FAMILY PROCESS
Scope & Guideline
Cultivating Knowledge on Family Influences and Outcomes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Family Dynamics and Processes:
The journal focuses on the intricate dynamics of family relationships, including parenting, coparenting, and intergenerational interactions. It emphasizes understanding how these processes affect individual and collective well-being. - Cultural and Contextual Influences:
FAMILY PROCESS explores how cultural, social, and economic contexts shape family functioning. This includes studies on diverse family structures, cultural adaptations of interventions, and the impact of systemic factors on family health. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
A core aim of the journal is to investigate the relationship between family processes and mental health outcomes. This includes understanding how family interactions contribute to or alleviate psychological distress in individuals and families. - Intervention and Treatment Efficacy:
The journal publishes research on the efficacy of various family-based interventions, including therapy models and community programs, aiming to improve family relationships and individual mental health. - Emerging Issues in Family Research:
FAMILY PROCESS addresses contemporary issues affecting families, such as the impact of crises (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic), social justice concerns, and the integration of anti-racist practices in family therapy.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Socio-Political Contexts:
There is a growing emphasis on how socio-political factors, such as racism, immigration, and economic disparities, affect family functioning and dynamics. This trend is crucial for developing culturally responsive interventions. - Diversity and Inclusion in Family Research:
Research addressing the experiences of diverse family structures, including LGBTQ+ families, families of color, and immigrant families, is on the rise, reflecting a broader commitment to inclusivity in family studies. - Mental Health and Resilience:
Emerging themes focus on resilience in the face of adversity, particularly regarding mental health challenges during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of family support systems. - Technology and Family Dynamics:
The role of technology in shaping family interactions, including teletherapy and online interventions, is increasingly featured, reflecting the impact of digital communication on family relationships. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
There is a trend towards integrating insights from various disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, and public health, to inform family research and interventions, enhancing the journal's interdisciplinary appeal.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Nuclear Family Studies:
Research focusing solely on the traditional nuclear family structure has decreased, as the journal increasingly emphasizes diverse family forms, including single-parent families, blended families, and LGBTQ+ family dynamics. - General Parenting Practices:
Studies that broadly address parenting practices without contextual or cultural specificity are less frequent. There is a shift towards more nuanced explorations of parenting within diverse cultural frameworks. - Static Models of Family Therapy:
There has been a waning interest in static, one-size-fits-all models of family therapy. The journal is now favoring dynamic, context-sensitive approaches that consider individual and cultural differences. - Focus on Individual Pathology:
Research primarily centered on individual pathology within families, rather than relational dynamics, is less common. The emphasis is shifting towards understanding relational processes and resilience. - Limited Methodological Approaches:
The use of traditional qualitative and quantitative methods without integration of mixed-methods approaches is declining, as the journal encourages innovative methodologies to capture complex family interactions.
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