| Abstract: | Explores 3 possible reasons for the failure of the link between theory and assessment in family psychology. A primary reason for the failure is a lack of a multilevel unified theory of family functioning. A 2nd reason is that, in addition to multiple, uncoordinated theories, many family constructs are not yet refined enough for behavioral definitions. A 3rd problem in the connection of family theory to family assessment is the lack of attention to the measurement of change in family variables. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
