Early family formation among white, black, and Mexican American women

Citation

Landale, Nancy S.; Schoen, Robert; & Daniels, Kimberly (2010). Early family formation among white, black, and Mexican American women. Journal of Family Issues. vol. 31 (4) pp. 445-474 , PMCID: PMC2847296

Abstract

Using data from Waves I and III of Add Health, this study examines early family formation among 6,144 White, Black, and Mexican American women. Drawing on cultural and structural perspectives, models of the first and second family transitions (cohabitation, marriage, or childbearing) are estimated using discrete-time multinomial logistic regression. Complex differences by race and ethnicity and generation are partially explained by differences in attitudes and values in adolescence and family socioeconomic status; marriage values are especially important in first-generation Mexican women’s early entry into marriage. Examination of sequential family transitions sheds light on racial and ethnic differences in the meaning and consequences of early cohabitation and pre-union births.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177%2F0192513X09342847

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Journal of Family Issues

Author(s)

Landale, Nancy S.
Schoen, Robert
Daniels, Kimberly

Year Published

2010

Volume Number

31

Issue Number

4

Pages

445-474

DOI

10.1177/0192513X09342847

PMCID

PMC2847296

Reference ID

1281