In this sequel to the report of a 1966 survey of 1,413 household heads in rural areas of the Ozarks region, socioeconomic conditions are discussed for the 439 household heads who had reported total or partial disabilities. Of the 439 households, 41% were in poverty. Household heads' incomes were small because many heads were unable to hold regular…

This report attempts to describe empirically the decision making processes of black families. A black community in Northeastern Ohio was the subject of the study. Information was obtained from interviews with both the husband and wife of 203 families. In addition, an analysis of each subject's perception of his family's orientation is included.…

This annual report summarizes some of the notable recent trends in household and family characteristics and contains detailed demographic data from the March, 1985 "Current Population Survey." The households vary greatly in size and complexity. Some of the aspects of household demography that have important consequences for both consumer demand…

This document analyzes a select geographic portion of the total data collected for 'The Every Pupil Survey', a study conducted in the schools of Toronto, Canada. Tables included in the document describe the populations of the eight specific schools in comparison to that of the entire Toronto system. Data analysis indicates that: (1) the majority…

Examined attitudes of 20 divorced mothers about becoming their families' breadwinners. Attitudes toward breadwinning varied according to 3 marital history types: segregated, modified-segregated, and primarily wife-shaped. Findings showed that mothers from segregated marriages had the greatest difficulty accepting the breadwinner role. (TE)

Compared demographic characteristics, incomes, and selected expenditures of two representative samples--male-headed households who pay child support and female-headed households who receive it--based on data from 1985 Panel Study of Income Dynamics. Results showed major disparities in levels of living of these two samples, based on measures of per…

This report contains annual demographic data, based on information gathered in the Annual Demographic Supplement to the Current Population Survey, on household and family characteristics for March 1987. In the interest of expediency, the analytical section that had been featured in previous annual reports since 1953 has been deleted from the 1987…

Examines changes in female labor force participation since 1950. Finds little difference currently between metro and nonmetro areas in propensity of women to work outside the home. Traces racial and age differences in labor force participation. Finds family situation and changing social expectations responsible for increase in working women. (LFL)

Although single fathers constitute a minority of one-parent families, over a half million men are rearing their minor children alone. These fathers must make special psychological and sociological adjustments. This paper reports the findings of an exploratory, comparative case study into the parental experiences of single fathers (N=32). (Author)

This article focuses on stepfathering in the United States. The extent of the phenomena is estimated and an historical perspective is provided. Available empirical research is reviewed and possible future directions for study are suggested. To aid in this study, a conceptual model is delineated. (Author)

This advance report presents results of the current population survey (March 1984) on households, families, marital status, and living arrangements. Tables give information on (1) one-year changes in households and families, by type (1980-1984); (2) households by type (1970, 1980, 1984); (3) average population per household and family (1940-1984);…

A sample of mothers and daughters from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Labor Market Experience is examined to find out whether living in a one parent family has any effect on the chances of a daughter's completing high school. The sample is limited to mothers and daughters living in the same household during the initial sample screening in…

A telephone survey of the size, characteristics, and viewing preferences of the audience of WPSX-TV, the educational television station of The Pennsylvania State University. Audience data are based on 1,686 households from a systematic probability sample of 4,176 prime and alternate respondent households in The Central Pennsylvania area. Included…

This article examines the economic status of two-parent families and the earnings contribution of employed teens and young adults. Using data from the 1989 Consumer Expenditure Survey, this study describes and compares two-parent families including employed and nonemployed teens ages 14-17 and young adults ages 18-24. Descriptive results indicate…

Using 1980 Census data, this study examined household composition and labor force participation for single mother households in urban and rural areas. The study used Census data on a representative random sample of 5,712 female headed family households. Variables studied were rural-urban status, household composition, labor force participation,…