Exploring the Therapeutic Effectiveness of Genograms in Family Therapy
A Literature Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21638613 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bindu Joseph (0000-0002-2872-1892, Federation University, corresponding author), Sarah Jane Dickenson (0000-0003-1438-3981, Peninsula Health), Sarah Dickenson (Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Coordinator, Peninsula Health Mental Health Service, Hastings Road, Frankston, Victoria, Australia), Allira McCall (Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) Coordinator, Peninsula Health Mental Health Service, Hastings Road, Frankston, Victoria, Australia), Erin Roga (0000-0003-1361-3933, Liaison librarian, Federation University Australia, Frankston, Victoria, Australia) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 21-30 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Family Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1066-4807 • E-ISSN: 1552-3950 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10664807221104133 |
| OpenAlex | W4281696945 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 26 |
The primary aim of the literature review is to explore the relevant literature on the use and effectiveness of genograms in family therapy. The literature is predominantly related to the use of genograms in various settings and adaptations. There are minimal studies on the effectiveness of genograms as a therapeutic tool in family therapy. Searches were conducted of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, SCOPUS and PsycINFO electronic databases. The international review includes all studies, irrespective of study methodology. This review will inform clinicians working in family therapy and other relevant disciplines on the usefulness of genograms as a therapeutic tool, examples of adaptations to the traditional genogram for specific populations and purposes, and, to a lesser extent, the therapeutic effectiveness of genograms in family therapy. The results and discussion will provide insights on the utilisation of genograms, the range of population, gaps in the existing literature and the need for further research
CINAHL · Family therapy · Genogram · MEDLINE · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · PsycINFO · Scopus · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |