concept   family
culture   Western countries
statement   Western countries prioritize close-knit immediate family, de-emphasize extended family, and value individualism and independence.
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1 family Western countries Family includes parents and children living together and often extended family members may live separately. 1
2 family Western countries Family ties are also important, but interactions with extended family members may be less frequent and more independent living is common. 1
3 family Western countries Family involvement in medical decisions is common and encouraged. 1
4 family Western countries It is common for elderly parents to live in nursing homes. 1
5 family Western countries Individualism and independence are often emphasized over family ties 1
6 family Western countries Often includes parents and children living together 1
7 family Western countries Family loyalty is important, but criminal activities are not condoned and can lead to disassociation from the family 1
8 family Western countries Variety of family structures including single-parent households, blended families and non-traditional arrangements 1
9 family Western countries Usually consists of parents and children living together as a unit 1
10 family Western countries Often consists of parents and children living in one household 1
11 family Western culture Family typically consists of parents and children living in the same household 1
12 family Western culture Immediate family usually consists of parents and children, with extended family having a more distant relationship 1
13 family Western cultures Individual households are the norm, with elderly family members often living separately 1
14 family Western cultures Extended family members are not as closely bonded as immediate family members 1
15 family Western cultures Often consists of parents and children living in their own separate home 1
16 family Western societies Consists of parents and children, maybe extended family 1
17 family western countries Family is often defined by blood relations and legal ties, with a focus on individual nuclear families. 1
18 family western countries Family members usually live in close proximity or within the same country. 1
19 family western countries Family is typically defined as consisting of blood relatives including parents, siblings, and extended relatives. 1
20 family businesses Western culture Family businesses often involve succession planning and are passed down to the next generation. 1
21 family connections Western cultures Individualism is emphasized in Western cultures, and there may be more geographical distance between immediate and extended family members, leading to less frequent gatherings. 1
22 family connections Western cultures Individual autonomy and equality within the family unit are often emphasized in Western cultures, with less emphasis on strict hierarchies. 1
23 family connections Western cultures In Western cultures, family connections are often less intertwined with ancestral and spiritual beliefs, with more focus on individual identity and achievement. 1
24 family dynamics Western countries While respect for elderly family members is present, there is a higher tendency towards institutionalized elderly care or independent living for the elderly. 1
25 family involvement in business Western countries Common for family members to work together in family-owned businesses 1
26 family relationships Western cultures Family members often address each other by their first names. 1
27 family relationships Western cultures Living separately from parents is common once children reach adulthood. 1
28 family relationships Western cultures Expressing emotions openly and directly within the family is generally accepted. 1
29 family ties Western countries Emphasis on individualism and independence, with less communal living and support from extended family 1
30 importance of family Western countries Strong emphasis on family values and close family ties, often including extended family members 1
31 relatives Western countries Traditionally, families in Western countries tend to value individualism and privacy, so extended family members may not live together or see each other frequently. 1
32 the importance of family Western cultures Family is valued and prioritized, with close family ties and frequent family gatherings 1
33 value of family Western countries Family is highly valued, and family members often prioritize spending time together and supporting each other. 1