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March 1, 1995Social Forces2,085 citations

Growing Up with a Single Parent: What Hurts, What Helps.

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TPToby L. ParcelSMSara McLanahanGSGary D. Sandefur

Key Points

  • This analysis examines the consequences of growing up with a single parent, focusing on factors that influence children's well-being.
  • Literature review on the effects of single parenthood
  • Analysis of community and financial support systems
  • Evaluation of parenting roles in child development
  • Father absence is linked to decreased well-being in children, affecting emotional and social outcomes.
  • Enhanced financial support and community resources positively influence children's resilience.
  • Effective parenting practices mitigate some negative impacts of single parenthood.

Abstract

Why We Care about Single Parenthood How Father Absence Lowers Children's Well-Being Which Outcomes Are Most Affected What Hurts and What Helps The Value of Money The Role of Parenting The Community Connection What Should Be Done Appendixes Notes Index

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Parcel et al. (1995) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a09ea5f16dfdfe7ed34769ehttps://doi.org/10.2307/2580615
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