Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test a model of codependency based on Bowen's concept of differentiation for college students in Taiwan. The relations between family-of-origin dysfunction, differentiation of self, codependency traits and related symptoms including low self-esteem, relationship distress and psychological adjustment problems were examined. Data were collected from 567 college students from 2 large, urban universities in northern Taiwan. Results indicated a significantly negative relationship between levels of codependency and self-differentiation and that self-differentiation partially mediated the relationship between family-of-origin dysfunction and codependency. The implications of these findings for counselling Taiwanese college students who experience codependency traits and related symptoms as well as suggestions for future research are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 107-116 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | International Journal of Psychology |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 Apr |
Keywords
- Bowen family systems theory
- Codependency
- Differentiation of self
- Taiwanese college students
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- General Psychology