The Structural Influence of Family Size on Children's Use of Physician Services

In: Journal of comparative family studies, Band 4, Heft 1, S. 116-130

Abstract

The relationships between family size and physician services received by children are documented using data from a recent national survey in the United State. Alternative models of "explanation" and "interpretation" are employed to explore the nature of these relationships. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings as well as directions for future research are discussed.