Citation

De Antoni C, Martins-Teodoro ML, Helena-Koller S. Univ. Psychol. 2009; 8(2): 399-411.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad de Psicología)

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Abstract

This paper investigates cohesion (emotional bonding) and hierarchy (power structure) in families with abuse against their children. Twenty low-income families participated. Father, mother and child’s perspective of family relations (cohesion and hierarchy) were evaluated by the Family System Test (FAST). The relationship between father-child, mother-child, couple, and among siblings were evaluated at typical and conflictive situations. Resultsshow a significance regarding to cohesion in typical and conflictive situationfor father-child and mother-child dyads in all perspectives (by father, mother, and child). There is no significant differences regarding to hierarchy. These results suggest that the families see the intrafamilial violence as a constant, since they cannot differentiate between both situations.