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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family structure Western countries The nuclear family, consisting of parents and children, is the predominant household structure in Western countries. 96
2 family structure Western cultures In Western cultures, the nuclear family is the dominant structure, emphasizing individual autonomy and responsibility. 79
3 family structure United States In the United States, the prevalent family structure is the nuclear family, with emphasis on independence and separate living arrangements. 58
4 family structure Middle Eastern Middle Eastern cultures highly value extended family ties and respect for elders in their family structure. 38
5 family structure Western countries In Western cultures, there is an emphasis on nuclear family structures with a focus on autonomy and individual independence. 35
6 family structure India Extended family structure is common in India, with multiple generations living together and strong familial ties. 26
7 family structure China In China, the family structure emphasizes multi-generational living, strong filial piety, and respect for elders. 23
8 family structure United Kingdom In the UK, the prevalent family structure is the nuclear family, which prioritizes independence and individualism over extended family support. 22
9 family structure Traditional African societies In Traditional African societies, extended families living together and sharing responsibilities is common, valued, and central to the culture. 20
10 family structure Asia In Asian culture, family structure emphasizes extended family living, multi-generational households, and strong familial ties. 16
11 family structure Nigeria Nigerian family structure emphasizes extended family support, communal living, and respect for elders. 16
12 family structure Sweden In Sweden, there is an emphasis on nuclear families and individual autonomy, with a reduced hierarchical family structure. 16
13 family structure Europe In Europe, the common family structure emphasizes independence and individualism with the nuclear family. 13
14 family structure American American culture commonly places emphasis on nuclear family units and individualism. 12
15 family structure Eastern Eastern cultures place a strong emphasis on extended family and multigenerational households with specific roles and responsibilities. 12
16 family structure Italy In Italy, family structure emphasizes close-knit, multigenerational households with strong intergenerational ties. 11
17 family structure Asian countries Extended families living together is a common and traditional family structure in Asian countries. 10
18 family structure East Asian countries East Asian countries place importance on multigenerational households and respect for elders in extended family living. 10
19 family structure urban areas in developed countries In urban areas of developed countries, nuclear families prioritize individual autonomy and live independently. 9
20 family structure North America North American culture emphasizes nuclear families and individualism, with less emphasis on hierarchical roles. 8
21 family structure Northern European countries Nuclear family units with emphasis on individual autonomy and less hierarchical structure are common in family structures in Northern European countries. 8
22 family structure Africa In African cultures, the extended family living together and communal support are highly valued. 7
23 family structure Pakistan In Pakistani culture, extended families living together prioritize respect for elders and uphold hierarchical structure. 7
24 family structure Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabian culture, there is a strong emphasis on extended family support, hierarchical relationships, and a patriarchal family structure with clear roles. 7
25 family structure Urban cultures in Western countries In urban Western cultures, the common family structure is the nuclear family living separately, highlighting individual autonomy and privacy. 7
26 family structure modern urban societies In modern urban societies, nuclear family households are prevalent, with an emphasis on individual responsibilities and separate living spaces. 7
27 family structure Australia In Australia, the prevalent family structure is the nuclear family with a focus on independence and individual achievement. 6
28 family structure Canada In Canada, nuclear families with an emphasis on independence and less traditional hierarchy are the common family structure. 6
29 family structure Conservative cultures Conservative cultures value extended family living and respect for elders within a strong family unit. 6
30 family structure European cultures In European cultures, nuclear family structures are common, with an emphasis on individualism and equality within the family. 6
31 family structure South Asian In South Asian culture, extended families living together or nearby is common and valued, with a strong emphasis on respecting elders and hierarchy. 6
32 family structure Uganda In Uganda, extended family plays a significant role in upbringing and support, highly valued in daily life. 6
33 family structure Urban Western cultures The concept of family structure in Urban Western cultures is characterized by nuclear families living separately with individual responsibilities and an emphasis on individualism. 6
34 family structure modern societies In modern societies, nuclear families and individualistic lifestyles are prevalent. 6
35 family structure Global North In the Global North, nuclear family structure is commonly emphasized with a strong emphasis on extended family networks. 5
36 family structure Mexico Family structure in Mexico emphasizes close-knit, multi-generational households with strong support and frequent gatherings. 5
37 family structure Western nuclear family emphasis Modern urban settings in Western culture tend to prioritize the nuclear family, independence, and individual autonomy. 5
38 family structure traditional societies In traditional societies, extended families often live together and place a strong focus on collective responsibility. 5
39 family structure urbanized societies In urbanized societies, nuclear family units with distinct roles for each family members are common. 5
40 family structure China In China, large, multigenerational families are common due to high population density and cultural values. 4
41 family structure Ghana In Ghana, the family structure emphasizes extended family ties and communal involvement in childcare and upbringing. 4
42 family structure Greece In Greek culture, extended family and intergenerational connections hold high significance. 4
43 family structure Indian culture In Indian culture, extended family units and multigenerational households are common and there is a strong emphasis on family ties and respect for elders. 4
44 family structure Japanese In Japanese culture, extended family and respect for elders are essential aspects of the family structure. 4
45 family structure Latin American countries Extended and close-knit family structures with strong traditional values and gender roles are prominent in Latin American countries. 4
46 family structure Norway In Norway, the cultural emphasis is on nuclear families, individual independence, gender equality, and shared parental responsibility. 4
47 family structure Sub-Saharan Africa Extended family living together and supporting each other is a common family structure in Sub-Saharan Africa. 4
48 family structure Vietnam In Vietnamese culture, family structure emphasizes respect for elders and strong family bonds, with a focus on extended family living and mutual support. 4
49 family structure Western individualistic culture In Western individualistic cultures, there is an emphasis on the nuclear family and individualism, with a less strict family hierarchy. 4
50 family structure rural regions in developing countries In rural regions of developing countries, extended families often live together, with elders having significant decision-making power. 4
51 family structure traditional African villages In traditional African villages, family structure emphasizes extended family living together and providing collective support and guidance. 4
52 family structure traditional agricultural societies Extended families living and working together is common in traditional agricultural societies. 4
53 family structure Amazon Rainforest Extended family living together and sharing responsibilities is valued in Amazon Rainforest culture. 3
54 family structure Brazil In Brazilian culture, extended family involvement and respect for elders are important in family dynamics. 3
55 family structure Christian Christian culture emphasizes the traditional nuclear family with a focus on marriage and children. 3
56 family structure Christian majority countries In Christian majority countries, nuclear family units and traditional gender roles are commonly emphasized in family dynamics. 3
57 family structure Conflict-affected regions In conflict-affected regions, extended family members live together to provide strong support during challenging times. 3
58 family structure Conservative Asian In Conservative Asian culture, family structure emphasizes filial piety, respect for elders, and multi-generational households. 3
59 family structure East African countries In East African countries, extended family living and communal support are common family structures. 3
60 family structure Indigenous cultures Extended family living and support is crucial to indigenous family structures in Indigenous cultures. 3
61 family structure Indigenous cultures of the Amazon rainforest In Amazon rainforest indigenous tribes, communal and extended family living is common. 3
62 family structure Indonesia In Indonesia, family structure is based on strong bonds and a collective approach to decision-making and support. 3
63 family structure Inland African regions Extended family living and support are integral to the family structure in Inland African regions. 3
64 family structure Netherlands Netherlands' culture values individual autonomy and egalitarianism, influencing family structure and dynamics. 3
65 family structure Pacific Island cultures The family structure in Pacific Island cultures emphasizes extended family living, mutual support, and communal decision-making. 3
66 family structure Papua New Guinea Family structure in Papua New Guinea is characterized by extended families with shared responsibilities and communal decision-making. 3
67 family structure Protestantism in Europe Protestantism in Europe commonly promotes both nuclear and extended families with an emphasis on autonomy. 3
68 family structure Sikh culture In Sikh culture, there is a strong emphasis on extended family ties and interdependence within Sikh communities. 3
69 family structure South Africa In South Africa, both extended and nuclear family structures are prevalent with different levels of emphasis on living arrangements. 3
70 family structure South American In South American culture, the extended family is highly influential in decision-making and child-rearing. 3
71 family structure Spain In Spain, extended family bonds and gatherings are prioritized in the family structure. 3
72 family structure Tribal cultures in Africa Extended family living and supporting each other is common in tribal African cultures. 3
73 family structure Western cultures Monogamous marriages are the traditional norm in Western family structure and culture. 3
74 family structure Western secular context In Western secular culture, family structures vary, with emphasis on both nuclear and extended families having different values and priorities. 3
75 family structure global Nuclear and extended family units with specific roles and support are universal across global cultures. 3
76 family structure industrialized societies In industrialized societies, the nuclear family unit and emphasis on independence and individualism are common. 3
77 family structure less-industrialized countries Extended and multigenerational households are common in less industrialized countries due to family structure. 3
78 family structure secular cultures In secular cultures, varied family structures prioritize individual autonomy and diversity. 3
79 family structure tribal cultures In tribal cultures, family structures involve extended families living together with shared responsibilities and a strong emphasis on community. 3
80 family structure African-American culture In African-American culture, extended family plays a significant role in childcare and upbringing. 2
81 family structure Ancient Rome Paterfamilias had significant control in the patriarchal family structure of Ancient Rome. 2
82 family structure Australian Australian family structure emphasizes nuclear families and individual independence with a less rigid hierarchy. 2
83 family structure Australian Aboriginal cultures Extended family and kinship ties are fundamental to family and community structure in Australian Aboriginal cultures. 2
84 family structure Bangladeshi In Bangladeshi culture, extended family members often live together and share child-rearing responsibilities. 2
85 family structure Catholic countries Catholic countries emphasize extended family and multigenerational households in their family structure. 2
86 family structure Caucasus region countries In Caucasus region countries, multigenerational households and strong extended family ties are common in family structures. 2
87 family structure Central African cultures Extended family involvement in child-rearing is highly valued in Central African cultures. 2
88 family structure Contemporary Western Contemporary Western culture values individualism over family hierarchy with the nuclear family as the predominant structure. 2
89 family structure Countries with ethnic conflicts Family dynamics in countries with ethnic conflicts are influenced by specific ethnic traditions. 2
90 family structure East African In East African culture, extended family and community support are essential to the family structure. 2
91 family structure Everyday culture Family structure in everyday culture can vary and may include close-knit extended family living together. 2
92 family structure Filipino culture In Filipino culture, extended family members often live together and provide mutual support in the family structure. 2
93 family structure Germany In German family structure, respect for elders and nuclear family independence are crucial. 2
94 family structure Indian subcontinent Indian subcontinent culture is characterized by multigenerational households and a strong emphasis on extended family structures. 2
95 family structure Indigenous Australian cultures In Indigenous Australian cultures, extended family and kinship ties take precedence over the nuclear family structure. 2
96 family structure Indigenous communities in remote areas In indigenous remote communities, extended family living and shared responsibilities are common. 2
97 family structure Inner regions of large landmasses In the inner regions of large landmasses, there is a cultural emphasis on extended family and multigenerational households in family structure. 2
98 family structure Levantine Arab countries In Levantine Arab countries, the extended family is central to the social structure and often lives together or in close proximity. 2
99 family structure Malian Extended families living together are important in Mali's social structure. 2
100 family structure Muslim Extended family is central in Muslim cultures, often living together and maintaining close relationships. 2