Abstract
Evidence shows lone mothers suffer from poorer health on average than women with partners. But the situation isn’t as clear cut as this might suggest.
For physical health, many of the observed differences between lone and partnered mothers are mediated by socio-economic factors. That means, once you account for the difference in mothers' income and status, whether they’re single or not has little impact on their health.
For physical health, many of the observed differences between lone and partnered mothers are mediated by socio-economic factors. That means, once you account for the difference in mothers' income and status, whether they’re single or not has little impact on their health.
Original language | English |
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Specialist publication | The Conversation |
Publication status | Published - 22 May 2015 |