Basic Model of Nuclear family life cycle-
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Phases of |
Beginning of phase |
End of phase |
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1. Formation |
Marriage |
Birth of 1st child |
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2. Extension |
Birth of 1st child |
Birth of last child |
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3. Complete Extension |
Birth of last child |
1st child leaves home |
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4. Contraction |
1st child leaves home |
Last child leaves home |
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5. Complete Contration |
Last child leaves home |
1st spouse dies |
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6. Dissolution |
1st spouse dies |
Death of survivor |