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Advanced SearchImpacts of Marital Status and Parental Presence on the Material Hardships of Families with Children
This paper examines the types of union formation among families and their relationship to well-being.
Married and Unmarried Parenthood and Economic Well-Being: A Dynamic Analysis of a Recent Cohort
This paper adds a longitudinal perspective to the analysis of marriage and economic well-being and uses several techniques to control for the selectivity into marriage.
Effects of Marriage on Family Economic Well-Being
Prepared by: Robert Lerman Urban Institute and American University This four-paper series examines the economic returns to marriage. Findings from the papers are synthesized in a Summary by Kelleen Kaye, senior analyst at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
How Do Marriage, Cohabitation, and Single Parenthood Affect the Material Hardships of Families with Children
This paper builds on the prior work by replicating and expanding the analysis of material hardship, including the role of help from family and friends.
Marriage and the Economic Well-Being of Families with Children: A Review of the Literature
This paper reviews the rich literature on this topic.
Assessing the Family Circumstances of Current and Former TANF Child-Only Cases in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties: Executive Summary
by: Charles J. Lieberman, Vanessa Lindler, and Margaret OBrien-Strain Submitted to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Submitted by: The SPHERE Institute
Physical Activity Fundamental To Preventing Disease
Regular physical activity, fitness, and exercise are critically important for the health and well being of people of all ages. Research has demonstrated that virtually all individuals can benefit from regular physical activity, whether they participate in vigorous exercise or some type of moderate health-enhancing physical activity.
Charting Parenthood: A Statistical Portrait of Fathers and Mothers in America
Contents Parenting Family Formation Fertility Conclusion The great majority of Americans will become parents at some point in their lives.