudo, foram abordados elementos vinculados à aceitação da própria homossexualidade, processo do assumir-se, especialmente para a família de origem, a relação com esta e a construção de novos relacionamentos, destacando-se o relacionamento com a comunidade lésbica. A pesquisa evidenciou a dificuldade vivida para se aceitar como homossexual, bem como assumir-se para a família de origem. Diante da reação desta, a participante sai em busca de uma rede que a apóie, e a encontra na comunidade lésbica; Desde então, passa a construir novos relacionamentos, amizades, relacionamentos amorosos e relacionamentos com ex-parceiras, que vão compor sua nova família. Ao mesmo tempo, a relação com sua família de origem passa por diversas mudanças até a aceitação total de sua homossexualidade. Finalmente, rede de relacionamentos e família de origem unem-se para formar uma família escolhida que reflete uma rede complexa de relacionamentos

This study seeks to explore students’ subjective and collective experience of an experiential family therapy module within the Clinical Psychology Masters training programme. It looks at the perceptions of nine trainee therapists who used genograms and family sculpting to present their family of origin. The study takes place after the completion of the practical internship year with the purpose of exploring relevant emotional, cognitive, social and therapeutic effects of this module. A literature survey reveals that the use of genograms and family sculpting during training has received little research interest as most studies have primarily focused on their use during therapy with clients and in supervision. There is a scarcity of literature available that pertains directly to psychologists themselves and their wider social context. An exploratory review has been made to supplement the literature and pertains to experiential programmes in training in general and the psychologist’s self in training. The epistemology that directs this research falls within a postmodern frame. The experience is viewed from within the broad systems perspective. This approach acknowledges the dynamic and recursive interactions which occur between and within systems, and permits a broad perspective to be taken that is inclusive rather than exclusive. A qualitative research design was selected as it lends itself particularly well to the study of the ‘lived realities’ of people within their context and allows the information gained from the study to guide the research process. Semi-structured open-ended in-depth interviews were used as they allow for greater freedom and fewer restrictions regarding direction for the participant. A thematic analysis was carried out in order for the central themes of the experience to emerge. These themes were discussed extensively and integrated with the literature available. The multigenerational family presentation seems to create greater awareness of patterns and roles and these insights have a pervasive impact in many contexts. Understandably, the trainees feel emotionally overwhelmed as they become both observer and observed, viewing their interaction from a third-person perspective. This awareness of process results in a loss of spontaneous response and initial debilitation which is associated with feelings of loss and isolation. The self-exploratory behaviour gives rise to a reflexive reconstruction of self as a result of the access to new meanings regarding the dynamics and relationships within the family system, which enhances understanding of the complex interplay of systems, and ultimately facilitates the processes of integration, repair and resolution. / Dissertation (MA (Clinical Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Psychology / unrestricted

The master's thesis deals with the connections between the experience in the primary family and the differentiation phase of the partnership in the period of young adulthood. In the literature review part, the basic areas of this work are gradually defined - primary family, young adulthood and partnership. When describing the primary family, I focus mainly on the important developmental tasks of the child to successfully manage the transition to adulthood and the formation of a lasting relationship. The chapter about young adulthood describes the characteristics of this phase from different angles. At the end of the theoretical part, I focus on defining the partnership, including the mechanisms of partner selection and description of the phases of the partnership. The empirical part is conceived as a qualitative research, which aims to map the differentiation phase of the partnership of young adults and the activities of the primary family. The main method of collecting data on couples is a semi-structured interview, which is further expanded by questionnaire methods and the technique of mental maps. The information obtained through semi-structured interviews is processed using the method of thematic analysis. The outputs reflect important areas of the primary family and characterize the...