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family functioning  

Definition

  • The ability of a family to function in four critical areas: (a) personal functioning (e.g., satisfaction with self in the family), (b) marital functioning (e.g., giving and receiving attention or the gratification of sexual needs), (c) parental functioning (e.g., use of parental authority, socialization of children), and (d) socioeconomic functioning (e.g., family values or economic status). L'Abate, L. (1976). [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; family functioning]

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