Family Structure and the Process of Exiting from Welfare.

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Title: Family Structure and the Process of Exiting from Welfare.
Language: English
Authors: Rank, Mark R.
Source: Journal of Marriage and the Family. Aug 1986 48(3):607-618.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 1986
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Economic Change, Family Structure, Females, Heads of Households, One Parent Family, Reentry Workers, Welfare Recipients, Welfare Services
Abstract: Examines the effect of family structure on the probability of exiting from welfare. Family structure is shown to have a sizable impact upon exiting welfare in both an aggregate and multivariate context, with female-headed families least likely to exit from public assistance. (Author/ABB)
Journal Code: CIJFEB1987
Entry Date: 1987
Accession Number: EJ342287
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Examines the effect of family structure on the probability of exiting from welfare. Family structure is shown to have a sizable impact upon exiting welfare in both an aggregate and multivariate context, with female-headed families least likely to exit from public assistance. (Author/ABB)