Types of Family 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyFamilies and householdsASAQA Created by: AliceEvaCreated on: 26-04-14 15:14 Define the Family. A type of household where the people living together are related by blood or legal proceedings. 1 of 9 What are the characteristics of a Nuclear Family. Two generations, geographically mobile, isolated, independent family unit and loose knit. 2 of 9 What are the characteristics of an Extended family. 3x generations, geographically static, live within one mile of next kin, dependant and close knit. 3 of 9 What are the characteristics of a Modified extended family. Nuclear family with extended family traits, are also known as the telephonic family. 4 of 9 What are the characteristics of a Single parent family. Bringing up children without a partner, this is most commonly matrifocal. 5 of 9 What are the characteristics of a Reconstituted family. Blended families, divorced adults forming new families. 6 of 9 What are the characteristics of an Empty shell family. Love between the couple has gone but they stay together for their children. 7 of 9 What are the characteristics of an Empty nest family. Children have left the house and only the couple remain. 8 of 9 What are the characteristics of a Boomerang family. Children who have previously left come back at a later stage, e.g. money issues. 9 of 9
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