The Analysis of Theoretical-Methodological Approaches to the Study of Family Institution

Abstract

The article deals with the complex analysis of approaches to the study of family institution. A review of main modern concepts and study theories of family items and problems is provided by both native and foreign authors. Besides, the article reveals and classifies the factors that influence on the system of marriage-family relationships in Russia and it provides the analysis of methodological approaches to the study of substitute family, as an institution of socialization for orphaned children and children without parental cares, the problems of which are quite urgent and need complex investigation.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s1p407