Single Mothers and Their Infants: Factors Associated with Optimal Parenting

Examined factors that might influence optimal early parenting by Caucasian single mothers (n=53). Results indicated optimal parenting was linked with older maternal age, fewer maternal psychological symptoms, and less difficult infant temperament. Recommends particular needs of single mother should...

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Published in:Family relations 1991, Vol.40 (4), p.548
Main Author: Barratt, Marguerite Stevenson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Early Parenthood
Infants
Mothers
One Parent Family
Parenting Skills
Pregnancy
Young Adults
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Summary:Examined factors that might influence optimal early parenting by Caucasian single mothers (n=53). Results indicated optimal parenting was linked with older maternal age, fewer maternal psychological symptoms, and less difficult infant temperament. Recommends particular needs of single mother should be considered when formulating public policy. (ABL)
ISSN:0197-6664