Article(electronic)June 20, 2012

Stepfamily Education and Changes in Financial Practices

In: Journal of family issues, Volume 33, Issue 10, p. 1398-1420

Higginbotham, Brian J.; Tulane, Sarah; Skogrand, Linda

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Abstract

This study examined the financial management practices of 62 participants in Smart Steps stepfamily education courses 1 year following their course completion. Qualitative interviews revealed 29 participants changed their financial practices as a result of the course, 29 did not change, and 4 provided unclear responses. Common reasons for no change included having functional practices that predated the relationship education course or financial difficulties remaining, despite course participation. Common reasons for change included working together as a couple and implementing budget or saving practices. Latino participants were more likely to report change than were European Americans. Findings and implications highlight both the opportunities and challenges associated with teaching financial education as part of a relationship education program.

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English

Publisher

SAGE Publications

ISSN: 1552-5481

DOI

10.1177/0192513x12450000

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