Ethnic Differences in Yhe Effects of Intergenerational Relations on Adolescent Problem Behavior in U. S. Single - Mother Families  

Oleh:

Farrell, Michael P. ; Pan, En-Ling

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Family Issues vol. 27 no. 8 (Aug. 2006), page 1137-1158.
Topik: ADOLESCENT; single - mother families; adolescent problem behaviour; ethnic difference; inter generational relation
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This study examines whether the effects of single - mother families (SMFs) on adolescent problem behaviour are buffered by supportive mothering and the involvement of nonresident fathers and whether the effectiveness of these two buffers varies by ethnicity. Based on the data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, the authors find that supportive mothering within SMFs buffers their effects for most groups. Compared to other ethnic groups, Asian American mothers’ supportiveness is less effective in buffering the impact on drug use. For Black adolescents, non resident father involvement buffers the effects on delinquency and drug use. However, Asian American and Hispanic father involvement in SMFs is associated with increased problem behaviour. The findings suggest that ethnic groups with more experience dealing with SMFs may be ahead of those with less experience in developing child - rearing practices that buffer the effects of SMFs on problem behaviour.

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