Comparison of Parenting and Children's Behavior in Single-Mother, Single-Father, and Intact Families

Gender, Space, and Objects in Divorced Families

“…Although this study does not contain a comparison with young adults in intact families, the findings add complexity to past research investigating the relationship between divorce and gender attitudes. Our findings differ from research (Glass & Finley, 2002;Hilton, Desrochers, & Devall, 2001;Hilton & Devall, 1998) that suggests that parents take on increasingly non-traditional roles in creating two households after a divorce, but align with research that suggests that divorce does not necessarily cause children to hold less traditional views. Future research with a more economically diverse sample could uncover more details surrounding this pattern, as could research on the influence of stepparents on post-divorce domestic transformation.…”

“…Fathers are less likely than mothers to have been socialized to express care and concern for children in emotionally nurturing ways (McHale, Crouter, & Whiteman, 2003;Wharton, 2005). However, in these participants" experiences, the notion that fathers" roles are relatively traditional diverges from past research on divorced fathers" likelihood to take on both traditionally masculine and feminine roles in their homes more than married fathers (Glass & Finley, 2002;Hilton, Desrochers, & Devall, 2001;Hilton & Devall, 1998). Thus, when compared with fathers in intact households, divorced fathers may perform more expressive roles; but when compared with mothers (as in this study), they do so less often in the form of objects and spaces.…”

“…We presume that the collection, children in these families often see models of nontraditional gender roles because both parents usually have greater simultaneous responsibilities of household chores, parenting, and providing financial security to the family than parents who are still married (Glass & Finley, 2002;Hilton, Desrochers, & Devall, 2001;Hilton & Devall, 1998;Leve & Fagot, 1997). However, despite the likelihood of divorced parents to take on nontraditional gender roles following a divorce, some research does not support the notion that children"s gender role attitudes will be directly affected by divorce (Booth & Amato 1991;Kiecolt & Acock, 1988).…”

The Association Between an Abusive Father-Son Relationship, Quantity of Alcohol Consumption, and Male-to-Male Alcohol-Related Aggression

“…Hilton and Devall (1998) found that single mothers and fathers of children reported significantly more externalizing behavior in their children than did married parents. However, single mothers reported more internalizing behaviors in their children compared to single fathers and to married parents.…”

Positive Attributes of Never-Married Single Mothers and Fathers: Why Gender Matters and Applications for Family Therapists

“…These findings are consistent with existing research that has explored societal perceptions toward married and nevermarried parents and consistently found that single parents are viewed more negatively than any other group of parents (Bryan, Coleman, Ganong, & Bryan, 1986;Ganong, Coleman, & Riley, 1988;Rhodes & Johnson, 2000;Usdansky, 2009b). While negative societal perceptions of single parents as a group have been well-documented, the research also suggests that these perceptions vary by the gender of the single parent (Bennett & Jamieson, 1999;Bryan et al, 1986;Haire & McGeorge, 2012;Hilton & Devall, 1998). In particular, researchers argue that single mothers are viewed more negatively than single fathers (DeJean et al, 2012;Ganong et al, 1988;Hilton, Desrochers, & Devall, 2001;Jarrett, 1996).…”