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. 2018 Sep;39(13):3535-3563.
doi: 10.1177/0192513X18783805. Epub 2018 Jun 26.

Instrumental Social Support Exchanges in African American Extended Families

Christina J Cross  1 , Ann W Nguyen  2 , Linda M Chatters  3 , Robert Joseph Taylor  4
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Instrumental Social Support Exchanges in African American Extended Families

Christina J Cross et al. J Fam Issues. 2018 Sep.
No abstract available

Keywords: Extended Family; Reciprocal Support; Social Support; Support Networks; Tangible Assistance.

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Predicted value of providing transportation by education and marital status among African Americans
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Predicted value of providing chores by education and marital status among African Americans
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Predicted value of receiving help when ill by education and marital status among African Americans
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