The impact of family economic hardship and parental commitment on children's outcomes

Based on household production, role model or socialization, and culture of poverty theories, this study attempts to examine the factors affecting children's various outcomes such as self-esteem, mastery, academic performance, and educational aspirations, using data from the National Survey of Families and Households (NSFH), waves one and two. The sample consists of families with focal children ages 10 to 17 (N=927). The results of OLS models indicate that family economic status and parental commitment exert significant influences on children's outcomes.