This is the first study that provides empirical support for the importance of contextual theory
notions of relational ethics for the well-being of adolescent mothers in the foster care system …

Internationally, there is an increasing preference to place children in kinship versus foster
care. While research suggests that kinship care might promote better child mental health …

This article challenges stereotypes of troubled foster children by examining their relational
resilience despite psychopathological risks. The purpose of this project was to determine …

The present study focuses on experiences of relational tensions and management strategies
in family relationships among 18 young adults with foster care backgrounds who …

This study's aim was to apply a Contextual theory lens on exploring whether knowledge of
parental infidelity affects the Relational Ethics (RE) of adult children. The Relational Ethics …

This article applies insights of the contextual theory and therapy, developed by Ivan
Boszormenyi-Nagy, to the body of knowledge and practice of social work. Social work and …

The purpose of this study was to examine depressive symptoms and relationship satisfaction
as problems related to relational ethics in one's family of origin and current partner …

Youth in foster care face a unique and complex dilemma in juggling relationships with both
biological parents and foster caregivers. This study uses a national sample of adolescents in …

To examine the applicability of Contextual Family Therapy to non-western populations, a
measure of the theory's central constructs of Trust/Justice, Loyalty, and Entitlement (the …

Forty-five adolescent boys from abusive and depriving homes were not doing well in positive
peer culture residential care. Despite their backgrounds, given a modified form of the …