title: A developmental model for family systems.
abstract: This paper reviews the historical context of concepts of development and some of the problems of applying them to family systems. A model of family systems development is presented that emphasizes changes in family shape through the individual life cycle. Some clinical uses of the model are described.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004463:Ecology; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007207:Individuation; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011582:Psychological Theory