Development of Thai Family Functioning Model (TFFM): Grounded Theory Method
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Family functioning denotes a set of basic characteristics about family system regarding appraisal, function, and performance. Healthy family functioning has been viewed as a protective factor for reducing/preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other mental disorders, enhancing rate of rehabilitation/recovery and increasing quality of life of patients both with physical and mental disorders and their families. Family functioning models that are available based upon western cultures, believes, and societies. Since society, culture, and Buddhist teachings influence Thai family dynamics, which may not capture by those western family functioning models. In addition, the focus and interpretations of the developers of a particular model also affect constructing of such models. Therefore, it is necessary to examine particular characteristics of family functioning based upon Thai context. The purpose of this study was to investigate the fundamental attributes that promote family to function well within Thai context leading to construct a model of Thai family functioning. Data were collected by in-depth semi-structured interviews. There were 9 healthy families as informants. Grounded theory method was used to analyze qualitative data. The result of this study discovered 2 core categories, Coexistence and Family Atmosphere. Coexistence category has 2 sub-categories as Intention to Maintain Family and Interactions whereas Family Atmosphere has 4 sub-categories as Problem-Solving, Cohesion, Communication, and Understanding & Accepting. All categories and sub-categories are interrelated to each other. In conclusion, Thai Family Functioning Model (TFFM) was constructed. It composes of 2 main categories, Coexistence (with Intention to Maintain Family and Interactions as sub categories) and Family Atmosphere (with Problem-Solving, Cohesion, Communication, and Understanding & Accepting as sub categories). TFFM may help to guide researches and professional practicing to strengthening/improving family functioning of families in various situations leading to better outcomes in terms of creativeness, quality of life, rehabilitation/recovery, and promotion/prevention.
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ทัศนะและความคิดเห็นที่ปรากฏในบทความในวารสาร ถือเป็นความรับผิดชอบของผู้เขียนบทความนั้น และไม่ถือเป็นทัศนะและความรับผิดชอบของกองบรรณาธิการ ยินยอมว่าบทความเป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของวารสาร
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