Radochoński, Mieczysław2013-02-082013-02-081999Roczniki Socjologii Rodziny, 1999, tom 11, s. 155-1730867-2059http://hdl.handle.net/10593/4418The paper presents the results of the studies carried out on families of 303 prisoners diagnosed as a recidivists (group R). A control group of 292 normal families (group P) also was included for further examinations. The objective was to compare both groups in regard to selected demographics and results of instruments measuring systemic properties of the families (e.g. Family Cohesion and Adaptability Scales, Parent-Adolescent Communication Scales). The families of origin both compared groups of subjects significantly differ in regard to such systemic properties as internal cohesion and adaptability. The families of recidivists also present distinctly lower level of abilities regarding communication between its members. Most of the families belonging to group R come from less privileged social classes, often are disrupted and characterized by high rates of marital separation, chronic unemployment and dependence on the state.plArtykuł