Towards a theory of family therapy: rediscovering the influence of Don D. Jackson

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dc.contributor.authorBradley, Peter Douglasen
dc.contributor.committeechairProtinsky, Howard O. Jr.en
dc.contributor.committeememberRay, Wendel A.en
dc.contributor.committeememberKeller, James F.en
dc.contributor.committeememberMaxwell, Joseph W.en
dc.contributor.committeememberJohnson, Scott W.en
dc.contributor.departmentMarriage and Family Therapyen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T21:12:10Zen
dc.date.adate2008-06-06en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T21:12:10Zen
dc.date.issued1996-02-02en
dc.date.rdate2008-06-06en
dc.date.sdate2008-06-06en
dc.description.abstractThe theory and therapy of Don D. Jackson, MD. is an important piece in the foundation of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). It is Jackson's unique Interactional Theory which is viewed by many as the foundation of systemically oriented theories of MFT. This study looked at Jackson's theory and therapy through the eyes of many individuals who worked with him during the most fertile period in MFf history. Individuals such as John Weakland, Murray Bowen, Paul Watzlawick, Jay Haley, Richard Fisch and Jan Beavin-Bavelas were interviewed regarding their understanding of Jackson's influence on the field of MFf. Jackson's theory and therapy were explored in an attempt to gain insight into his unique approach to the therapeutic treatment of individuals within the context of the family. The depth of Jackson's influence on the development of the field is generally recognized however, his influence has been poorly researched. Jackson's departure from the linear orientation of psychoanalysis represents nothing less than a paradigmatic shift. Jackson's Interactional theory was the first theory of human behavior to be grounded in the general systems, communication and cybernetic theories. This change in theoretical orientation laid the foundation for the future development of additional systemically oriented theories and therapies. This dissertation will provide an understanding of Jackson's Interactional theory and therapy as well as provide an understanding of his tremendous influence on the development of systemically oriented family therapies.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.format.extentvii, 175 leavesen
dc.format.mediumBTDen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.otheretd-06062008-151643en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06062008-151643/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/38026en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartLD5655.V856_1996.B733.pdfen
dc.relation.isformatofOCLC# 35838360en
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectJacksonen
dc.subjectfamily therapyen
dc.subjecttheoryen
dc.subject.lccLD5655.V856 1996.B733en
dc.titleTowards a theory of family therapy: rediscovering the influence of Don D. Jacksonen
dc.typeDissertationen
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten
thesis.degree.disciplineMarriage and Family Therapyen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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