Definition: Family Systems theory is a theory of human behavior that views that the family as an emotional unit and uses systems thinking to describe the complex interactions in the unit. It is the nature of the family that its members are intensely connected emotionally.
Kerr, Michael E. "One Family's Story: A Primer on Bowen Theory." The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. 2000. http://www.thebowencenter.org
Application: In community development, one does not just consider the individuals that are present at a community meeting, but also considers family members who may not be present at said meeting. The way one individual interacts within its family affects the way he/she interacts within the community.
Adaptation: When an individual is in palliative or hospice care, family members are often responsible for the fate of the patient. The interaction between family members greatly affects the treatment and care that is determined for the patient by the family members and hospital staff.
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