Changing Family Structure and Youthful Well-Being: Assessing the Future.

Edwards, John N.

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ERIC Number: EJ374682

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Publication Date: 1987

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Changing Family Structure and Youthful Well-Being: Assessing the Future.

Edwards, John N.

Journal of Family Issues, v8 n4 p355-72 Dec 1987

Addresses issues surrounding the diminution of the American family, reviewing the consequences of this change for the well-being of children, including cognitive functioning, personal adjustment, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, antisocial behavior, and self-control. Critiques methodological and conceptual issues in assessment of children and child development, and in family structure. (KS)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Child Development, Cognitive Ability, Divorce, Emotional Adjustment, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Structure, Interpersonal Relationship, Nuclear Family, One Parent Family, Research Methodology, Self Control, Self Esteem, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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