Single Mothers raising Sons w/out Father in Home

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Thank you for participating in this survey. Your experiences as a single mother raising a son (or sons) without the father in the household are valuable and can help shed light on the unique challenges and strengths of your journey. This survey is anonymous, and your responses will remain confidential. It should take about 5-10 minutes to complete. If you have multiple sons, please answer with your overall experience in mind or specify where relevant.

What is your Age range? *

15-20

21-30

31-40

41-50+

How old is/are your son(s)? (Select all that apply) *

0–5 years

6–12 years

13–17 years

18 years or older

Required

What is your employment status? *

Full-time employed

Part-time employed

Self-employed

Unemployed

Other:

What is your approximate annual household income? (Optional)

Less than $25,000

$25,000–$50,000

$50,001–$75,000

$75,001–$100,000

Over $100,000

Prefer not to answer

Clear selection

Is the father of your son(s) involved in their lives in any way?

Not at all

Occasionally (e.g., visits, calls, financial support)

Regularly but not living in the household

Other (please specify): ________

What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of raising your son(s) as a single mother? (Select up to three) *

Financial strain

Time management

Providing emotional support

Addressing male-specific needs (e.g., puberty, role models)

Dealing with societal judgment or stigma

Managing behavioral issues

Lack of support from family/friends

Co-parenting or communication with the father

Other:

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How challenging do you find it to provide a positive male role model for your son(s)?

Not challenging

Somewhat challenging

Moderately challenging

Very challenging

Extremely challenging

How often do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of single parenting?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

What specific challenges, if any, have you faced in addressing your son’s emotional or behavioral needs without a father in the household? (Open-ended)

What types of support do you currently rely on? (Select all that apply) *

Family members

Friends

Community or religious organizations

School or educational programs

Counseling or therapy

Government assistance (e.g., financial aid, childcare subsidies)

Online communities or support groups

I don’t have a support system

Other:

Required

How satisfied are you with the support available to you as a single mother?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

What kind of support would be most helpful to you that you currently don’t have? (Open-ended)

How would you describe your relationship with your son(s)?

Very strong

Somewhat strong

Neutral

Somewhat strained

Very strained

Other:

How often does your son(s) ask about or express feelings about their father’s absence?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

What strategies have you found effective in helping your son(s) navigate the absence of their father? (Open-ended)

How often do you have time for self-care or personal interests?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

How would you rate your overall mental health as a single mother?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Very poor

What is one thing you wish fathers understood about your experience as a single mother raising a son without the father present? (Open-ended)

Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience as a single mother raising your son(s)? (Open-ended)

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your responses will help us better understand the challenges and strengths of single mothers raising sons. If you’d like to be contacted about resources or follow-up opportunities, please provide your email address below (optional). Your contact information will not be linked to your survey responses.
Email (optional): ________

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