Consequences of Dating for Post‐divorce Maternal Well‐being

Langlais, Michael R.; Anderson, Edward G.; Greene, Shannon M.

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“…Furthermore, the analysis indicates that mothers and children experience far more partnership transitions than an exclusive focus on household transitions would suggest. Consistent with other research Langlais et al, 2016), this study underlines quantitatively that accounting for living-apart-together partnerships is necessary to capture the actual living conditions of contemporary families. For research on family dynamics in general, the present analysis shows the advantages of using approaches that empirically (and theoretically) differentiate between different stages of partnering to understand the underlying mechanisms.…”

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“…The economic and social disadvantages of single mothers are well established (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, 2014). Although some studies have found that repartnering has a positive impact on the well-being or the socioeconomic status of single mothers (Amato, 2000), others have shown that being in a partnership with low relationship quality can lead to negative outcomes for single mothers and their children (Kiernan & Mensah, 2010;Langlais, Anderson, & Greene, 2016). However, detailed longitudinal investigations of single mothers' partnership arrangements are rare (Anderson et al, 2004;Bastin, 2016;Bzostek, McLanahan, & England, 2012).…”

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Single Mothers' New Partners: Partnership and Household Formation in Germany

Bastin

2019

J of Marriage and Family

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Objective: This article investigates single mothers' repartnering by analyzing two distinct transitions: the formation of a partnership with separate households and the subsequent formation of a household with a partner. Background:Previous research found impacts of repartnering on the well-being of single-mother families. However, detailed investigations of single mothers' repartnering have been rare and have mostly failed to differentiate the process of finding a partner from the process of forming a household with him. Method: Using pairfam data (www.pairfam .de; Waves 1-3), the study provides event history analyses of a sample of 786 single mothers. It investigates the durations between (a) becoming a single-mother family and finding a new partner and (b) finding a new partner and forming a household or, alternatively, dissolving. Results: Although a large proportion of the women were living alone with their children for several years, many maintained a relationship in separate households. Neither education nor employment status is found to affect the likelihood of repartnering, which suggests that socioeconomically disadvantaged mothers are not able to use repartnering as a strategy for quickly addressing their economic needs. The

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Single Mothers' New Partners: Partnership and Household Formation in Germany

Bastin

2019

J of Marriage and Family

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“…Some mothers date only one partner after divorce, whereas other mothers date multiple partners after divorce, either serially or simultaneously (Langlais et al, 2015). Young adult mothers are generally more likely to date than not date after divorce, even when relationships are not sought out (Anderson & Greene, 2005;Langlais et al, 2015Langlais et al, , 2016aLanglais et al, , 2016b.…”

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“…While relationship dissolution may be difficult for mothers, recent studies have provided empirical evidence for the moderation of relationship quality for maternal well-being after divorce (Langlais et al, 2015(Langlais et al, , 2016a(Langlais et al, , 2016bSymoens et al, 2014). High-quality relationships are relationships that are reflected by high levels of commitment and satisfaction (Hetherington & Kelly, 2002;Langlais et al, 2016b).…”

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Divorced Young Adult Mothers’ Experiences of Breakup

2017

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The goal of the current study is to examine the consequences of postdivorce dating breakup for young adult divorced mothers, ages 21-29. First, we hypothesized that breakup would be negatively related to maternal well-being. Second, we predicted that relationship quality would moderate this relationship. Third, we hypothesized that forming and maintaining new subsequent relationships after breakup would promote maternal well-being. Using monthly surveys completed by young adult divorced mothers over a 2-year period after divorce (N ¼ 51), we used hierarchical linear modeling techniques to test the changes in intercept and slope of breakup for maternal well-being. The event of breakup did not predict the changes in maternal well-being, whereas remaining single after breakup was negatively associated with depressive symptoms. Relationship quality and forming subsequent romantic relationships after breakup did not predict the changes in maternal well-being. Implications for maternal adjustment are discussed.

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“…This complexity is nicely illustrated in a study by Carlson (2006) that showed that children residing in blended families may bear the brunt of their parents' failed relationship, and difficult transitions into and out of new relationships. Evidence from a two-year longitudinal study which began immediately after parental divorce, also showed that mothers who remained single or entered low quality relationships were more likely to report a decrease in well-being compared to mothers who entered high-quality relationships (Langlais et al 2016). Yet, compared to mothers who entered low-quality relationships, mothers who remained single recorded higher levels of well-being.…”

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Family Functioning and Not Family Structure Predicts Adolescents’ Reasoning and Math Skills

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Objectives A large body of research exists on families and their impact on children's developmental outcomes. Fewer studies examine family processes within different family structures and their impact on adolescents. This study extends prior work by evaluating associations between family structure (two biological parents, single-parent-mother only, and blended families with a step parent), family functioning (communication, cohesion and flexibility) and adolescents' logic and reasoning skills and math performance. Methods A convenience sample of 269 African American adolescents was recruited from a university-based summer enrichment program. The sample was mostly female (63%), with a mean age of 16.34 years. Data were derived from the baseline assessment during which participants completed the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES IV), a computer-administered test of cognitive skills, and a paper-based math performance test. Results Families with different structures varied in their family functioning (Wilks' ʌ = 0.942, F (6, 496) = 2.486, p = 0.022, η 2 = 0.835). Families differed on the dimensions of cohesion (F (2, 250) = 5.80, p = 0.003, η 2 = 0.044), flexibility (F (2, 250) = 5.48, p = 0.005, η 2 = 0.042) and communication (F (2, 250) = 5.80, p = 0.003, η 2 = 0.047). Different dimensions of family functioning significantly predicted both logic and reasoning skills (F (7, 244) = 2.14, p = 0.040, R 2 = 0.06) and math outcomes (F (7, 142) = 3.16, p = 0.004, R 2 = 0.14). Conclusions Families with different household structures differ in their functioning, including in their levels of cohesion, flexibility and communication. Family functioning is more important than family structure in predicting African American adolescents' reasoning skills and math performance.

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Consequences of Dating for Post‐divorce Maternal Well‐being

Cited by 24 publications

References 31 publications

Single Mothers' New Partners: Partnership and Household Formation in Germany

Single Mothers' New Partners: Partnership and Household Formation in Germany

Divorced Young Adult Mothers’ Experiences of Breakup

Family Functioning and Not Family Structure Predicts Adolescents’ Reasoning and Math Skills

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