The Economic Impact of Nonmarital Childbearing: How Are Older, Single Mothers Faring?.

Foster, E. Michael; Jones, Damon; Hoffman, Saul D.

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ERIC Number: EJ574918

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Economic Impact of Nonmarital Childbearing: How Are Older, Single Mothers Faring?

Foster, E. Michael; Jones, Damon; Hoffman, Saul D.

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v60 n1 p163-74 Feb 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, Mothers, One Parent Family, Socioeconomic Status

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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