Review of Marriage Types and Childhood Familiarity Theory (17/11)

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on marriage types and childhood familiarity theory to help students prepare for their upcoming exam.

What theory did Melford Spiro and Yonina Talmon explore in their study of kibbutz communities?

They explored the childhood familiarity theory, which suggests that individuals reared together in childhood develop desexualized relationships.

What is the primary social structure of kibbutzim?

Kibbutzim are communal living arrangements in Israel where families raise children collectively rather than in separate households.

What tendency did Spiro and Talmon find in relationships among children raised in kibbutzim?

They found that these children, despite not being biologically related, tended to not develop romantic feelings for each other, aligning with the childhood familiarity theory.

What is the statistical significance of Wolff’s findings in 1968 regarding marriages within differing childhood environments?

Wolff found that couples raised together in childhood had fewer offspring, were more likely to seek extramarital relationships, and had a higher divorce rate.

What cultural practice was studied by Arthur Wolff in northern Taiwan?

Wolff studied the 'tong kang chi' practice, where a girl is raised from childhood to be the future wife of a boy in another family.

What were the outcomes of marriages formed under the 'tong kang chi' custom?

These marriages resulted in fewer children, a higher likelihood of extramarital affairs, and a greater rate of divorce compared to those not raised together.

What significant conclusion can be drawn from the studies on childhood familiarity regarding perception in relationships?

The studies suggest that being raised together can lead to a lack of romantic interest due to familiarity, affecting how individuals perceive and engage in relationships.

According to the lecture, what advice was given regarding parental involvement in children's early lives?

Being actively involved in a child's life from birth, especially during the first three years, is crucial for establishing healthy relationships later on.