Child Care Decisions among Female Heads of Households with School-Age Children.

Gravett, Marty; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ359882

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Child Care Decisions among Female Heads of Households with School-Age Children.

Gravett, Marty; And Others

Early Childhood Research Quarterly, v2 n1 p67-81 Mar 1987

Interviews with urban female heads of households were conducted to study decisions regarding child care for school-age children. Subjects attempted to choose care that was compatible with their role as provider and with their resources. Feelings, values, and children's opinions played a role in decisions. (PCB)

Descriptors: Decision Making, Employed Parents, Family Financial Resources, Heads of Households, Mothers, One Parent Family, School Age Day Care

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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