L Blair
Biographic Data
| ID | 49591 |
|---|---|
| NAME | L Blair |
| GIVEN NAMES | L |
| FAMILY NAME | Blair |
| SIGNATURE | BLAIR L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University at Buffalo, State University of New York |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5039-7139 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 38 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 504 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 38 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1991 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 10 |
Aspirations for Marriage and Parenthood Among Young Adults in the Philippines
Family structures and dynamics in the Philippines have long been rather traditional, yet the country has undergone substantial economic and cultural change over recent decades. During a time of increased modernization, marriage and fertility rates have declined, while cohabitation and singlehood rates have increased. Using a sample of young adult women and men, this study examines the respective aspirations for marriage and childbearing in the Ph…
Adolescent Risk-Taking and Future Roles
Adolescents often engage in a variety of risk-taking behaviors, such as substance use and delinquency, and these behaviors can result in a multitude of possible consequences. In particular, adolescents’ perception of their capacity to function in specific adult roles, self-efficacy, is developed during the adolescent years. This study uses a nationally representative sample of high school seniors to examine how risk-taking behaviors may influence…
The Retreat from Marriage and Childbearing in China
The modernization of China has led to considerable economic and cultural change, and the rates of marriage and fertility have been declining. Despite recent changes in fertility policy, which allow for more births, the resulting pattern has been one of lower fertility. In addition, marriage rates have been declining, while cohabitation and singlehood have increased. Using a sample of young adults, this study examines the respective aspirations fo…
Indian Families
Much of his research focuses upon parent-child relationships, with particular emphasis on child
Disentangling the Contexts of Adolescent Substance Use
Previous studies of adolescent substance use have noted how adolescent substance use is influenced by both protective and risk factors. Additionally, researchers have also noted the gradual convergence of female and male substance use, resulting in similar substance use patterns across the two. Using data from a nationally representative sample of high school seniors, this study examines the distinct effects of contextual factors upon the substan…
Changes in Policy, Changes in Fertility? An Examination of Changes in Fertility Aspirations in China
Fertility policies in China have changed substantially over recent years, with the intention of allowing individuals to bear more children and, thereby, to increase the total fertility rate. Using a sample of young adults, this study examines changes in fertility aspirations (the desired number of children, and the timing of first birth) across the three fertility policy periods (One-Child, Two-Child, and Three-Child). The results show that both …
Aging and the Family
As family structures continue to evolve, aging relatives have caused increasing concern for family members as they attempt to manage complex issues such as health, caregiving, emotional and instrumental support, and intergenerational relationships. This multidisciplinary volume focuses on how aging interacts with family structures and relationship dynamics. Including research from around the globe, the authors address a wide array of topics, incl…
Employment, Peers, and Gender
Marriage and Fertility Preferences among Young Women in China
China has undergone considerable social and economic change over recent decades and, more recently, has altered its fertility policies. Using data collected at several Chinese universities from 2015 through 2019, this study examines contextual factors associated with young women's marriage and fertility preferences. The analyses demonstrate that, over recent years, young women express a significant preference for later ages at first marriage, few…
Dating attitudes and behaviors of American and Chinese college students
Research reveals a vibrant courtship process during adolescence in the United States. Fewer studies exist, however, on the courtship process in China, a country which is undergoing tremendous economic change, and even fewer studies employ a cross-cultural approach to examine dating during adolescence. One such study from nearly two decades ago found more liberal attitudes and behavior regarding dating among American college students compared to t…
Childbearing and the Changing Nature of Parenthood
Around the globe, the very conceptualization of family is associated with the relationship between a parent and a child. The birth of a child represents both the end of one experience, and the beginning of another. Entry into parenthood represents a fundamental shift in family structure and family dynamics, wherein the child brings new responsibilities within the family and upon the larger society, particularly in regards to population issues.In …
It Started with a Kiss”
Dating, Marriage, and Parental Approval
Objectives Within Chinese culture, filial piety has long been a central aspect of families and family life, stipulating that children are obligated to their families, and adherence to parental authority is absolutely expected. Given the extent of societal change in China, it is important to assess the relative influence of filial piety upon young adults. Method Using a sample of young adult women and men, survey responses were analyzed to examine…
Marriage and parenthood preferences among college students in China
Using data from a recent survey of Chinese college students, this study examines the contextual factors associated with young adults’ preferences for marriage and parenthood. The analyses demonstrate that females and males prefer a later age at marriage, less than two children, and a relatively short timing between marriage and first birth. Pro-natalist attitudes and religiosity are shown to significantly influence childbearing preferences, while…
Intimate Relationships and Social Change
Over the past few decades, there has been a dynamic world-wide societal shift away from traditional routes for finding a partner and establishing intimate relationships. This multidisciplinary volume investigates the impact of online dating and the role of technology in relationship formation; the nature of cohabitation and its relative meaning with marriage; assortative mating patterns; the role of parents and siblings in the selection of a part…
Adolescent Risk-Taking Behaviors and School Performance
Previous studies have examined the risk-taking behaviors of adolescents and their impact upon a variety of outcomes, yet comparatively few have addressed educational consequences. Using a nationally representative sample of American high school seniors, this study examines how risk-taking behaviors are associated with school performance, and how this relationship may vary by gender. Framed within the life-course perspective, the analyses reveal t…
Dating attitudes and expectations among young Chinese adults
While researchers have long examined the dating and mate selection patterns among young adults, the vast majority have utilized Western samples. In order to further our understanding of the changing nature of dating behaviors and attitudes, this study examines a sample of young Chinese adults and focuses upon the gender differences therein. Using a foundation of social exchange theory, the analyses illustrate the differences between the dating at…
Gender Differences in Substance Use Across Marital Statuses
Previous studies have noted that the relationship status of adults is substantially linked with levels of substance use. Understandably, the marital status of adults continues well beyond its initial phases, sometimes resulting in divorce, separation, or remarriage. This study seeks to extend our understanding of the linkages between marital status and substance use among adults. Using data from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, we…
Violence and Crime in the Family
In virtually all societies, crime is an ever-present problem. Although families are often envisioned as a 'safe haven', criminologists and family researchers have found the familial context to be at the core of many forms of crime and violence. Family members often find themselves as victims of crime and violence, often perpetrated by yet another family member. The unique nature of family relationships, such as those between children and parents,…
Adolescent Substance Use and Marital Status in Adulthood
Researchers have noted that substance use in the adolescent years is associated with a variety of consequences. The majority of studies have focused on relatively short-term consequences of substance use. Using data from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, this study examines how early substance use and current substance use affect individuals’ eventual marital status. Higher levels of substance use in the adult years are shown to be…
Parental Involvement and Children’s Educational Performance
Researchers have long noted that parental involvement can substantially influence children’s academic performance. There is a paucity of research which has focused on this relationship in developing nations. Using data from two surveys of parents, one sample from the Philippines, and one sample from the United States, this study examines the nature of parental involvement, and how it affects the school success of elementary students. Among Americ…
The Influence of Risk-Taking Behaviors on the Transition Into Marriage
Previous studies have examined the consequences of adolescent substance use and delinquency, yet most of these studies have focused on the relatively short-term effects of such behaviors. The present study examines the long-term consequences of adolescent delinquency and substance use as it affects the marital choices of young adults. Using a nationally representative sample of 5,331 females and 4,842 males in their late 20s, the analyses show th…
Comment From The New Editor
Asian American Interracial and Interethnic Marriages
Using the 1990 U.S. census data, we apply log-linear models to examine Asian Americans' interracial marriage with whites and interethnic marriages between Asian ethnic groups. Japanese and Filipino Americans are most likely to marry whites, followed by Chinese and Korean Americans. Southeast Asian and Asian Indian Americans are least likely to marry whites. We further explore how interracial marriage differs by couples' educational and nativity c…
Racial/Ethnic Differences in High School Students' Academic Performance
While previous researchers have noted differences in the educational performance of minority students as a function of differences in family structure (e.g., single parent status) and socioeconomic level (c.g., family income), relatively little attention has been focused on the issue of ethnicity and educational performance. Using data from the 1988 and 1990 waves of the National Educational Longitudinal Study, this study posits that culture-base…
Measuring the Division of Household Labor
Despite a large body of research on the household division of labor, surprisingly little is known about how husbands and wives divide their family work time across a variety of domestic tasks. What differentiates couples exhibiting gender specialization or segregation in household tasks from those couples who share tasks? Using newly released data from the National Survey of Families and Households, this study has two major objectives. First, a n…
Wives' Perceptions of the Fairness of the Division of Household Labor
Sampson Lee Blair, Michael P. Johnson, Wives' Perceptions of the Fairness of the Division of Household Labor: The Intersection of Housework and Ideology, Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 54, No. 3 (Aug., 1992), pp. 570-581
Asian American Interracial and Interethnic Marriages
Using the 1990 U.S. census data, we apply log-linear models to examine Asian Americans' interracial marriage with whites and interethnic marriages between Asian ethnic groups. Japanese and Filipino Americans are most likely to marry whites, followed by Chinese and Korean Americans. Southeast Asian and Asian Indian Americans are least likely to marry whites. We further explore how interracial marriage differs by couples' educational and nativity c…
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Educational Aspirations of High School Seniors
Using the second follow-up of the National Education Longitudinal Study, we explore how human, financial, and social capital affect educational aspirations differently across racial/ethnic groups. While individual educational performance is important for all racial/ethnic groups, human and financial capital have stronger impact on educational aspirations for whites than for minorities. Asian-American students' aspirations are affected by human ca…
Employment, Family, and Perceptions of Marital Quality Among Husbands and Wives
Previous studies of work/family linkages have emphasized the effects of one domain or the other on the individual, yet few have sought to analyze the interconnective nature of paid labor and family environments. Using data from the 1988 National Survey of Families and Households, this study examines the effects of husbands' and wives' employment and marriage characteristics on their respective perceptions of marital quality. Contrary to previous …
The Sex-Typing of Children's Household Labor
Yes
The Influence of Parental Involvement on the Well-Being of Sons and Daughters
DeeAnn Wenk, Constance L. Hardesty, Carolyn S. Morgan, Sampson Lee Blair, The Influence of Parental Involvement on the Well-Being of Sons and Daughters, Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 56, No. 1 (Feb., 1994), pp. 229-234
Family and Asian Students' Educational Performance
Although researchers have illustrated the fallacy of the model minority image affixed to Asian Americans (e.g., occupational attainment), few have investigated the specific variations that exist across Asian ethnic groups and how such differences may affect both personal and family outcomes. Using a sample of Asian American students from the 1992 wave of the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS), the authors examine variation in educatio…
Children's participation in household labor
Work Roles, Domestic Roles, and Marital Quality
Racial/Ethnic Differences in High School Students' Academic Performance
While previous researchers have noted differences in the educational performance of minority students as a function of differences in family structure (e.g., single parent status) and socioeconomic level (c.g., family income), relatively little attention has been focused on the issue of ethnicity and educational performance. Using data from the 1988 and 1990 waves of the National Educational Longitudinal Study, this study posits that culture-base…
Marital Quality and Paternal Involvement
Yes
It Started with a Kiss”
Paternal Involvement and the Well-Being of Fathers and Mothers of Young Children
Marriage and Fertility Preferences among Young Women in China
China has undergone considerable social and economic change over recent decades and, more recently, has altered its fertility policies. Using data collected at several Chinese universities from 2015 through 2019, this study examines contextual factors associated with young women's marriage and fertility preferences. The analyses demonstrate that, over recent years, young women express a significant preference for later ages at first marriage, few…
Dating, Marriage, and Parental Approval
Objectives Within Chinese culture, filial piety has long been a central aspect of families and family life, stipulating that children are obligated to their families, and adherence to parental authority is absolutely expected. Given the extent of societal change in China, it is important to assess the relative influence of filial piety upon young adults. Method Using a sample of young adult women and men, survey responses were analyzed to examine…
Dating attitudes and expectations among young Chinese adults
While researchers have long examined the dating and mate selection patterns among young adults, the vast majority have utilized Western samples. In order to further our understanding of the changing nature of dating behaviors and attitudes, this study examines a sample of young Chinese adults and focuses upon the gender differences therein. Using a foundation of social exchange theory, the analyses illustrate the differences between the dating at…
Dating attitudes and behaviors of American and Chinese college students
Research reveals a vibrant courtship process during adolescence in the United States. Fewer studies exist, however, on the courtship process in China, a country which is undergoing tremendous economic change, and even fewer studies employ a cross-cultural approach to examine dating during adolescence. One such study from nearly two decades ago found more liberal attitudes and behavior regarding dating among American college students compared to t…
Marriage and parenthood preferences among college students in China
Using data from a recent survey of Chinese college students, this study examines the contextual factors associated with young adults’ preferences for marriage and parenthood. The analyses demonstrate that females and males prefer a later age at marriage, less than two children, and a relatively short timing between marriage and first birth. Pro-natalist attitudes and religiosity are shown to significantly influence childbearing preferences, while…
Adolescent Risk-Taking Behaviors and School Performance
Previous studies have examined the risk-taking behaviors of adolescents and their impact upon a variety of outcomes, yet comparatively few have addressed educational consequences. Using a nationally representative sample of American high school seniors, this study examines how risk-taking behaviors are associated with school performance, and how this relationship may vary by gender. Framed within the life-course perspective, the analyses reveal t…
Gender Differences in Substance Use Across Marital Statuses
Previous studies have noted that the relationship status of adults is substantially linked with levels of substance use. Understandably, the marital status of adults continues well beyond its initial phases, sometimes resulting in divorce, separation, or remarriage. This study seeks to extend our understanding of the linkages between marital status and substance use among adults. Using data from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, we…
The Influence of Risk-Taking Behaviors on the Transition Into Marriage
Previous studies have examined the consequences of adolescent substance use and delinquency, yet most of these studies have focused on the relatively short-term effects of such behaviors. The present study examines the long-term consequences of adolescent delinquency and substance use as it affects the marital choices of young adults. Using a nationally representative sample of 5,331 females and 4,842 males in their late 20s, the analyses show th…
Measuring the Division of Household Labor
Despite a large body of research on the household division of labor, surprisingly little is known about how husbands and wives divide their family work time across a variety of domestic tasks. What differentiates couples exhibiting gender specialization or segregation in household tasks from those couples who share tasks? Using newly released data from the National Survey of Families and Households, this study has two major objectives. First, a n…
Children's participation in household labor
Wives' Perceptions of the Fairness of the Division of Household Labor
Sampson Lee Blair, Michael P. Johnson, Wives' Perceptions of the Fairness of the Division of Household Labor: The Intersection of Housework and Ideology, Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 54, No. 3 (Aug., 1992), pp. 570-581
The Sex-Typing of Children's Household Labor
Yes
Family Research
Employment, Family, and Perceptions of Marital Quality Among Husbands and Wives
Previous studies of work/family linkages have emphasized the effects of one domain or the other on the individual, yet few have sought to analyze the interconnective nature of paid labor and family environments. Using data from the 1988 National Survey of Families and Households, this study examines the effects of husbands' and wives' employment and marriage characteristics on their respective perceptions of marital quality. Contrary to previous …
Marital Quality and Paternal Involvement
Yes
Paternal Involvement and the Well-Being of Fathers and Mothers of Young Children
The Influence of Parental Involvement on the Well-Being of Sons and Daughters
DeeAnn Wenk, Constance L. Hardesty, Carolyn S. Morgan, Sampson Lee Blair, The Influence of Parental Involvement on the Well-Being of Sons and Daughters, Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 56, No. 1 (Feb., 1994), pp. 229-234
Men, Work, and Family
PART ONE: FATHERING AND PROVIDING What Do Fathers Provide? Economic and Nurturant Dimensions of Men as Parents - Theodore F Cohen Are Men Marginal to the Family? Insights from Chicago's Inner City - Haya Stier and Marta Tienda Japanese Fathers - Masako Ishii-Kuntz Work Demands and Family Roles Elderly Mexican-American Men - Norma Williams Work and Family Patterns PART TWO: ROLE ALLOCATION AND ROLE CHANGE Work and Family Orientations of Contempora…
Family and Asian Students' Educational Performance
Although researchers have illustrated the fallacy of the model minority image affixed to Asian Americans (e.g., occupational attainment), few have investigated the specific variations that exist across Asian ethnic groups and how such differences may affect both personal and family outcomes. Using a sample of Asian American students from the 1992 wave of the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS), the authors examine variation in educatio…
Work Roles, Domestic Roles, and Marital Quality
Racial/Ethnic Differences in High School Students' Academic Performance
While previous researchers have noted differences in the educational performance of minority students as a function of differences in family structure (e.g., single parent status) and socioeconomic level (c.g., family income), relatively little attention has been focused on the issue of ethnicity and educational performance. Using data from the 1988 and 1990 waves of the National Educational Longitudinal Study, this study posits that culture-base…
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Educational Aspirations of High School Seniors
Using the second follow-up of the National Education Longitudinal Study, we explore how human, financial, and social capital affect educational aspirations differently across racial/ethnic groups. While individual educational performance is important for all racial/ethnic groups, human and financial capital have stronger impact on educational aspirations for whites than for minorities. Asian-American students' aspirations are affected by human ca…
Asian American Interracial and Interethnic Marriages
Using the 1990 U.S. census data, we apply log-linear models to examine Asian Americans' interracial marriage with whites and interethnic marriages between Asian ethnic groups. Japanese and Filipino Americans are most likely to marry whites, followed by Chinese and Korean Americans. Southeast Asian and Asian Indian Americans are least likely to marry whites. We further explore how interracial marriage differs by couples' educational and nativity c…
The Influence of Risk-Taking Behaviors on the Transition Into Marriage
Previous studies have examined the consequences of adolescent substance use and delinquency, yet most of these studies have focused on the relatively short-term effects of such behaviors. The present study examines the long-term consequences of adolescent delinquency and substance use as it affects the marital choices of young adults. Using a nationally representative sample of 5,331 females and 4,842 males in their late 20s, the analyses show th…
Comment From The New Editor
Adolescent Substance Use and Marital Status in Adulthood
Researchers have noted that substance use in the adolescent years is associated with a variety of consequences. The majority of studies have focused on relatively short-term consequences of substance use. Using data from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, this study examines how early substance use and current substance use affect individuals’ eventual marital status. Higher levels of substance use in the adult years are shown to be…
Parental Involvement and Children’s Educational Performance
Researchers have long noted that parental involvement can substantially influence children’s academic performance. There is a paucity of research which has focused on this relationship in developing nations. Using data from two surveys of parents, one sample from the Philippines, and one sample from the United States, this study examines the nature of parental involvement, and how it affects the school success of elementary students. Among Americ…
Violence and Crime in the Family
In virtually all societies, crime is an ever-present problem. Although families are often envisioned as a 'safe haven', criminologists and family researchers have found the familial context to be at the core of many forms of crime and violence. Family members often find themselves as victims of crime and violence, often perpetrated by yet another family member. The unique nature of family relationships, such as those between children and parents,…
Dating attitudes and expectations among young Chinese adults
While researchers have long examined the dating and mate selection patterns among young adults, the vast majority have utilized Western samples. In order to further our understanding of the changing nature of dating behaviors and attitudes, this study examines a sample of young Chinese adults and focuses upon the gender differences therein. Using a foundation of social exchange theory, the analyses illustrate the differences between the dating at…
Gender Differences in Substance Use Across Marital Statuses
Previous studies have noted that the relationship status of adults is substantially linked with levels of substance use. Understandably, the marital status of adults continues well beyond its initial phases, sometimes resulting in divorce, separation, or remarriage. This study seeks to extend our understanding of the linkages between marital status and substance use among adults. Using data from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, we…
Intimate Relationships and Social Change
Over the past few decades, there has been a dynamic world-wide societal shift away from traditional routes for finding a partner and establishing intimate relationships. This multidisciplinary volume investigates the impact of online dating and the role of technology in relationship formation; the nature of cohabitation and its relative meaning with marriage; assortative mating patterns; the role of parents and siblings in the selection of a part…
Adolescent Risk-Taking Behaviors and School Performance
Previous studies have examined the risk-taking behaviors of adolescents and their impact upon a variety of outcomes, yet comparatively few have addressed educational consequences. Using a nationally representative sample of American high school seniors, this study examines how risk-taking behaviors are associated with school performance, and how this relationship may vary by gender. Framed within the life-course perspective, the analyses reveal t…
Marriage and parenthood preferences among college students in China
Using data from a recent survey of Chinese college students, this study examines the contextual factors associated with young adults’ preferences for marriage and parenthood. The analyses demonstrate that females and males prefer a later age at marriage, less than two children, and a relatively short timing between marriage and first birth. Pro-natalist attitudes and religiosity are shown to significantly influence childbearing preferences, while…
Psychology (31 works) · Sociology (23 works) · Developmental psychology (17 works) · Social Psychology (16 works) · Demography (13 works) · Family Dynamics and Relationships (12 works) · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (12 works) · Political science (11 works) · Geography (10 works) · Social Psychology (10 works)