Stepfathers Are Stepping Up—and Stepchildren Are Benefitting
New research links positive relationships with stepfathers to stepchildren’s developmental and socio-emotional wellness.
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College Shapes Black, White, and Latina Women’s Work and Family Lives Differently
Having a college education shapes women’s work and family trajectories—including their marriage, parenting, and employment patterns—but the effects of education differ among Black, Latina, and white women, according to new…
Read MoreCollege Degrees Yield Lifetime Benefits for Disadvantaged Students
Those who grew up as the least likely to graduate see the greatest returns, including less poverty, more time married, and greater civic engagement, new book finds.
Read MoreThe Rise of the No-Bachelor’s Bachelor?
New research shows that the number of years men spend married has dropped sharply—especially among those without a bachelor’s degree.1 In 2019, men without bachelor’s degrees could expect to spend 27.4…
Read MoreExisting Data Show Increase in Married Same-Sex U.S. Couples
The number of married same-sex couples in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years, as reported in a recent Bulletin on U.S. family change from the Population Reference…
Read MoreChanging U.S. Family Patterns Pose Policy Challenges
Beginning in the 1960s—and accelerating over the last two decades—changes in marriage, divorce, cohabitation, and nonmarital childbearing have transformed family life in the United States. The family continues to serve…
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