Family Stress Theory [electronic resource] : Review and Critique / Suzanna D. Smith.

In the Double ABCX Model, family stress is defined as an imbalance in demands (the A factor: stressor event, related hardships, prior strains), and capabilities or resources (the B factor). The family's definition (C factor) of the imbalance influences its impact. When the family is unable to b...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author:	Smith, Suzanna D.
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1984.
Subjects:	Adjustment (to Environment) Coping. Emotional Response. Family Problems. Family Relationship. Models. Perception. Psychological Patterns. Stress Management. Stress Variables.