General systems theory: A compelling view of family life

Christina G. Yoshimura; Kathleen M. Galvin

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General systems theory: A compelling view of family life

Christina G. Yoshimura, Kathleen M. Galvin

Communication Studies

Northwestern University

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This chapter addresses systems theory as applied to families and their interaction patterns. Since the 1930s, general systems theory (GST) has influenced a wide range of disciplines, such as medical and health sciences, agriculture, computer and information studies, and the social sciences. Scholars from many applied fields that address family functioning (including psychology, family therapy, and sociology) use and adapt GST to understand interaction patterns within human systems.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Engaging Theories in Family Communication
Subtitle of host publication	Multiple Perspectives
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	164-174
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9781351790680
ISBN (Print)	9781138700932
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315204321
State	Published - Jan 1 2017

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