title: Bowen's family systems theory. A useful approach for a nurse administrator's practice.
abstract: Two concepts from Bowen's family systems theory are differentiation of self and triangles. These concepts are presented and recommended as useful tools for the nurse a administrator. By using the principles from differentiation of self, nurse administrators may improve the work environment by distinguishing between their own thoughts and feelings. Once a nursing administrator identifies and changes triangulation processes, healthy relationship patterns may occur and staff absenteeism and low morale may be improved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, New Mexico State University, USA.
authors.forename: F E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Glasscock
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hales
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006126:Group Processes; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D014481:United States