Characteristics of type and conformation of families of strata zero, one, two and three of neighborhood Belén Rincón of Medellin

Authors

  • José Wilmar Pino Montoya Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigó

Keywords:

Family, Age Groups, Family Income, Relationship, Family Type

Abstract

The following article presents the results of a research about the characteristics of families in the neighborhood Belén Rincón in Medellin. It uses a quantitative methodology. It is a descriptive study. The main strategy to collect information was the survey. The results focus on the family type organized by strata, family income, gender, age, and kinship type distribution. Also it was made a general balance of the families which were a part in the sample. In conclusion, the nuclear family is surpassed by the extended family in this neighborhood; in these families some risk factors are remarkable: domestic violence and aggression. Single parent family is very common. it is pertinent to inquire more about other family types. 
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Author Biography

José Wilmar Pino Montoya, Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigó

Docente Facultad de Psicología y Ciencias Sociales Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigó. Profesional en Desarrollo Familiar Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigó, Magister en Educación y Desarrollo Humano Convenio: CINDE-Universidad de Manizales, Doctor en Filosofía Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.

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Published

2012-01-01

How to Cite

Pino Montoya, J. W. (2012). Characteristics of type and conformation of families of strata zero, one, two and three of neighborhood Belén Rincón of Medellin. Revista Colombiana De Ciencias Sociales, 3(1), 67–78. Retrieved from https://revistas.ucatolicaluisamigo.edu.co/index.php/RCCS/article/view/490