Does family structure matter?: a comparison of adoptive, two-parent biological, single-mother, stepfather, and stepmother households

Article Abstract:

Information from the National Survey of Families and Households is used to compare family relationship quality in adoptive, single-mother, two-parent biological, stepmother, and stepfather households. Particular emphasis is placed on adoptive family structures, and implications for adoption policies and theory are addressed.

Adoption, Households

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Race differences in family experience and early sexual initiation: dynamic models of family structure and family change

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Research presented concerns how family structure influences the age of first sexual intercourse for unmarried girls. The effects of parental presence, family change, absence of a biological father, and a single-mother household are all considered with regard to the experiences of Black and White women.

Sexual behavior, Demographic aspects, Youth, Sexual intercourse, Premarital sex

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Family structure and children's behavioral and cognitive outcomes

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Research presented concerns the behavioral and cognitive impacts of various family structures on children aged 7-10. Findings suggest that children's behavior and cognition is influenced by the psychological functioning of the mother, family income, and the home environment.

Child psychology, Single-parent family, Single parent family

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