Family structure, school context, and eighth-grade math and reading achievement
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Research has been undertaken into the impact of family background on children's eighth-grade math and reading achievement. Particular attention was given to the performance of children from single-parent families and stepfamilies. It was established that being from a single-parent family or a stepfamily can negatively affect a child's performance. This can be the result of the generally low socioeconomic status of such families. Strong social relationships between parents can partly mitigate the effects of family background.
Publication Name: Journal of Marriage and the Family
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0022-2445
Year: 1997
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A parent's economic shadow: family structure versus family resources as influences on early school achievement
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The impact of family structure and family resources on the academic achievement of first- and second-grade children was examined. During the winter season, family structure and resources did not have any significant effect on children's academic performance. However, during summer, when family resources were more scarce, children achieved lower test scores. These findings indicate that when more resources are made available to less privileged children, especially during summer, they will perform better in school.
Publication Name: Journal of Marriage and the Family
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0022-2445
Year: 1995
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Family type and children's growth in reading and math over the primary grades
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Study of a group of Baltimore school children shows that irrespective of family type, children having parents with better financial and psychological resources excel both in math and reading. Single parenting has a negative impact on children's marks and subjective rating compared to test scores. Economic problems, ineffective socialization, and the lack of support from fathers are other factors needing considerations.
Publication Name: Journal of Marriage and the Family
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0022-2445
Year: 1996
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