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The study evaluated Trans-generational family counselling and Family rituals as a hinge for cohesive parenting in Kampala District (Uganda). The research questions were: How is transgenerational family counselling practiced? What is the nature of family rituals? How does family emotional levels and family rituals impact on parenting cohesiveness? The study randomly selected 412 family members (female (60%) and male (40%) respondents), guided by Family Environment Scale, Family Ritual Questionnaire and Parental Psychological Control as study instruments. Study findings revealed the increase in self differentiation (Mean: 49.52, SD = 11.78), family routines (Mean: = 58.46, SD =15.60) and parental warmth (Mean: 48.53, SD = 9.30). However, there was a decrease in the family emotional systems (Mean: 25.33, SD = 5.89), family celebrations (Mean: 12.76, SD = 3.50) and parental control (Mean: 39.19, SD = 11.67). The study concluded that the family rituals had a strong relationship with family therapies and parental cohesion. The research recommended that the religious and all cultural institutions should endeavour to engage families to form functional family rituals.
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