Citation

Yi EK. Soc. Netw. 1986; 8(2): 119-147.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S0378-8733(86)80001-6

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The present paper derives an intrafamily interaction network from the conjugal role segregation and examines the consequences of the density of interaction and of the individual positions in the network for the external relationships of the family. It is shown that the less cohesive interaction network within the family with the segregated conjugal roles leads to the extensive involvement in extrafamilial relationships and that the position of mother/wife as a liaison person within the family results in the pivotal position of women in maintaining extrafamilial kinship.