Concept selected: Family nucleus

Definition

Intermediate hierarchical unit between the person and the household. The following constitute a family nucleus: a married couple or a couple cohabiting without children, a married couple or a couple cohabiting with one or more children, a father living with one or more children or a mother living with one or more children. In order to be considered part of the family nucleus of their parents, children must not have a partner and must not have children.

Source

National Statistics Institute surveys

Topic

Statistical operations

(links to the Inventory of Statistical Operations)

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