title: Codependency: another name for Bowen's undifferentiated self.
abstract: Codependency is a term used to describe personality characteristics of people involved in unhealthy relationships. The authors purport that characteristics of codependency can be organized and interpreted using concepts from Bowen's family systems theory. Having such a framework addresses the criticisms that the concept of codependency lacks a solid theoretical foundation. In addition, nurses need to understand the concept if they are to evaluate their own actions regarding codependent behaviors.
authors: E C
authors: EC
authors: Fagan-Pryor
authors: L C
authors: LC
authors: Haber
mesh_terms: D003858:Dependency, Psychological; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012649:Self Concept; D013598:Systems Theory