Long-term influence of divorce and single parenting on adolescent family- and work-related values, behaviors, and aspirations.

Examines possible long-term influences of both divorce and living with a single mother on the development of adolescents' values and plans. How divorce affects children both directly and indirectly through its impact on the mother's resources, attitudes, and socialization goals are also examined. Particular focus is placed on those aspects of family interaction that impact on identity formation as it is linked to educational and occupational goals and to gender-role related behaviors associated with marriage, family, and job plans. Possible benefits as well as potential costs of living with a single mother are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)