The examination of family functioning in immunodeficiency patients in the context of McMaster family therapy in Turkey
Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, vol.34, no.1, pp.51-65, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 34 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1080/02185385.2022.2155232
- Journal Name: Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, Educational research abstracts (ERA)
- Page Numbers: pp.51-65
- Keywords: Family functionality, McMaster family therapy, social work with families, immunodeficiency, immunodeficiency patients, SOCIAL SUPPORT, CHILDREN, DISEASES, HEALTH, RISK
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
© 2022 Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore.Immunodeficiency diseases associated with the absence or dysfunction of any of the components that make up the immune system. These diseases may create difficulties for family functionality. The study aims to examine family functionality in the context of McMaster Family Therapy in families with immunodeficiency patients. The study include 153 family members from Immunodeficiency Patients Solidarity Platform in Turkey. The sociodemographic questionnaire and McMaster Family Assessment Device were used to collect data with respect to problem solving, communication, roles, affective responsiveness and involvement, behaviour control, and general functioning. The majority of the participants are married, females, university graduates and low income. Most of them have nuclear families and a diagnosis of primary immunodeficiency in children. Areas of non-healthy family functionality include affective involvement and behaviour control. Also, problem-solving, roles, and communication create risks in terms of dysfunction.