Psychology's Undervaluation of Single Motherhood

Argues that single motherhood is a legitimate family form. Highlights evidence which conflicts with many of the publicized negative consequences associated with marriage breakdown. These findings offer encouragement to the increasing numbers of divorced and single-parent families who may feel that s...

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Published in:Feminism & psychology 1997-11, Vol.7 (4), p.529-532
Main Author: Smith, Morag
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Mothers
Psychology
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Single motherhood
Single mothers
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Summary:Argues that single motherhood is a legitimate family form. Highlights evidence which conflicts with many of the publicized negative consequences associated with marriage breakdown. These findings offer encouragement to the increasing numbers of divorced and single-parent families who may feel that society views them harshly. Seeks to make psychology think again about presuming that the 'effects' of single parenthood should necessarily be negative.
ISSN:0959-3535
1461-7161
DOI:10.1177/0959353597074006