Working with Religious Families and Family Therapy in Turkey

Emel Genc ()
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Emel Genc: Bartin University, Turkey

Proceedings of the 18th International RAIS Conference, August 17-18, 2020 from Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies

Abstract: Religion plays an important role in the lives of many and is observed through their individual and collective religious practices and beliefs. Numerous couples present for counseling ascribe to a religious belief system, including beliefs about God’s purpose for their marriage. To understand the worldview of one’s clients and deliver effective services, therapist must increase their understanding of various religious beliefs and practices. While many studies have been conducted in developed Western societies, there have been few that have examined religion as it relates to couple and parent-child relationships in developing societies such as Turkey. Although research is limited, studies of family structure in Turkish society show that religion and cultural values are of primary importance. With the rapid social change from a traditional to more modern culture, it is necessary to examine how religion impacts Turkish couples and family life in a changing cultural context. Thus, this study aims to provide a better understanding of role of religion on family relationships and help clinicians be prepared to serve Muslim clients in Turkey. Implications for clinicians working with religious clients are discussed.

Keywords: family therapy; Islam; parent-child; religious families; Turkey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 5 pages
Date: 2020-08
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Published in Proceedings of the 18th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, August 17-18, 2020, pages 304-309

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