ANALYSIS OF FAMILY FUNCTIONING FROM THE PARENTS‘ PERSPECTIVE: LITERATURE REVIEW
Lucia Rendeková, Elena Gažiková
Abstrakt: Background: Family functioning is a key factor influencing the healthy development of individuals and their relationships with society. Olson’s circumplex model is an effective tool for assessing family dynamics through three dimensions: cohesion, adaptability, and communication. Previous research has focused on individual aspects of family dynamics, but there has been no systematic analysis of parents‘ perceptions of family functioning.
Methods: In this review study, we analyzed ten empirical studies from seven countries that examined family functioning from the parents‘ perspective using the FACES III and FACES IV questionnaires. Articles were selected through a systematic review of the Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases. We used quantitative content analysis to synthesize findings and identify patterns in family functioning.
Results: The research revealed significant differences in the perception of family functioning in different types of families. Families with a disabled member showed greater flexibility and cohesion, with adaptability proving to be a predictor of family satisfaction. Military families reported lower adaptability and more rigid relationships during periods of deployment.
Conclusion: The circumplex model is a useful tool for understanding family dynamics and can be applied in helping professions when working with families. The results suggest that adaptability and communication are key factors influencing family satisfaction. For further research, we recommend a deeper examination of the interaction between family dimensions and cultural differences.
Keywords: Circumplex model, Cohesion, Adaptability, Communication, Parenting, Family functioning
Pages: 41-57
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Source: Pomáhajúce profesie, 2026, vol. 9, issue 1, pp. 41-57 (PDF)
Language: Slovak
