Balance Theory: Possible Consequences of Number of Family Members
- 1 June 1976
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Family Process
- Vol. 15 (2) , 245-249
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1976.00245.x
Abstract
This paper outlines one theoretical issue involved in considering the relationships that may exist in a family. The usual approach is to treat the family as a whole, made up of n members. The main issue here is the effects of the numerical size of the family and the many possible total and sub-total relationships that may exist within family constellations. Family structure and function is multivariate, but the focus here is the numberical factor.Keywords
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