The PAA and APC’s congressional briefing on April 17, 2015, The Vow Factor: Marriage, Divorce and Family Formation and its Impact on Health and Well-being—highlighted current and relevant research about the implications of relational and family structure through the lens of long-term health and well-being. The briefing examined historical trends in marriage and family formation, then delved into topics such as: child welfare in the context of family structure; a comparison of longevity and long-term health outcomes for child-bearing women depending on factors such as single vs. partnered parenting, child care responsibilities and paid leave arrangements; and the impact of the absence or presence of fathers in the outcomes of children.
A distinguished gathering of experts comprised the panel, including Dr. Lisa Berkman (Harvard), Dr. Andrew Cherlin (Johns Hopkins) and Dr. Elizabeth Peters (Urban Institute), with Immediate Past President Dr. Robert Moffitt (Johns Hopkins) serving as moderator. The briefing was well attended by congressional staff, representatives from key federal agencies and colleagues from other scientific organizations. PAA/APC is grateful to the following organizations for co-sponsoring the briefing, providing financial and in-kind support: Alliance for Aging Research; American Economic Association; American Sociological Association; American Statistical Association; Consortium of Social Science Associations; Gerontological Society of America; Population Reference Bureau; Society for Child Research and Development. We also express our sincere appreciation to Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard for sponsoring the event.
To view the video of the panelists’ presentations, provided by the Population Reference Bureau, click here.
Featured presenters:
Dr. Andrew Cherlin
Dr. Lisa Berkman
Dr. Elizabeth Peters
Dr. Robert Moffitt
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