Po Xi Wen Ti: The “Mother-in-Law Problem”.

In this article we explore the cultural context in which Chinese families are embedded and focus on systemic and culturally responsive ideas and interventions when couples present with po xi wen ti, the “mother-in-law problem,” in their family life. We look at the Confucian value of filial piety and...

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Publicado en:Journal of Family Psychotherapy Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 202 - 217
Autores principales: Lim, Soh-Leong, Lim, Ben K.
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jul-Sep2012
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          Lim, Soh-Leong
          Lim, Ben K.
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          Culture
          Family Relations
          Chinese Persons Psychosocial Factors
          Extended Family Psychosocial Factors
          Family Conflict
          Intergenerational Relations
          Cultural Values
          China Ethnology
          Daughters Psychosocial Factors
          Family Role
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      ab: In this article we explore the cultural context in which Chinese families are embedded and focus on systemic and culturally responsive ideas and interventions when couples present with po xi wen ti, the “mother-in-law problem,” in their family life. We look at the Confucian value of filial piety and examine how modern Chinese people understand and interpret this enduring Chinese value in their intergenerational relationships. We discuss po xi wen ti through the lenses of intergenerational therapies, in particular Bowen theory, in tandem with Chinese ways of life and thinking. This article contributes to current efforts at integrating Eastern and Western thought in family therapy with Chinese families.
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