Journal of Family Psychotherapy
Volume 16, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 39-55

Kidnapping: Its effects on the beliefs and the structure of relationships in a group of families in Antioquia (Article)

Molina B.* , Agudelo M.E. , De Los Ríos A. , Builes M.V. , Ospina A. , Arroyave R. , López O.L. , Vásquez M. , Navia C.E.
  • a Family Therapy Postgraduate Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of Antioquia, Colombia, Calle 18 A Sur, No. 38-350 Medellín, Colombia
  • b Department of Psychiatry, University of Antioquia, Colombia
  • c Department of Psychiatry, University of Antioquia, Colombia
  • d Department of Psychiatry, University of Antioquia, University of San Martin, Argentina
  • e Department of Psychiatry, University of Antioquia, Colombia
  • f Department of Psychology, University of Antioquia, Colombia
  • g Regional Studies Institute, University of Antioquia, Netherlands
  • h Assistance Program for the Kidnapped Victim, País Libre Foundation, Medellín Branch, Colombia
  • i País Libre Foundation, Santa Fe de Bogotá Branch and Private Practice, Medellín, Colombia

Abstract

Kidnapping, a socio-political phenomenon, and its impact on the relationship and paradigms of 32 families was investigated. Colombia holds the highest kidnapping rates worldwide. They were observed after liberation. The research combined qualitative and quantitative methods. Results suggested: families' unity was the main resource with which to face kidnapping. Relationships reflected closeness, although 28% had a subsystem under stress. Religiousness and negotiation abilities were strengthened. Families lost State credibility. The majority faced kidnapping successfully, although 85% connoted it negatively. There were two significant associations: family treatment and conflictive or distanced relationships and individual treatment and a person with low life engagement. © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Relationships Therapy beliefs kidnapping Family

Index Keywords

rating scale Family Therapy human social interaction Colombia religion interview family spouse qualitative analysis clinical article self concept victim Article sex role politics kidnapping quantitative analysis crime
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-28844509767&doi=10.1300%2fJ085v16n03_04&partnerID=40&md5=cb5baeb644b8bb0275e3599210f401d4
DOI: 10.1300/J085v16n03_04
ISSN: 08975353
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English