Cultural diversity and family exchanges

 

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Content type
Family Matters article
Published

September 1998

Abstract

The popular perception of the cohesiveness of migrant families compared with Australian-born families is that migrant families are relatively self-reliant. This paper examines the availability and dynamics of family supports across a range of Australian families to determine whether distinctive patterns exist for families from non English speaking backgrounds. (Journal abstract)

The popular perception of the cohesiveness of migrant families compared with Australian-born families is that migrant families are relatively self-reliant. This paper examines the availability and dynamics of family supports across a range of Australian families to determine whether distinctive patterns exist for families from non English speaking backgrounds. (Journal abstract)

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