Extended families refer to multi-generational households that include not only parents and children but also grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. They provide a support network where multiple generations live together or maintain close relationships.
Related terms
Nuclear family: A nuclear family consists of parents and their children living in the same household without additional extended relatives.
Kinship: Kinship refers to the social bonds and connections between individuals based on blood relations or marriage. It plays a crucial role in building extended families.
Familismo: A cultural value common in Hispanic communities that emphasizes strong loyalty to one's immediate and extended family members.