Qualitative genogram analysis: A methodology for theorizing family dynamics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 3-1-2023
Abstract
Genograms have been an important tool for clinicians and therapists working with families; however, the use of genograms has not been extended beyond clinical settings. To address this gap in research, we developed qualitative genogram analysis (QGA), a three-step protocol for analyzing transcribed interviews using family systems theory, representing family systems relational concepts visually in genograms, and identifying common patterns of family dynamics that emerged from these visualizations across families. We present the QGA protocol using interviews with family members who experienced elder family financial exploitation. This innovative use of genograms as part of an analytical process allows researchers to theorize family systems in innovative ways and go beyond examining each family relationship as a “variable” and look at relationship dynamics systemically and wholistically across families.
Publication Title
Journal of Family Theory & Review
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12496
Citation Information
Maurya, Rakesh K.; Shigeto, Aya; Murillo-Borjas, Gustavo A.; and Vincenti, Virgina B., "Qualitative genogram analysis: A methodology for theorizing family dynamics" (2023). UNF Faculty Research and Scholarship. 3236.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/unf_faculty_publications/3236
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