Structures

Choose one of the structures mentioned in at least one of the Learning Resources.  What are some key aspects of that particular type of structure? In addition to citing at least one of the Learning Resources, find a research article on this type of structure:  What are some additional points that you learned?

In your response, please refer specifically to at least one of the course Learning Resources, as well as one additional source, citing them in the text and also listing the full reference information at the end of your post, using APA citation style.

Learning Resources

FamilyProcess1. (2017, Oct. 4). Patricia Papernow, Recoupling in mid-life. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su78WZM-0ak

Miller, A., & Sassler, S. (2020, May 4). Challenges facing cohabiting couples differ from those of married couples in this crisis. Retrieved from

https://contemporaryfamilies.org/cohabiting-during-covid/

Patterson, C. J., & Goldberg, A. E. (2016, Nov.). Lesbian and gay parents and their children. Retrieved from https://www.ncfr.org/sites/default/files/

Thomas, D. (2020, April 20). As family structures change in U.S., most Americans say it makes no difference. Retrieved from

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/04/10/as-family-structures-change-in-u-s-a-growing-share-of-americans-say-it-makes-no-difference/

Crash Course (2017). Stages of family life: Sociology crash course #38. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWTz3KBCxfg

Barroso, A. (2020, Feb. 14). More than half of Americans say marriage is important but not essential to leading a fulfilling life. Retrieved from https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/02/14/more-than-half-of-americans-say-marriage-is-important-but-not-essential-to-leading-a-fulfilling-life/

National Stepfamily Resource Center. (2020). Online training: Understanding Stepfamilies. https://www.stepfamilies.info/educational-resources/online-training-understanding-stepfamilies/