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Peer reviewedHunter, Andrea G.; Ensminger, Margaret E. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1992
Explored evolution of urban African-American children's living arrangements in community-defined population. Examined living arrangements of children in first grade and again during adolescence. Found that children's living arrangements were diverse, including nuclear and extended household family structures. Living arrangements were fluid, as…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Blacks, Children, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedThompson, Maxine Seaborn; Ensminger, Margaret E. – Social Forces, 1989
Examines relationship between changing family living arrangements and psychological well-being of childrearing women. Finds long-term single parenting may be considered a chronic stressor. Reports death of a family member or close friend, unemployment, and residence change are associated with increased distress while friendship and church…
Descriptors: Adults, Mothers, One Parent Family, Parent Role
