Mutual Support Systems within Single and Two-Parent Families and their Effects on Adolescent Self-Esteem
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1989
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Haverford College. Department of Psychology
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible unique opportunities for development that young adolescents might have within single-parent families. Testing the amount and direction of psychological support and consultation within single and two-parent families, it was hypothesized that single-parent families would have more mutually supportive relationships and more consultation between the mother and the adolescent than in two-parent families. This in turn would have a positive effect on the adolescents' self-esteem. 14 single-parent and 6 two-parent families were studied using three questionnaires. No proof was found for the main hypotheses, but additional analysis of the data provided suggestions for future study of these issues.