This study examines the relationship between the gender of children already born and the likelihood of having subsequent children. Results indicate couples with previous children of the same gender are consistently more likely to bear an additional child. This relationship is more pronounced among Anglos than Mexican Americans. (Author)

This investigation analyzes self-report perceptions of relative spousal dominance in decision-making and conflict resolution for an inner city neighborhood sample of 137 marriages representing three ethnic groups. (Author)

Black parents are typified as expecting early autonomy, not allowing wasted time, being both highly supportive and controlling, valuing strictness and encouraging equalitarian family roles. The Black parents differed from the Anglo and the Chicano parents on several dimensions of childrearing. (Author)

Examined the relationship between depression and marital disruption in 637 Anglos and 551 Mexican Americans. Results indicated increased symptoms associated with divorce in Anglos and separation in Mexican Americans. Low educational attainment was the most consistent predictor of depression for all ethnic samples. Appendix includes the Depression…