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Peer reviewedOster, Sharon M. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1987
Reviews work on human capital that has been done in economics and considers its implications for the role of alimony. Argues that the human capital model of family interaction considerably broadens the role that alimony can and should play. Examines data to discover the underlying determinants of alimony awards. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Divorce, Economic Opportunities, Economic Status, Financial Support
Peer reviewedFoster, E. Michael; Jones, Damon; Hoffman, Saul D. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1998
The economic situation of older, single childbearers before and after giving birth is compared with their married counterparts and teen mothers. Similarities among nonmarried women across all ages and substantial variations for older mothers are found. Specific effects of a birth on economic status are discussed for each group. (EMK)
Descriptors: Births to Single Women, Economic Opportunities, Employment Level, Females
Peer reviewedDodoo, F. Nii-Amoo – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1998
The effect of marriage type (polygamy vs. monogamy) on reproductive decisions is investigated using comparative data from the 1988, 1989, and 1993 Demographic and Health Surveys of Ghana and Kenya. Multivariate analysis is used. Inconclusive results are discussed with a focus on future research directions. (Author/EMK)
Descriptors: Economic Opportunities, Family Planning, Foreign Countries, Marriage
Peer reviewedMoss, Nancy E.; Abramowitz, Stephen I. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1982
Proposes an interdisciplinary conceptual foundation for studying parental heritage. Defines parental heritage as the intentional transmission of valued psychological and material assets from parent to child. Suggests advances in the realm of parental heritage are dependent on clarification of the complex interactions among such sociohistorical,…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Economic Factors, Economic Opportunities, Family Relationship
