Qualitative content analysis comparing the structure of the family from the perspective of Islam and the structural approach of Minuchin

The family is the first and most important social institution. In most societies affected by various developments, many problems have arisen in many families. Therefore, families need educational and psychological advice to deal with these problems. The aim of the present study is to find commonalities between the structural approach of the family from the perspective of Minuchin and Islam in order to enrich the family structure in accordance with the native Islamic culture of Iran.

The design of the present study is qualitative and based on content analysis. The content of the study was obtained to determine the commonalities between the two views of Islam and Minuchin through electronic search in selected databases and with a preliminary review of books and articles relevant to the above topic.

Necessary coding was done which led to the creation of three main concepts called boundaries, subsystems and hierarchy and 12 classes based on the commonalities between the two approaches.

From the findings of this study, it can be concluded that family counselors and psychologists can use the mentioned concepts in native programs and applications of counseling and structural psychotherapy.