Postsecondary Education and Economic Well‐Being of Single Mothers and Single Fathers

Abstract

We investigate the effects of postsecondary education on the economic well-being of single parents. The data for this study are from the 1993 Panel Study of Income Dynamics, with a sample of 930 single mothers and 168 single fathers. The results indicate that postsecondary education, particularly a 4-year college degree, improves the economic status of both single mothers and single fathers. Controlling for the effects of education and other factors, single fathers fare better than single mothers, and White single parents fare better than their African American counterparts. To benefit single parents, social policies must devote more resources toward human capital development and reduction of gender-and race-based discrimination in the labor market.

“Single Mothers by Choice”: Disrupting Dominant Discourses of the Family Through Social Justice Alternatives

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Career Intervention Considerations for Unwed Young Black Mothers in the United States

“…When young people pursue higher education, they are more likely to gain better employment and earn a higher income during their lifetimes. Zhan and Pandey (2004) studied the benefits of single mothers pursuing higher education. Young mothers who earn a college degree make over $12,000 more in labor income.…”

“…Although young Black mothers may have the motivation to move on to higher education, economic struggles can become a hindrance (Klaw, 2008;Zhan & Pandey, 2004). Counseling services would benefit young Black mothers, which is why it would be beneficial to consider a model that addresses developmental growth along with multicultural issues.…”

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