With Regards to the Adjustment of Mothers to Single-Parenthood, the Research

question 12

Multiple Choice

With regards to the adjustment of mothers to single-parenthood, the research literature suggests that

• A) the pile-up of stressors has no impact on the physical functioning of single parents
• B) alcoholism, drug abuse and depression are all more common among divorced than non- divorced parents.
• C) the demands of single parenthood have no impact on the self-concept and self esteem of parents
• D) social support has no mitigating effect on the level of crisis found within single parent headed households.

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