Moor, Jekielek, and Emig (2002) state that family structure and a child's well-being is connected. "Research findings linking family structure and parents' marital status with children's well-being are very consistent" (Moor, Jekielek, & Emig, 2002). Research points out that there are more benefits for children with parents that are married.
The Becoming a Family Project is an example of research can benefit children and families. The Becoming a Family Project was designed as an intervention to promote martial stability and child well-being. Couples who participated in the intervention were less likely to have a decline in their marital satisfaction during the first two years compared to the couples who did not participate in the intervention. Also, the couples who were involved in the intervention did not get separated or divorces.
Moor, K. A., Jekielek, S. M., & Emig, C. (2002). Marriage from a child's perspective: How does family structure affect children, and what can we do about it? Child Trends Research Brief. Retrieved on September 23, 2012, from: http://www.childtrends.org/Files/MarriageRB602.pdf
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteYour post brought to my mind Mahaley’s childhood web from the Foundations of the EC course, because she was surrounded by supportive and lovely people and that contributed to her healthy development and well-being.
Even though it is not a rule, I would say that the family environment is one of the principal factors that define who we are and how we act.
Thanks!