Approximately 8.9 percent of Canadian families can be classified as one-parent families. Two reports, published in 1971 review the problems of Canadian one-parent families, and make recommendations which will affect the lives of these families. The major findings and recommendations of the two studies are reported in this paper. (Author)

An exploratory study of 38 runaway wives in Metropolitan Toronto found that the decision to leave their husbands came from a long history of marital discord, while the decision to leave their children behind came from concern for the children's welfare. The wives experienced resulting feelings of relief and guilt. (Author)

Provides a view of the problem of illegitimacy by focusing on the unmarried father. Examines charactersitics of unmarried fathers, their legal status, and the provision of social services for them. A policy approach utilizing several guiding principles is suggested to improve the provision of services for the unmarried father. (Author)

A review of the research literature on Black family life revealed that matriarchal themes are recurrent in describing male-female relationships. This was found in studies on family structure, identification, out-of-wedlock births, parenthood, marriage, sexuality, and peer groups. Suggestions are made for alleviating such research limitations and…

Focuses on the theoretical concept of the lone father family, examines previous research, and presents the findings related to a study of lone fathers. Research supports raising further inquiry into the question of single-parent, male-headed families, and structuring new policies in support of the lone father and his children. (Author)

This paper reviews the most comprehensive report on one-parent families in the world, the Finer Report of Great Britain (1974). Some of the findings and recommendations are summarized, and the reaction to the report is mentioned. (Author)

Following a review of basic educational, social, and health constraints faced by single pregnant adolescents and adolescent parents, an urban community's action program directed to this group is described. The organizational structure of the action program is presented as a model for others to explore. (Author)

This study of the impact of the criminal justice system on the deserting, nonsupporting father in relation to the fulfillment of his role as provider furnishes data for rethinking our approach in aiding him to cope with his dilemma as well as our own. (Author)

This paper examines the effect of alternative family forms on children's personalities, social behavior, and school achievement. Presented at the Sixth Annual Family Research Conference, Brigham Young University, February, 1977. (Author)

In this paper the results of a longitudinal study of the two years following divorce are presented. Divorced parents (N=48) and their preschool child and a matched group of 48 intact families were studied following divorce. The process of disruption, coping and adjustment by fathers is examined. (Author)

This paper examines the growing phenomenon of fathers being primary parents due to widowhood, divorce, separation, or adoption. Interviews with 20 single-parent fathers consider the successes and strains they experience in childrearing, in using compensatory services, and in their own adult life style. Recommendations are presented. (Author)

This paper proposes that a National Center for the Study of Divorce be established and presents a possible organizational structure for such a body. (Author)

This study was developed to explore the role adjustment of single parent fathers with dependent children. A structured questionnaire was used. The results indicated fathers faced role adjustment in areas of home management and child care, curtailed former social activities, and shifted toward new relationships involving other single parents.…

Although single fathers constitute a minority of one-parent families, over a half million men are rearing their minor children alone. These fathers must make special psychological and sociological adjustments. This paper reports the findings of an exploratory, comparative case study into the parental experiences of single fathers (N=32). (Author)

This article focuses on stepfathering in the United States. The extent of the phenomena is estimated and an historical perspective is provided. Available empirical research is reviewed and possible future directions for study are suggested. To aid in this study, a conceptual model is delineated. (Author)