The Influence of Mother's Marital History on the Mother-Daughter Relationship in Black and White Households

Fox, Greer Litton; Inazu, Judith K.

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“…These parenting behaviors apparently were intended to ease role strain and compensate for the economic and social deficits deriving from the husband's absence. Recent empirical studies comparing the behavior of adolescents in female-headed versus twoparent households corroborate some of Weiss's observations and document the interdependence of marital and parental role systems (Dornbusch et al, 1985;Fox & Inazu, 1982).…”

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“…The number of families headed by women with children under 18 doubled between 1970 and 1980 and continues to rise (Smith, 1986). Absence of a husband in the household can have numerous consequences for the single mother including diminished economic well-being (approximately 50% of female-headed families are poor and dependent on public welfare), lack of regular companionate interaction with an adult, and lack of an adult partner to share parenting and household management responsibilities (Fox & Inazu, 1982;Garfinkel & McLanahan, 1986). These consequences, in turn, can influence parenting and parent-child relations.…”

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Telling them like it is: The role of economic and environmental factors in single mothers' discussions with their children

McLoyd

Wilson

1992

American J of Comm Psychol

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Uses interview data from a sample of 155 single mothers of at least one child between the ages of 10 and 17 to assess the impact of financial strain and welfare status (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) on three areas of maternal functioning: (a) belief in the appropriateness of telling children about family problems, (b) disclosure of financial matters and personal worries to children, and (c) curbing of children's material consumption and social experiences as a strategy to ease financial strain. Also examined whether other environmental conditions (i.e., negative life events, social support), demographic factors, and mothers' mental health account for significant variation in these three outcomes once financial strain and welfare status are taken into account. Financial strain, but not welfare status, was a significant predictor of all three dependent variables. Age of child, number of children in the household who

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Telling them like it is: The role of economic and environmental factors in single mothers' discussions with their children

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Wilson

1992

American J of Comm Psychol

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“…Scores did not differ by relationship. Previous studies have documented validity of the measure (Fox & Inazu, 1980, 1982). In the present sample, Cronbach's α =.92.…”

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Prevalence, Course, and Predictors of Emotional Distress in Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents.

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Ickovics

Kershaw

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Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

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This study examines trajectories and correlates of emotional distress symptoms in pregnant adolescents (n = 203) and nulliparous adolescents (n = 188) from economically disadvantaged communities over an 18-month period. For both groups, the prevalence of significant emotional distress exceeded expectation based on adolescent norms; however, the severity of symptoms did not differ between the 2 groups. Results from growth curve modeling revealed a significant decline in symptoms during the study period for both groups, but pregnant adolescents experienced a different pattern of decline. Also, certain interpersonal factors (e.g., history of physical maltreatment, partner support) appeared to play a more important role in the emotional well-being of pregnant and parenting adolescents relative to nulliparous adolescents. Implications for early identification and intervention are discussed.

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“…Conversely, since job loss places a strain on the marital relationship (Atkinson, Liem, & Liem, 1986;Liem & Liem, 1989;Perrucci, Targ, Perrucci, & Targ, 1987), girls who report more self-reliance under normal circumstances may be granted even greater independence and may be encour^ed to t^e on a more mature role in the household. Several studies have shown, for example, thsU: stress in the single-parent family may increase a dau^ter's domestic involvement and role as confidante vis-i-vis her mother (Fox & Inazu, 1982;Weiss, 1976). In short, an interaction between the adolescent's sex and the family's work status on adolescent conflict and autonomy was expected.…”

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Change in Family Work Status: Effects on Parent-Adolescent Decision Making

Flanagan¹

1990

Child Development

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The interactions of parental work status, family integration, and sex of child on parent-adolescent decision making were examined in a 4-wave study of 504 adolescents and their mothers. 3 work status groups were compared. Deprived families reported a layoff or demotion at Time 1 and no recovery by Time 4. Recovery families reported similar work status losses at Time 1 and reemployment by Time 4. Nondeprived families reported stable employment at both times. Adolescents in deprived households, especially boys, reported the highest conflict with parents. Adolescents in recovery families reported high conflict when parents were unemployed, but levels declined when parents were reemployed. According to mothers, daughters in deprived households enjoyed the highest level of autonomy of any adolescent group.

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The Influence of Mother's Marital History on the Mother-Daughter Relationship in Black and White Households

Cited by 20 publications

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Telling them like it is: The role of economic and environmental factors in single mothers' discussions with their children

Telling them like it is: The role of economic and environmental factors in single mothers' discussions with their children

Prevalence, Course, and Predictors of Emotional Distress in Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents.

Change in Family Work Status: Effects on Parent-Adolescent Decision Making

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