Studies family interaction and explores the interface of husband-wife and parent-infant interactions. Results suggest that wives have a greater influence on fathering than do husbands on mothering. In some families spousal interaction precludes active involvement in parenting. In others active parental involvement provides for pleasurable spousal…

A study of class identification indicates that an employed married woman uses a combination of her own, her husband's, and her father's characteristics in assessing her own status. An unemployed married woman borrows status from her husband. Race and mother's characteristics are insignificant predictors of an employed wife's class identification.…

Although many older women in the United States control significant wealth, they often have little experience in financial and philanthropic decision making, having deferred to spouses in those areas. Increasingly, colleges are having special events to attract women donors but find they must provide substantial decision-making support, including…

Presents analyses of data from the National Comorbidity Survey to assess the extent to which problems within marriage spill over to produce work loss. Results indicate that marital distress is positively associated with work loss. Suggests family interventions targeted at prevention of marital problems may result in important psychosocial and…

Investigates personal and altruistic fear within Texas family households using data from the 1996 Texas Poll in which 1,006 respondents were interviewed. Finds that 63% of respondents were concerned or very concerned about their personal safety, while 70% were concerned or very concerned about the safety of someone in their household. (CMK)

The development, preliminary assessment, and uses of two paper-and-pencil measures of dyadic perspective-taking are described. A literature review revealed 23 perspective-taking type items each for the Self Dyadic Perspective-Taking Scale and the Other Dyadic Perspective-Taking Scale. Results for 277 college students indicate that the tests are…

Used data from 697 married couples from nonmetropolitan Kentucky counties to study division of housework between spouses. Results confirm that influence of resources hinges on their relationship to sex-role attitudes. To alter traditional division of household labor, it may be necessary for women to hold more liberal sex-role attitudes. (Author/NB)

Investigated effects of group counseling program for self-referred men on their self-esteem and abusive behavior toward female partners. Used experimental and control group design which included pre- and post-tests. Results suggest that group counseling did significantly enhance self-esteem in experimental group. (Author/NB)

Analysis of longitudinal and current survey data on 545 married/cohabiting couples found highest marital homophily for ethnicity, fertility expectations, religion, educational attainment, marital satisfaction, and illicit drug use. On drug use, data best supported a model of marital selection and assortative mating but was inconclusive concerning…

Components and management of domestic-partner fringe benefits, increasingly common for college faculty and staff, are discussed. Issues addressed include the range of possible benefits, eligibility criteria, costs, and other consequences to the institution, such as alumni resistance, legislative approval. The information is directed to trustees…

Investigated the interactions of married couples at play with infant sons and daughters. Found that maritally distressed parents of boys more commonly displayed hostile-competitive coparenting behavior, whereas distressed parents of girls were more likely to show discrepant levels of parenting involvement. Findings also indicate the importance of…

Examines differences in marital role attitudes and expected behavior among unmarried college students in mainland China (n=288) and Taiwan (n=339) by comparing survey responses on four dimensions of marital role attitudes and six areas of traditional husband and wife role behaviors. Hypotheses were generally supported with some exceptions.…

Examined measures of social support and personality to determine their influence on health outcomes of 51 spouse caregivers of dementia patients. Results indicated a relationship between health outcomes and personality and social support. This finding may help practitioners target and improve interventions with dementia patients and their…

Analyzed information on the activities of 272 principal male farmers and 245 wives from a random sample of 300 households in the Devon area of England. Found women were generally less involved than their husbands in farm tasks, farm management, and daily management. When both spouses had work other than farming, however, women were consulted much…

Compared 19 sexual offenders, 22 batterers, 10 violent community comparison subjects, and 21 community comparison subjects on demographic, personality, and attitudinal variables. Discriminating variables correctly classified 75 percent of participants. Hostility toward women and depression were two best discriminating variables, suggesting that…