Daneshpour M
St. Mary University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55404, USA.
J Marital Fam Ther. 1998 Jul;24(3):355-68. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.1998.tb01090.x.
Muslim immigrant families living in the United States may well come to the attention of mental health professionals. This article examines the applicability of the Anglo-American models of family therapy to Muslim immigrant families. The most significant differences in value systems between the Muslim and Anglo-American cultures is Muslim families' preference for greater connectedness, a less flexible and more hierarchical family structure, and an implicit communication style. Systemic thinking, which deals with the pattern of relationships, is valid for all families regardless of cultural differences. However, the preferred directions of change for Muslim families need to be integrated into the assessment and goals for family therapy.
生活在美国的穆斯林移民家庭很可能会引起心理健康专业人员的关注。本文探讨了英美式家庭治疗模式对穆斯林移民家庭的适用性。穆斯林文化与英美式文化在价值体系上最显著的差异在于，穆斯林家庭更倾向于紧密联系、家庭结构较不灵活且等级分明，以及采用含蓄的沟通方式。处理关系模式的系统思维对所有家庭都适用，无论文化差异如何。然而，穆斯林家庭首选的改变方向需要纳入家庭治疗的评估和目标中。
