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Lone parent family
Families composed of a single parent and one or more children.
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Nuclear family
Families composed of 2 parents, and 1 or more children, living together.
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Intact family
Families composed of 2 parents and their original biological or adopted children, living together.
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Same sex family
Couple or parents in the family are the same sex (married or common law).
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Common law family
Couple or parents in the family live together but are not married (same or opposite sex).
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Extended family
Families composed of parents, children, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other blood relations living together.
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Modified Extended family
Relatives who do not share a residence, may try to live in the same neighborhood, visit regularly, and assist each other.
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Skip generation family
Families where the grandparent(s) and child or children live together but the parent(s) are not present.
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Blended or step family
Families composed of parents who have divorced their first spouse, remarried someone else, and formed a new family that includes children from past relationships.
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Functionalism
A theory that looks at how society is organized to perform its required functions effectively.
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Systems theory
Assumes that the family is a system of relationships where what happens to one member affects all the others.
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Social exchange theory
Suggests that individuals will choose how to act/react based on potential benefits they may receive and the costs involved.
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CRAAP Method
An evaluation method for information based on Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.
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Monogamy
Having one legal spouse at a time.
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Serial monogamy
Marry, divorce or widow, and remarry during a lifetime.
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Polygamy
General term for having more than one spouse.
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Polygyny
Having more than one wife.
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Polyandry
Having more than one husband.
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Life course approach
Developmental theory examining behavior at various life stages influenced by biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
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Feminist Theory
A perspective that emphasizes understanding gender disparities and advocating for political and social equality between men and women.
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Ecological perspective
A theory that looks at how different environmental systems influence an individual’s behavior throughout their lifespan.
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Capitalism
An economic system where private owners control trade and industry for profit.
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Novelty Family
Families consisting of non-traditional structures that may include blended families and same-sex parents.
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