Young Children's Participation in Family Therapy Talk.

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Title: Young Children's Participation in Family Therapy Talk.
Language: English
Authors: Cederborg, Ann-Christin
Source: American Journal of Family Therapy. Spr 1997 25(1):28-38.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 1997
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Family Counseling, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Communication, Participation, Young Children
ISSN: 0192-6187
Abstract: Investigates what kind of participant status young children (4-7 years old) acquire in family therapy talk so as to illustrate how social intercourse generates patterns of participant status. Findings based on 20 families and 19 different therapists raise questions about the interpretation of family therapy, especially in therapies where young children are symptom-bearers. (RJM)
Journal Code: CIJAUG1998
Entry Date: 1998
Accession Number: EJ559270
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Investigates what kind of participant status young children (4-7 years old) acquire in family therapy talk so as to illustrate how social intercourse generates patterns of participant status. Findings based on 20 families and 19 different therapists raise questions about the interpretation of family therapy, especially in therapies where young children are symptom-bearers. (RJM)
ISSN:0192-6187