Contributions of Family Leisure to Family Functioning Among Single-Parent Families

The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of family leisure involvement to the family functioning of single-parent families and to compare family functioning and family leisure between large samples of dual and single-parent families. Data were collected from a dependent child and cu...

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Published in:Leisure sciences 2010-03, Vol.32 (2), p.143-161
Main Authors: Hornberger, Laurel B., Zabriskie, Ramon B., Freeman, Patti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
dual-parent family
Family
family functioning
family leisure
Family Relations
Family Stability
Households
Leisure
Parents
Single Parent Family
Youth
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of family leisure involvement to the family functioning of single-parent families and to compare family functioning and family leisure between large samples of dual and single-parent families. Data were collected from a dependent child and custodial parent in 362 U.S. single-parent households. Core and balance family leisure involvement were related to both family cohesion and family adaptability, with core family leisure explaining more variance in family functioning variables from parent, youth, and family perspectives. Family functioning among single-parent families was similar to that of dual-parent families. Family leisure involvement among single-parent families was lower.
ISSN:0149-0400
1521-0588
DOI:10.1080/01490400903547153