New partnerships found to improve life satisfaction for single mothers

Life Satisfaction of single mothers before and after repartnering. Credit: MPIDR Ideally, a family is a protective space, a social network, and a team that supports each other. But what happens when children are raised by a single mother instead of two parents? Single mothers in particular can face significant challenges regarding their mental health and overall life satisfaction. Previous studies have shown that compared to two-parent families, they have poorer mental health and are less satisfied due to increased stress, financial insecurity, and smaller social networks. A recent study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research Read More