The mother-infant relationship in single, cohabiting, and married families: a case for marriage?

Article Abstract:

The comparison of single-mother, cohabiting 2-parent, and married 2-parent families with infants, was done in regards to material and infant behavior, Home observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) scores, and infant's security of attachment. The comparison revealed that married families were also better off than single and cohabiting families on several demographic, parent personality, financial, and social context measures.

Comparative analysis, Mother and child, Mother-child relations, Single mothers, Married women, Unmarried mothers

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Families, economies, cultures, and science achievement in 41 countries: country-, school-, and student-level analyses

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The article analyzes the links between family constructs and science achievement across 41 countries based on science test and questionnaire responses. The links are stronger in economic and culturally developed countries.

Evaluation, Cross-cultural studies, Cross cultural studies, Comparative education

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Observed maternal strategies and children's heath locus of control in low-income Mexican American families

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The authors examine Mexican American mother of low income teaching personal health and social skills to their children. Topics include social strategies, personal control over health, and belief system.

Health aspects, Statistical Data Included, Study and teaching, Mexican Americans, Health behavior, Social skills, Responsibility, Mexican American children

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