Abstract:Traditionally, families in Western societies were considered to comprise two married different-sex parents and their children, who all resided in the same household. This so-called nuclear family did family life together: nuclear family members went on vacation and celebrated birthdays and each other’s achievements together. Naturally, this nuclear family was a cohesive unit (i.e., the family is a tight-knit unit). The substantial increase in the rates of divorce and repartnering since the 1960s have challenge… Show more
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