Springer - Family Functioning: General Living Systems Research

Explore a deep clinical perspective on the changing landscape of the modern family unit. In this volume from the Critical Issues in Psychiatry series, the authors examine how social, biological, cultural, and technological shifts in postmodern society impact family structures. While some sociologists view these changes as signs of adaptation, this work presents a different viewpoint based on clinical psychiatry. By analyzing trends such as increased divorce rates and the rise of single-mother households, the text connects these societal shifts to a statistically confirmed increase in mental disorders. This book provides a necessary look at whether these developments represent a healthy evolution or a maladaptive response to a changing world. It is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of family systems and mental health within a psychiatric framework.