09 Jan
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Family Structure and Fathers’ Well-Being: Trajectories of Mental and Physical Health

A vast literature has assessed the relationship between marital status and health, but very little has tracked changes in health trajectories following family structure transitions, especially among unmarried fathers. Using data from the Fragile Families and Child Well-Being Study this paper examines trajectories of paternal mental and physical health, specifically focusing on transitions into and […]

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09 Jan
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HARP Final Evaluation Report

The present study is an evaluation of the Hispanic Active Relationships Project (HARP), which was an initiative specifically designed as an outreach effort to Hispanic couples in Texas. The specific Active Relationships curriculum used in this project is called Active Communication. This curriculum is designed to provide participants with relationship and communication tools that contribute […]

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09 Jan
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Trends in Marriage Rates

The period following the Second World War marked an era of high marriage rates. This era between the 1950s and early 1960s was marked by improved economic conditions, high fertility, and a social climate which encouraged an earlier onset of adult transitions. Since the 1960s, marriage rates have declined while divorce rates have increased. The […]

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