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Author: Raiser, M. Valora
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1. Raiser, M. Valora
Effects of Parental Structure in the Family of Origin on Adult Children's Self-Esteem and Marital Relationship
M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, 1994.
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Cohort(s): NLSY79
Publisher: UMI - University Microfilms, Bell and Howell Information and Learning
Keyword(s): Educational Attainment; Families, Two-Parent; Family Structure; Marital Status; Parental Marital Status; Parents, Non-Custodial; Parents, Single; Self-Esteem; Self-Perception

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of parental structure within the family of origin on marital status, self-esteem and the quality of the marital relationship. Parental structure factors included (a) having lived with both biological parents or (b) with a single parent from birth through 16 years-of-age, (c) having experienced life with a separated/divorced parent or (d) a widowed parent, and (e) having lived at some time during childhood and adolescence with a biological parent and a step- or adoptive parent. In addition timing of having lived with a single parent was considered. Marital status was significantly influenced by parental structure. Self-esteem and the quality of the marital relationship (i.e. marital happiness and marital communication) were not significantly related to parental structure except for having lived with a widowed parent predicting lower marital happiness. When control variables were included in regression analyses, education was the strongest predictor of self-esteem and self-esteem was the strongest predictor of the quality of the marital relationship.
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Raiser, M. Valora. Effects of Parental Structure in the Family of Origin on Adult Children's Self-Esteem and Marital Relationship. M.S. Thesis, Iowa State University, 1994..