University of Maryland
Sociology 441: Stratification 

Family structure effects on stratification outcomes

How family structure affects outcomes

Via parental involvement:

graph of single parenthood effect via lower
parental involvement

Data: High School and Beyond
Parental involvement is measured during sophomore year.
All percentages are adjusted for differences in race, sex, mother's education, father's education, number of siblings, and place of residence.

Source: McLanahan and Sandefur
 


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Last updated September 18, 2002
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