Investigated how married professional women feel about the women's movement. Data revealed that the majority were working to change societal definitions of women's roles but that a sizable minority had little interest in the women's movement. The women's movement has also brought about increased role conflicts for many. (Author/BEF)

The social and political implications of marriage, divorce, and the one-parent family are discussed. (LD)

Investigates differences in career patterns between divorced and nondivorced clergy of the Presbyterian Church. Data suggest that divorce does not obviate a ministerial career. However, it is likely that divorced clergymen will move more often, hold positions outside of normatively prescribed parish ministry, and have more difficulty attaining…

The reasoning of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in In re Petition of Kruzel is examined in which the court held that a woman's name does not automatically change to that of her husband's upon marriage. The impact of this ruling is discussed, including the constitutional implications of administrative regulations concerning a woman using her husband's…

Biographic data from the 1958 and 1973 APA membership directories provide information on the status of professional couples in psychology. The "professional couple syndrome" is examined as well as myths surrounding explanations of the greater success of husbands. Husbands hold higher positions than their wives. (Author)

Analysis of nationwide data on 2,099 African American suicides and 1,729 African American natural deaths indicates that being divorced or widowed significantly raises the odds of death by suicide, but being single does not. A parallel analysis for whites finds greater support for a link between marital status and suicide. (RJM)

Describes learned helplessness and its effect on ability of displaced homemakers to enter or reenter the work force successfully. Suggests that success in making transition from homemaker to worker may depend on attributions women provide for their failed or ended marriages. Discusses ways in which counselors may assist displaced homemakers in…

Retired professors (n=57) were administered the Expectations About Counseling (EAC) questionnaire. Results indicate that previous counseling experience and marital status were significant predictors of EAC scale score. Gender, area of residence, income, and religiosity did not predict expectations about counseling significantly. (JPS)

Assessed the predictability of friendship participation and quality, and of popularity, of 154 children 8 to 12 years of age. Found intergenerational similarities between qualities of mothers' and children's friendships. Results suggest domain-specific parental influences, including marital status, on children's friendships. (DR)

Using data on 2,031 adults, 4 levels on a continuum of social attachment are compared: (1) no partner; (2) partner outside the household; (3) living with partner; and (4) married to partner. Results indicate that the higher the level of social attachment, the lower the level of psychological distress. (JPS)

Among 1980-82 Florida birth cohorts, infant mortality rates were higher for Puerto Ricans and Mexicans than for Cubans and other Hispanics. Controlling for birth weight and prenatal care had little impact on differentials, but interactions were found among marital status, maternal age, and Hispanic group identity. Contains 47 references. (SV)

Examined association between mother's marital status and perinatal outcome among single births in Finland in 1987 (n=56,595 infants). Found that perinatal deaths, low birthweight, and preterm infants were more common among single mothers than among married mothers. Results for cohabiting mothers were more similar to those of married than to those…

Examined reactions of 38 older women to death of close friends. Sense of loss women felt resulted in development of new and closer relationships with other friends and relatives. Women's advice to others who had lost close friend was to remember friend, seek out new friendships, and be active. Found differences according to age, marital status,…

A sample of 363 secondary agriculture teachers indicated that (1) financial rewards were a negative aspect of the profession; (2) teaching fulfillment was the highest positive factor in job satisfaction; (3) being a parent was the highest negative factor; and (4) those satisfied with their positions perceived themselves as effective teachers. (SK)

Reviews literature on marital status and well-being. Review finds little support for selection hypothesis which asserts that the relationship between marital status and well-being is spurious because emotional maturity explains both conditions. However, the evidence is consistent with protection/support hypothesis that a marital partner who…