Epistemological foundations of Murray Bowen's Theory

The article aims to present the epistemological foundations of Murray Bowen's Theory, addressing the historical-scientific context of its emergence and its epistemological bases. In addition, its current status in the field of Family Therapy is discussed, listing several studies that prove hypo...

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Authors: Nascimento Otto, Ana Flavia, Ribeiro, Maria Alexina
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2022
Country:Brasil
Institution:Instituto Noos
Repository:Nova Perspectiva Sistêmica (Online)
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.revistanps.com.br:article/614
Online Access:https://www.revistanps.com.br/nps/article/view/614
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:family therapy
Murray Bowen
self differentiation
terapia familiar
diferenciación
diferenciação do self
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Summary:The article aims to present the epistemological foundations of Murray Bowen's Theory, addressing the historical-scientific context of its emergence and its epistemological bases. In addition, its current status in the field of Family Therapy is discussed, listing several studies that prove hypotheses raised by this scientist in the 70s. In conclusion, the importance of Bowen's contributions to the understanding of human development in various fields of application of his theory, especially in the field of family therapy.