Handbook of Measurement Issues in Family Research

Dramatic societal changes have reshaped America's families. Young adults have delayed marriage, and cohabitation before marriage has become commonplace. One in three women giving birth is unmarried, and the proportion of children under 18 living in single-parent families rose from 23 to 31 percent between 1980 and 2000, reflecting increased rates of both nonmarital childbearing and divorce. This authoritative volume offers a blueprint for addressing some of the most important measurement issues in family research, and it points out potential pitfalls for researchers and students who may not be familiar with data quality issues. The Handbook of Measurement Issues in Family Researchwill appeal to scholars in the departments of psychology, sociology, and population studies, as well as researchers working in governmental agencies.Hofferth, Sandra L. is the author of 'Handbook of Measurement Issues in Family Research', published 2006 under ISBN 9780805856170 and ISBN 080585617X.