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Title: Understanding the Dynamics of Family Change in the United States

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2016

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Abstract: Beginning in the 1960s—and accelerating over the last two decades— changes in marriage, divorce, cohabitation, and nonmarital childbearing have transformed family life in the United States. The family continues to serve a primary role in raising children and caring for elderly relatives. But new family patterns and increased instability are creating complex family and economic ties that often span multiple households. These unstable living arrangements and complex family relationships also affect the health and well-being of children and adults, creating challenges for families and policymakers alike

Url: https://assets.prb.org/pdf16/prb-population-bulletin-71.1-complex-families-2016.pdf

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Authors: Vanorman, Alicia G; Scommegna, Paola

Periodical (Full): The Population Bulletin: Population Reference Bureau

Issue: 1

Volume: 71

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Data Collections: IPUMS USA, IPUMS CPS

Topics: Family and Marriage, Other

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