Families in Poverty in the Early 1970's: Rates, Associated Factors, Some Implications.

Chilman, Catherine S.

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ERIC Number: EJ113919

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Publication Date: 1975

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Families in Poverty in the Early 1970's: Rates, Associated Factors, Some Implications

Chilman, Catherine S.

Journal of Marriage and the Family, 37, 1, 49-60, Feb 75

Analyses of recent Census data reveal that factors most highly associated with poverty are female-headed families, large family size, minority group status, age, unemployment and underemployment, region of residence, poor physical and mental health, little education, lack of income from sources other than wages. (Author)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Census Figures, Cultural Influences, Educationally Disadvantaged, Employment Problems, Factor Analysis, Family (Sociological Unit), One Parent Family, Political Influences, Poverty, Research Projects, Social Influences

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