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family dynamics
/ˈfæmɪli daɪˈnæmɪks/FAM·i·ly dy·NAM·ics
The patterns of interaction and relationships between family members.
Examples
“Therapists often study family dynamics to understand children's behaviour.”
“Changing economic conditions have altered family dynamics in many communities.”
“Step-parents can complicate existing family dynamics at first.”
Band 8 sentence
“Sociologists argue that modern economic pressures are reshaping family dynamics across urban areas.”
Collocations
- study family dynamics
- change family dynamics
Word family
Common mistakes
family's dynamics→family dynamics
dynamics of family→family dynamics
Say it for a higher band
5how a family works→6family relationships→7+family dynamics
Synonyms
family relationships
Easily confused
family relationships
“Her research focused on family relationships rather than broader social trends.”
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