(1) "A Systems Theory is the transdisciplinary study of the abstract organization of phenomena, independent of their substance, type, or spatial or temporal scale of existence." A systems theory investigates both the principles common to all complex entities and mathematical models to describe the systems. Systems theory was proposed in the 1940's. Systems theories were proposed by the biologist Ludwig von Bertalanffy and furthered by Ross von Bertalanffy. Their purpose was reacting agaInst reductionism and attempting to revive the unity of science.
(2) Systems can be identified structure. "A real system is any system of matter and/or energy. An abstract or analytic system is a pattern system whose elements consist of signs and/or concepts." Abstract systems are information. One or more elements that show no pattern of change is a nonsystem. Change is measured relative to a reference. A "system" can be viewed as both a system and a nonsystem depending on the researcher's purpose.
(3) "The family systems theory is a theory introduced by Dr. Murray Bowen that suggests that individuals cannot be understood in isolation from one another, but rather as a part of their family, as the family is an emotional unit. Families are systems of interconnected and interdependent individuals, none of whom can be understood in isolation from the system." Members of this system respond to each other according to their role. Roles are determines by relationship agreements. With maintained patterns in this system there can be family balance.
(1) http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/systheor.html
(2) http://www.survey-software-solutions.com/walonick/systems-theory.htm
(3) http://www.genopro.com/genogram/family-systems-theory/
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