familism

plural familisms

1. historicaluncountableusuallylifestyleThe beliefs or practice of the Family of Love religious sect, active in sixteenth century England.First known use 16th c.

   Familism was spread in England by Christopher Vittels, an itinerant joiner of Dutch origin.

   1972, Christopher Hill, The World Turned Upside Down, Folio Society, published 2016, page 15

2. uncountableusuallyA form of social structure in which the needs of the family as a group are more important than the needs of any individual family member.First known use 19th c.

   Familism is one of the most important cultural values in all Latino groups.

   2004, Kathleen Malley-Morrison, Denise A. Hines, Family violence in a cultural perspective, page 151

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   Familism denotes the normative commitment of family members to the family, and to family relationships [...].

   2009, John Bruhn, The Group Effect: Social Cohesion and Health Outcomes, page 139

   A central component of familism is the expectation that children will be the primary caregivers for their parents [...].

   2010, May L. Wykle, Sarah H. Gueldner, Aging Well: Gerontological Education for Nurses, page 496