Describing relationships in families with alcohol problems. The Family Relations Index: 1 graphic representation
Wilson, C.; Mulhall, D.J.
British Journal of Addiction 78(2): 181-191
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0952-0481 PMID: 6575806 Document Number: 209068
The Family Relations Index is a technique for describing family interaction which can provide insight for the family and the investigator into the dynamics of family behavior and can guide intervention. The technique goes some way towards addressing the issues of complexity, subjectivity, privacy and the management of change over time which are challenges in devising methods of research with families in sensitive areas, such as alcohol abuse. The nature and requirements of the technique itself make it most suitable for clinical work and process research with small samples.