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High hopes: unwed parents' expectations about marriage

Authors :
Waller, Maureen R.
Source :
Children and Youth Services Review. June-July, 2001, Vol. 23 Issue 6-7, p457, 28 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This article examines social factors that influence unmarried parents' expectations regarding marriage. Findings indicate that unwed parents feel optimistic about marriage immediately following the child's birth but that substance abuse problems, physical violence, interpersonal conflict, and gender distrust significantly diminish expectations about marriage.

Subjects

Subjects :
Unmarried fathers -- Social aspects
Unmarried mothers -- Social aspects
Expectation (Psychology) -- Research
Marriage -- Social aspects
Family social work -- Research
Sociology and social work

Details

ISSN :
01907409
Volume :
23
Issue :
6-7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Children and Youth Services Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.76608892

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