Family process is the term scholars use to refer to the outward characteristics of the family -- whether or not the parents are married, how many adults and children live in the household, whether or not there is a biological relationship between the family members (e.g., in stepfamilies), and so on.

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Family process refers to the dynamics, interactions, and quality of relationships within the family, such as communication patterns, emotional bonds, and ways of resolving conflicts, rather than the outward characteristics or structure of the family.

Family Process Is the Term Scholars Use to Refer to the Outward