The role of religion in parenting satisfaction and parenting stress among young parents

Citation

Henderson, W. Matthew; Uecker, Jeremy E.; & Stroope, Samuel (2016). The role of religion in parenting satisfaction and parenting stress among young parents. Sociological Quarterly. vol. 57 (4) pp. 675-710

Abstract

Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, we examine how religious characteristics affect parenting satisfaction and stress among young parents, and how these relationships vary by gender and relationship status. Results indicate that religiosity is associated with higher parenting satisfaction, and differences across religious traditions are observed for parenting stress. These relationships are generally not moderated by gender or relationship status, suggesting religion influences parenting satisfaction and stress similarly across these contexts. Religion has a generally positive influence on parenting attitudes among young parents—both mothers and fathers—in diverse family structures.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/tsq.12147

Keyword(s)

parental stress

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Sociological Quarterly

Author(s)

Henderson, W. Matthew
Uecker, Jeremy E.
Stroope, Samuel

Year Published

2016

Volume Number

57

Issue Number

4

Pages

675-710

Edition

November 16, 2016

ISSN/ISBN

1533-8525

DOI

10.1111/tsq.12147

Reference ID

7873