subjective well-being of parents

Using a national sample of Americans, this study compares the effects of marital and parental statuses on three domains of well-being (marital quality, parental satisfaction, and global life satisfaction) by examining three types of parents: first-married biological parents, remarried biological par...

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Published in:Journal of family issues 1991-03, Vol.12 (1), p.58-68
Main Authors: Ishii-Kuntz, M, Ihinger-Tallman, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Childrearing practices
Classification
global life satisfaction
Life Satisfaction
marital quality
marital relationships
Marital Satisfaction
Marriage
National Surveys
parent-child relationships
parental role
parental satisfaction
Parents
Parents & parenting
Perceptions
Quality of Life
remarriage
Self image
Social research
Stepfamily
United States of America
Well Being
wellness
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Summary:Using a national sample of Americans, this study compares the effects of marital and parental statuses on three domains of well-being (marital quality, parental satisfaction, and global life satisfaction) by examining three types of parents: first-married biological parents, remarried biological parents, and stepparents. The results of a multiple classification analysis show that first-married biological parents report greater satisfaction with parenting than do the other two groups. On the other hand, the three types of parents reported similar levels of marital and global life satisfaction. These results are discussed and suggestions for future research are made.
ISSN:0192-513X
1552-5481
DOI:10.1177/019251391012001005