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Laslett, Peter – Journal of Family History, 1977
This paper lists four interdependent family characteristics, and argues that they have been distinguishing features of the Western family for several centuries. They are: family membership, mother's age during childbearing, spouse age difference, and presence of other people. Their interrelationships and possible importance in personality…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Demography, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Characteristics