The issue of what determines subjective well-being has been at the centre of a recent flurry of research in the economics field. A necessary part of this understanding is the role relative positions (economic, social, geographic) of economic agents, particularly individuals, play in life (commonly referred to in the literature as rivalry). In this…

Many couples who come in for family counseling report that financial difficulty is a factor contributing to their current struggles. Yet few therapists spend much time, or even feel qualified to help couples in this critical area. The purpose of this study was to interview subjects who were married or who are married to discern their financial…

This study investigated changes in marital relations during the transition to parenthood, including changes in the stability and quality of the relationship and in marital support. Subjects were 95 families studied from the beginning of the mother's pregnancy until the children were 10-12 months old. Parents differed in previous parental…

This packet includes 51 statistical profiles, based on the 1980 census, of American Indian and Alaska Native populations in all states and the District of Columbia. All profiles contain bar graphs illustrating data on total population, urban-rural distribution, counties and places with the largest American Indian populations, median age, families…

This paper provides an overview of the current socioeconomic characteristics of Hispanics in the United States, and suggests factors of particular significance in projecting future Hispanic demographics and their implications for the Hispanic community and the broader American population. Hispanics are the second largest minority group and more…

Eighteen graphic charts containing demographic data on Hispanic Americans are provided in this report. The headings of each table are as follows: (1) Hispanic Subgroups-1985; (2) Hispanic Residence by State, 1980; (3) Median Age-1985; (4) Unemployment Rates-1985; (5) Hispanic Unemployment-1985; (6) Median Family Income-1984; (7) Median Weekly…

Unemployment and the resulting financial hardships which occur are among the most difficult circumstances imposed upon families. A study was undertaken to identify the sources and degree of stress experienced by families affected by economic displacement through unemployment. A sample of unemployed families (N=146) responded to components of the…

Asian and Pacific Islander families in the United States were more likely than all U.S. families in 1980 to have multiple workers. About 63 percent of Asian and Pacific Islander families had two or more workers, compared with about 54 percent of all families. This information from the Commerce Department's Census Bureau was the first to provide…

Designed as an at-home course to help users develop a realistic budget plan and set up a workable record-keeping system, these course materials provide practical tips, ideas, and suggestions for budgeting. The course begins with a nine-step budgeting process which emphasizes communicating among family members, considering personal or family…

The principal results of the 1980 United States Census regarding Cuban Americans are summarized and analyzed in this report. The presentation is divided into the following sections: (1) residence and geographic distribution; (2) age and sex composition; (3) fertility; (4) family structure and marital status; (5) educational characteristics; (6)…

This guide is one of a series of four such guides that are directed toward those people who provide financial counseling to consumers who have problems with overindebtedness. Recognizing that many who serve as financial counselors have little training in the field (for example, clergymen or social workers), the guides are not offered as complete…

This guide is one of a series of four such guides that are directed toward those people who provide financial counseling to consumers who have problems with overindebtedness. Recognizing that many who serve as financial counselors have little training in the field (for example, clergymen or social workers), the guides are not offered as complete…

This guide is one of a series of four such guides that are directed toward those people who provide financial counseling to consumers who have problems with overindebtedness. Recognizing that many who serve as financial counselors have little training in the field (for example, clergymen or social workers), the guides are not offered as complete…

The Parents' Confidential Statement (PCS) of the College Scholarship Service is designed to provide the aid administrator with the information necessary to make judgments on who receives aid. This booklet is designed to help aid administrators who wish to verify the information parents provide in support of the financial aid applications for their…

The relationship of family occupational level to perceptions of the world of work was investigated for 180 ninth-grade, inner-city pupils. The findings indicate that family occupational level is salient to perceptions of the world of work. (Author)