Regional family patterns; the Western family.

Abstract

Americans are notorious for their individualism, mobility, and frequent divorces. These characteristics are accentuated in the Far West. Americans also love their homes, have small families, feel that education is essential to democracy, are hospitable, and spend large amounts for recreation. On the Pacific Coast homeownership is more widespread, families are samller, the percentage of college graduates is greater, people are more hospitable, and families spend more for recreation than in any other section. The western family is probably more American than is the family of any other region.