Assisting Young, Unmarried Mothers to Become Self-Sufficient: The Effects of Different Types of Early Economic Support.

Sandfort, Jodi R.; Hill, Martha S.

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Publication Date: 1996

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Assisting Young, Unmarried Mothers to Become Self-Sufficient: The Effects of Different Types of Early Economic Support.

Sandfort, Jodi R.; Hill, Martha S.

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v58 n2 p311-26 May 1996

Considers how different types of economic support, received soon after the birth of a first child, contribute to the later self-sufficiency of young, unmarried mothers. Findings suggest that certain economic supports assist these mothers and that life choices they make after their child's birth are important to self-sufficiency. (RJM)

Descriptors: Births to Single Women, Child Rearing, Early Parenthood, Family Characteristics, Family Income, Family Status, Family Structure, Females, Marital Status, Mothers, One Parent Family, Unwed Mothers, Welfare Services, Well Being

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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