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Deficiency of Self-efficacy in Problem-solving as a Contributory Factor in Family Instability: A Qualitative Study.
- Source :
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Iranian Journal of Psychiatry . Jan2018, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p32-39. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: Problem-solving ability is one of the most important means of family stability that enables the families to understand their roles, functions, and performances. Self-efficacy deficiency in problem-solving runs through many families. This qualitative study was conducted to investigate and describe how couples solve problems in their families. Method: This study was conducted to detect couples' self-efficacy deficiency in problem-solving using purposive sampling method. Several deep semi-structured interviews based on McMaster model and observations were conducted by nine family therapists and psychiatrists on four couples (eight persons) living in Yazd (Iran). The interviews were performed, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. The analysis was interpreted through directed content analysis methods. Results: Families in Yazd (Iran) made some attempts to solve their problems, but their efforts were not enough, and thus they suffered from self-efficacy deficiency, which included 8 categories. The main theme distilled from the data of 17 participants was self-efficacy deficiency, which included the following categories: avoidance, insolvency, interference from others, ineffective self-treatment, behavioral problems, stubbornness, superficiality, and denial . Conclusion: It is of paramount importance to identify self-efficacy deficiency in families and promote problem- solving programs to increase family stability. In the present study, the main deficiencies in problem-solving were detected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17354587
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Iranian Journal of Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 128085100