RT Journal Article
T1 Understanding contemporary family support: Reflections on theoretical and conceptual frameworks.
A1 Herrera-Pastor, David
A1 Frost, Nick
A1 Devaney, Carmel
K1 Familias - Trabajo social
K1 Política familiar
AB Family Support is a transdisciplinary field made up of practices and knowledge from different areas, theories and approaches. This article strives to contribute to the development of this  complex epistemological foundation by undertaking a review of the main theoretical frameworks. The relationship between the practice and theory of Family Support is analysed in the paper. A review of the ‘state of the art’ is undertaken, exploring both the role of wide-ranging social theory, and more specific psycho-social theories. Practical examples are provided to ground the analysis. Finally, the article proposes an integrated model proposed providing a critical and versatile approach to understanding different realities. Cross-national joint construction is encouraged to advance Family Support as both a theory and to provide a framework which guides both practice and policy.
PB Whiting and Birch
YR 2020
FD 2020-05-18
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39298
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/39298
LA eng
NO Herrera-Pastor, D., Frost, N. & Devaney, C. (2020). Understanding contemporary family support: Reflections on theoretical and conceptual frameworks, 21 (2), 27-45. Social Work and Social Sciences Review. http://dx.doi.org/10.1921/swssr.v21i2.1420
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RD 21 ene 2026