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Introduction
In the contemporary world, most families are different, and their relationships are
complicated. Despite the differences, some theorists suggest that all families can be categorized
into the same emotional system model. Family systems theory looks at families as cohesive
emotional units. The theory was created by Murray Bowen, who described the relationship
systems exhibited by families as interlocking behavioral and familial concepts that are carefully
analyzed. Family systems theory asserts that family members are intensely emotionally
connected (Keller, 2019). Bowen argues that the theory also says that family functions act as
emotional systems in which all family members play specific roles and abide by certain rules.
From the roles assigned, individuals are expected to respond to and interact with each other in a
particular manner. With each system, the behavioral patterns often lead to either disfunction or
balance of the system. The theorist also asserts that people often feel disconnected from their
family members, which can significantly impact their actions and emotions. Furthermore, a
change in one family member is likely to spark changes in the rest of the family members. Every
person has evolved to become interdependent on their family member to promote cooperation
needed for protection and shelter. However, in stressful situations, one family member's anxiety
can spread to the rest of the family members in the emotional unit, and interdependence is likely
to become emotionally taxing (Waters, 2020). According to Bowen, one family member usually
absorbs the other members’ bulk of emotions leading to serious emotional issues such as
alcoholism, depression, and physical illness. Thus, families must work together to avoid such
problems.

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Running head: MEZZO THEORY PAPER 1 Mezzo Theory Paper Name Institution MEZZO THEORY PAPER 2 Mezzo Theory Paper Introduction In the contemporary world, most families are different, and their relationships are complicated. Despite the differences, some theorists suggest that all families can be categorized into the same emotional system model. Family systems theory looks at families as cohesive emotional units. The theory was created by Murray Bowen, who described the relationship systems exhibited by families as interlocking behavioral and familial concepts that are carefully analyzed. Family systems theory asserts that family members are intensely emotionally connected (Keller, 2019). Bowen argues that the theory also says that family functions act as emotional systems in which all family members play specific roles and abide by certain rules. From the roles assigned, individuals are expected to respond to and interact with each other in a particular manner. With each system, the behavioral patterns often lead to either disfunction or balance of the system. The theorist also asserts that people often feel disconnected from their family members, which can significantly impact their actions and emotions. Furthermore, a change in one family member is likely to spark changes in the rest of the family members. Every person has evolved to become interdependent on their family member to promote cooperation needed for protection and shelter. However, in stressful situations, on ...
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