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Peer reviewedSpanier, Graham B.; Glick, Paul C. – Journal of Divorce, 1980
Presents a demographic analysis of the paths to remarriage--the extent and timing of remarriage, social factors associated with remarriage, and the impact of the event which preceded remarriage (divorce or widowhood). (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Demography, Divorce, Factor Analysis
Peer reviewedGlick, Paul C. – Journal of Family Issues, 1980
More current marriages are now remarriages. The father is more likely to have custody of the children after divorce if the mother has remarried. Remarriage after divorce varies positively with income level for men, and varies negatively with both education and income for women. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Demography, Divorce, Educational Background
Download full textBrown, Brett V. – 1996
This conference presentation explores current patterns of public transfer receipt (such as earned income tax credit, public health insurance coverage, food stamps, and public assistance) among single-father families and provides an update on existing census-based research on characteristics of single-father families. Data were obtained from the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demography, Economic Factors, Educational Attainment
Peer reviewedSpanier, Graham B.; Glick, Paul C. – Family Relations, 1981
Studied separation, divorce, and the postponement of marriage which have nearly doubled the number of adults who keep up a home without a spouse since 1970. Assesses teenage marriages as particularly unstable. Discusses other variables including children's sex, mother's education level, custody, and remarriage. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Child Role, Demography, Divorce, Family Characteristics
Stewart, Donald E.; Harrison, Margaret – 1982
This working paper discusses the effects of recent legislative changes regarding divorce in Australia. The introduction describes the 1975 Family Law Act and gives a summary of its principles. The second section presents background information to the Act and lists the philosophical principles behind its formation. The third section describes…
Descriptors: Court Doctrine, Court Role, Demography, Divorce
Condry, Sandra – 1989
This literature review focuses on the characteristics of children who are technology supported and on the experiences of families who have undertaken home care of such children. It presents information on: (1) medical, cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional characteristics of the children; (2) experiences within the family; and (3) family…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Caregivers, Child Rearing, Chronic Illness
Scholl, Kathleen K.; And Others – Family Economics Review, 1982
Compiled to give readers information on current research in household production, this special issue focuses on the family as a provider of goods and services. It includes five feature articles, a summary of a survey of American farm women, and a brief analysis of sources of time-use data for estimating the value of household production. Covered…
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Costs, Data Collection, Demography
