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- Publisher
- Wiley
- Copyright
- © 1991 Australian Association of Family Therapy
- ISSN
- 0814-723X
- eISSN
- 1467-8438
- DOI
- 10.1002/j.1467-8438.1991.tb00856.x
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
This paper examines a contextual model of residential care for children whose behaviour is described as out‐of‐control. Developed by Menses & Durrant (1986), the model combines principles of cybernetic theory, cybernetic therapy and ritual. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current wide use of the Contextual Residential Care model, focusing on the cybernetic theory‐base of the model and how it has been employed in practice. The study followed a narrative format, utilising semi‐structured interviews with co‐ordinators of Contextual Residential Care programmes, to gain information about the nature and theoretical baseline of their programmes and their hopes and concerns for the future of the model. The interviews were analysed using a discourse analytic procedure. The study found a contextual approach which is immature and lacking in theoretical clarity. If its proponents can establish and understand a sound cybernetic framework and adapt it with flexibility to their particular context, they can ensure the successful evolution and application of this model of residential care.
Journal
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy – Wiley
Published: Sep 1, 1991