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Family Functioning and the Development of Trust and Intimacy Among Adolescents in Residential Treatment

  • Kenneth M. Coll
  • , Stephanie Powell
  • , Patti Thobro
  • , Robin Haas
  • Fielding Graduate University
  • Cathedral Home for Children

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Abstract

This study examined relations between family cohesion and adaptability (as measured by the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales-III) and the formation of trust and intimacy (assessed with the Measure of Psychosocial Development) among adolescents in residential treatment. Bivariate correlation revealed a significant association between family cohesion and adaptability and psychosocial stages of trust and intimacy. Regression analyses revealed that family cohesion predicted trust, and that trust is significantly influential in the formation of intimacy. Discussion and treatment implications are included.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)255-262
Number of pages8
JournalThe Family Journal
Volume18
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2010

Keywords

  • adolescent residential treatment
  • Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales-III
  • family functioning
  • intimacy
  • trust

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