The hope for success among people raised in different family systems

Abstract

This work presents the results of research on the correlation between a system of a family of origin and hope for success. The research included 139 subjects, 70 women and 69 men, aged 18-35. The basic research hypothesis was the existence of a positive correlation between the system of a functional family and the right level of hope for success among people raised in that system, and a negative correlation between the dysfunctional family systems and a reduced level of hope for success. The statistical analysis of results allowed the author to draw the following conclusions: 1) the stronger the ties in the family, based on mutual acceptance and respect for rights and feelings of all of its members with space for uniqueness and individuality, the higher the level of hope for success, a sense of competence and strong will among the family-raised people; 2) if the boundaries in the family are increasingly rigid, resulting in disorganization and lack of ties, or the family functions according to a model lacking in any boundaries, i.e., space for independence and privacy, the level of hope for success, strong will or a sense of competence among the people raised in the family are reduced.Key words: family systems, hope for success, strong will, sense of competence