As the divorce rate consistently rises, single parent families are becoming increasingly prevalent. Despite the marked increase in single custodial parents, research on this population (and more importantly into positive aspects such as subjective well-being) has been neglected. This study explores and describes the subjective well-being, including satisfaction with life and general happiness, of a sample of divorced, single custodial parents. The study identifies patterns among the aspects of subjective well-being investigated, providing support for some of the factors believed to contribute...
As the divorce rate consistently rises, single parent families are becoming increasingly prevalent. Despite the marked increase in single custodial pa...