Personal experience is a very influential factor in shaping views of what makes a good family | Pew Research Center

September 13, 2023

2. Views of different family arrangements

Personal experience is a very influential factor in shaping views of what makes a good family

Personal experience is a very influential factor in shaping views of what makes a good family

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Personal experience is a very influential factor in shaping views of what makes a good family

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2. Views of different family arrangements
Majorities of Americans find a variety of family arrangements acceptable, but degree of acceptance varies
Acceptance of different family types varies across racial and ethnic groups
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say many family types are acceptable
Acceptance of family types differs widely within parties, with conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats standing out
Personal experience is a very influential factor in shaping views of what makes a good family
Young adults are among the most likely to say TV and movies have influenced their views on family