Family structure

Family structure relates to various aspects of families, the way they are organised, the power relations within the group, the size of the family etc.

Power relations

 * Matriarchy
 * Patriarchy

Type of family

 * Complex family
 * Dysfunctional family
 * Extended family
 * Nucleur family
 * Schizophrenogenic family
 * Step family


 * Monogamy
 * Polygamy

Aspects of family
These and other aspects of families are considered as sociocultural factors that may affect personality development, mental health, educational attainment etc. These would include:


 * Birth order
 * Childlessness
 * Parental absence
 * [[Living alone]
 * Only children