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extended families  

Definition

  • This entry will discuss definitions of extended family, the diversity and complexity of extended family membership in contemporary societies, the significance and meanings of extended families, and types of extended family relationships being studied. Definitions of extended family (also called kin or kinship group) generally include relatives beyond immediate family relationships. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Extended Families]

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