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social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > significant others
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > significant others
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > significant others

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significant others  

Definition

  • Nonrelated people who may have an impact on the individuals in treatment, although not necessarily the same type of emotional impact and influence that the natural family unit has. (2. [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; significant others]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LGJRTKBB-R

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