Keywords

dual-parent family, family functioning, family leisure, single-parent family

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of family leisure involvement to the family functioning of single-parent families and to compare family functioning and family leisure between large samples of dual and single-parent families. Data were collected from a dependent child and custodial parent in 362 U.S. single-parent households. Core and balance family leisure involvement were related to both family cohesion and family adaptability, with core family leisure explaining more variance in family functioning variables from parent, youth, and family perspectives. Family functioning among single-parent families was similar to that of dual-parent families. Family leisure involvement among single-parent families was lower.

Original Publication Citation

Hornberger, L., Zabriskie, R. & Freeman, P. (2010) Contributions of family leisure to family functioning among single-parent families. Leisure Sciences, 32(2), 143-161.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2010

Publisher

Leisure Sciences

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Experience Design and Management

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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