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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-17-2025
Abstract
Systemic family interventions of Latino families with a cancer patient have been suggested as effective and necessary, but few studies have focused on evaluating systemic functioning to design culturally relevant interventions. The purpose of study was to assess systemic functioning in Puerto Rican families with a cancer patient using the Spanish translated version of the Family Genogram Interview (FGI) that measures Bowen’s four emotional processes in nuclear family and family of origin. Fifty-one Puerto Rican participants related to a cancer patient were interviewed. Results suggested an acceptable reliability for the FGI-Spanish and higher presence of symptoms in a spouse or partner, symptoms in family of origin, focus on a child and emotional cutoff in family of origin. Qualitative findings suggested that main concerns for participants were related to family changes surrounding illness and familial roles, consistent with Bowen’s theory and clinical implications for designing systemic interventions for Puerto Rican families.
Recommended Citation
Vélez Agosto, N. M. (2025). Systemic functioning of Puerto Rican families with a cancer patient: A qualitative-oriented mixed-methods study. Journal of Health Psychology, 13591053251333598. https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053251333598
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Publication Title
Journal of Health Psychology
DOI
10.1177/13591053251333598
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