The genogram is a visual, symbolic representation of multiple generations of a family, structured in much the same way as a family tree. Genograms emerged within systemic family therapy as an assessment and intervention tool, but in their ability to generate rich data, they are gaining traction as a research method. While the benefits of genograms in therapeutic practice have been well documented, the literature exploring their use in research is limited. This article aims to contribute to this knowledge by considering participants’ experiential reflections of constructing their genograms, a process they engaged in as part of a broader study that explored the intergenerational transmission of family violence. We illustrate that while genograms generated powerful qualitative data, they also had unintended therapeutic and transformative effects on participants which transcended the interview room. We consider the ethical complexities of using genograms as a qualitative method and make recommendations for future research.

(2022). Genograms in research: participants’ reflections of the genogram process [journal article - articolo]. In QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10446/174421

Genograms in research: participants’ reflections of the genogram process

Fellin, Lisa C.
2022-01-01

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The genogram is a visual, symbolic representation of multiple generations of a family, structured in much the same way as a family tree. Genograms emerged within systemic family therapy as an assessment and intervention tool, but in their ability to generate rich data, they are gaining traction as a research method. While the benefits of genograms in therapeutic practice have been well documented, the literature exploring their use in research is limited. This article aims to contribute to this knowledge by considering participants’ experiential reflections of constructing their genograms, a process they engaged in as part of a broader study that explored the intergenerational transmission of family violence. We illustrate that while genograms generated powerful qualitative data, they also had unintended therapeutic and transformative effects on participants which transcended the interview room. We consider the ethical complexities of using genograms as a qualitative method and make recommendations for future research.
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Alexander, Joanne H.; Callaghan, Jane E. M.; Fellin, Lisa Chiara
(2022). Genograms in research: participants’ reflections of the genogram process [journal article - articolo]. In QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10446/174421
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