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Goldberg, Abbie E.; Allen, Katherine R. – Journal of Marriage and Family, 2007
Much popular and professional literature has focused on the effects of father absence, particularly in lesbian parent households; yet, little attention has been paid to lesbian parents' preferences and intentions surrounding male involvement. This qualitative study of 60 lesbian women who were transitioning to parenthood explores this issue. Most…
Descriptors: Females, Role Models, Fatherless Family, Fathers
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Quinn, Peggy; Allen, Katherine R. – Family Relations, 1989
Qualitative study of 30 employed single mothers replicated previous findings of challenges in managing shortages of time, money, and energy. Revealed serious concerns about failure to meet perceived family and societal expectations for living in "normal" family with 2 parents. Behavior subjects perceived to be expected of single parents…
Descriptors: Employed Parents, Employed Women, Family Attitudes, Fatherless Family