Analyzes the differences in social support available to a sample of 91 married and 183 nonmarried Black females residing in a metropolitan area. Results indicate that having a spouse has little influence on the number of socially supportive relationships or the most important sources of assistance with financial problems. (Author/ABB)

Examined the linkage between psychological well-being and marital status in 2,500 men. Results indicated little difference in psychological well-being before or after divorce/separation, suggesting that the relationship between marital status and well-being is not necessarily causal. (JAC)

Multiple discriminant analysis of husbands' and wives' (N=430) 16PF scores resulted in significant overall groups differentiation and in two significant discriminant functions labeled tender-mindedness and self-confidence. Social and Enterprising men were significantly similar to their wives on personality dimensions consistent with the defining…

The erosion of marriage has caused enormous difficulties for children, parents, and society. Compared to children born within marriage, those born outside of marriage are overwhelmingly more likely to live in poverty, depend on welfare, and have behavior problems. They also may suffer depression and physical abuse, fail in school, abuse drugs, and…

This report examines what share of the current level of child poverty in the United States can be attributed to the growth of single parenthood since the 1960s, focusing on what the child poverty rate would be today if single parent families had remained at the levels that existed before the beginning of the war on poverty. Researchers simulated…

This report uses data from the Fragile Families and Child Well-Being Study (a nationwide survey that collects data on married and non-married parents at the time of the child's birth) to determine how much marriage could reduce poverty among couples who are not married at the time of birth. To determine the impact of marriage on children's and…

The main hypothesis tested was that relative isolation (desolation) as reflected in becoming widowed or divorced, rather than absolute isolation, which includes the widowed, divorced, and the single, is related to negative evaluations. (Author)

The purpose of this literature search was to determine the nature and extent of national changes in education policy and programs for married and pregnant students of high school age in the 1960's as reflected by education journals. (Author)

A study among black and white high school students in northeast Georgia indicates that while marriage is a matter of anticipation, it is regarded in different ways among the different sexes, races, age and achievement groups. All operate within context of theoretical freedom of choice, while in fact that are circumscribed by cultural boundaries.…

Encourages husband and wife soul-searching to recognize importance of wife's continuing education. Discusses effect on marriage if wife does not keep up educationally with spouse. Portion of address by former president National Association of Women Deans and Counselors, at annual convention, Atlanta, 1969. (CJ)

Examined job and family correlates of family role strain for 51 employed Black women. Job autonomy and demands and family size significantly predicted strain. Number of hours worked per week related only to difficulty completing household chores. Nonmarried women reported no higher levels of strain than married ones. (WAS)

Used combined data from six national surveys conducted from 1973-1978 to study patterns of interreligious marriage in the mid-1970s and to indicate changes since 1957. Findings suggested a strong continuing trend toward secularization of the institution of marriage. (Author)

Surveyed 2000 Texas residents about legislation for marital rape. Results revealed 35 percent of 1300 respondents favored a law in which a wife could accuse her husband of rape. Subsequent analysis indicated persons who were female, young, single, or educated were most likely to favor this law. (Author/RC)