Participants enrolled in a parent training study were interviewed to understand what motivated their participation and what led to drop out. Most enrolled to become better parents. Drop out was mostly due to schedule constraints. Retention was higher when parent's motivation matched program goals. Qualities of recruiter was cited as most…

We examined the relations among parenting behaviors, adolescents' self-esteem, and neighborhood risk with a Midwestern sample of 324 Latino adolescents. The findings suggest that boys' self-esteem is influenced by both mothers' and fathers' parenting behaviors, whereas girls' self-esteem is influenced by mothers' behaviors only. In addition, the…

Examined the relationship between contracepting problems, unplanned fertility, and both child abuse and neglect in 518 urban, single parent, public assistance mothers. Findings revealed that increasing numbers of unplanned conceptions increased the probability of both abuse and neglect and that the unplanned conceptions were due to both failure to…

Examined extent to which adult sons were incorporated into support network of older rural fathers (N=56). Results revealed that sons played relatively minor role in support network of older fathers as seen through helping and moderately active role through association. Association could be explained through proximity. (Author/NB)

Examined quality of relationships between rural (N=111) and urban (N=112) older parents and their children. For rural parents, proximity to child was most important contributor to high quality relationship, followed by internal locus of control and low filial expectations. Internal locus of control was most important factor of high quality…

Adult children who return home are responding to unemployment and financial need, but factors such as dependence, protection needs, and parental happiness appear to be involved in long-term stays. This paper combines survey data to identify factors for successful living arrangements, and areas of conflict and dissatisfaction. (Author/NRB)

Examined the relationship between low income mothers' (N=243) knowledge about child development and their ability to design a quality home learning environment. Controlling for income and education, parents who knew more about critical environmental factors and infant normative development did score higher on the parenting skill measure. (JAC)

Presents an overview of the intervention program and the results of the research project evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Parent participants in the course when compared with delayed treatment control group parents, showed an increased ability to use decision making facilitation skills in responding to typical child statements.…

Delineates the adjustment problems children experienced as a result of their separation from the father and identifies the predicting variables affecting successful adjustment to father's incarceration. Ability of the children to adjust successfully to father's imprisonment was related to familial and personal resources of the mother and to the…

Suggests some guidelines for counselors beginning discussions with stepparents and emphasizes the need for support, encouragement, and understanding of their problems. Presents 10 commandments of stepparenting to facilitate an appreciation for conflicts and stresses commonly faced and provide a basis for communication. (JAC)

Surveyed young adults (N=74) on attitudes toward aging and perceptions of parental health. Ratings of relatively unfavorable parental health were associated with greater anxiety toward personal and peers' aging. No association was evident with general attitudes toward the elderly. Sex and self-ratings of health also were predictors of attitudes.…

Found that oppositional behaviors were universal among preschool subjects but the intensity of resistance varied significantly. Suggests negativism can be minimized by giving verbal warnings of impending requests, giving choices and allowing "time-out" during power struggles. Discusses oppositional behavior as a normal phase of child…

Based on a comprehensive review of the literature, this paper identifies 39 trends in 15 areas of marriage and the family. Although the existence of some trends is firmly established, others are more tenuous or predictive. Implications for family-life educators and counselors are discussed. (Author)

This study analyzes adults authoritarian responses to vignettes of differing behaviors of preschool children. Single persons saw themselves as more authoritarian and were less child-oriented than parents. Males were less authoritative in a one-to-one relationship. (KMF)

Couples' motivation for trying role sharing was most often to realize practical benefits rather than to realize an ideological commitment to feminism. Most couples enjoyed greater independence and opportunities for self-development. Problems included domestic skills and career conflicts. (JAC)