Race and ethnic differences in step‐ versus biological parent support to adult children
Corrine E. Wiborg,
Jenjira J. Yahirun
Abstract:ObjectiveThis brief report examines differences in step‐ versus biological family support between White, Black, and Hispanic families in the United States.BackgroundThe increasing share of stepfamilies reflects a potential shift in family relationships. Although research finds that stepfamilies are generally less likely to engage in instrumental support than biological families, recent work suggests that the relationship between family structure and family behaviors may vary across racial/ethnic groups.MethodU… Show more
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