Developing a Qualitlative Model of Family Resilience Based on Family Specialists

This study aimed to develop a model of family resilience in accordance with Iranian culture. This qualitative study was conducted using the background approach. 15 marriage and family specialists were assessed with purposeful sampling and data were analyzed using semi-structured interviews and interactive so that full infornation was obtained. MAXQDA10 software was used to analyze the data. The 170 code was obtained in open coding axial coding based on the similarity in subject matter were placed in 21 categories. In the third stage or selective coding, family resilience was recognized as a central variable or original. The family resilience can be a valuable concept mapping is to direct the full range of human services. In all efforts to help individuals, couples and families to cope and adapt to the hardships during the crisis, a systematic view about resiliency is important.