Contributions of Extended Families to the Support Systems of Metropolitan Area Widows: Limitations of the Modified Kin Network.

Lopata, Helena Znaniecki

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Contributions of Extended Families to the Support Systems of Metropolitan Area Widows: Limitations of the Modified Kin Network

Lopata, Helena Znaniecki

Journal of Marriage and the Family, 40, 2, 355-63, May 78

An examination of the economic, service, social and emotional support systems of Chicago area widows indicates an infrequency of appearance of the extended kin. Children and, in the case of younger widows, parents, are frequent contributors to these support systems. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Family Relationship, Parent Child Relationship, Research Projects, Widowed

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