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Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems

Vl. Theoretical Update

Bibliographic Data

ID23331844
AuthorsDavid H Olson (0000-0002-2326-1102, University of Minnesota), Candyce S Russell (Kansas State University), Douglas H Sprenkle (Purdue University West Lafayette)
Year1983
Volume22
Issue1
Pages69-83
Publication date1983-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFamily Process (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0014-7370 • E-ISSN: 1545-5300
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1545-5300.1983.00069.x
PMID6840263
OpenAlexW2019834927
LanguageEN
Citations received188
References cited28

This paper updates the theoretical work on the Circumplex Model and provides revised and new hypotheses. Similarities and contrasts to the Beavers Systems Model are made along with comments regarding Beavers and Voeller's critique. FACES II, a newly revised assessment tool, provides both “perceived” and “ideal” family assessment that is useful empirically and clinically.

Developmental psychology · Epistemology · Family systems · Family systems theory · Ideal (ethics) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Cognitive and psychological constructs research · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Psychology · Social Psychology

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