A focus group study on adolescents' parents for preventing strategies of apparently normal family dynamics

The researches focusing on family dynamics, parent-adolescent relationships, and adolescent development constitutes a significant area within contemporary psychology. Particularly interactions within the family during adolescence play a crucial role in determining mental health and social adjustment. Accordingly , investigating the strategies aiming to prevent ostensibly abnormal dynamics in parent-adolescent relationships is of crucial importance. The purpose of this study is to develop prevention strategies within the framework of apparently normal family dynamics involving adolescents' parents, psychologists, psychological counseling and guidance experts. The sample of this study conducted with participants living in Istanbul, consists of 12 parents, 5 psychologists, 4 psychological counseling and guidance experts. During this study; The Semi structured Focus Group Interview Survey, consisting of 13 questions on apparently normal family models, preapared under the scope of focus group study have been used as a data collecting tools. The research findings point out that , apparent normal family dynamics are experienced among adolescents' parents. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of apparently normal family dynamics in relation to the occurence of delinquent behavior. Developing functional and practical strategies based on effective parenting styles for the parents of adolescents is critical to ensure family cohesion and enhance the overall well-being of children.