Families are social units consisting of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption who typically reside together and share emotional bonds and responsibilities. Research in the field of families examines various aspects of family dynamics, relationships, structures, and functions. This includes studying the roles and interactions of family members, communication patterns, parenting styles, family stress, conflict resolution, and the impact of cultural and societal factors on family life. Researchers may also investigate how family relationships shape individual development, health, and well-being, as well as how families adapt to changes such as divorce, remarriage, migration, and bereavement. The study of families is interdisciplinary, drawing from fields such as psychology, sociology, social work, anthropology, and human development.