Possible sociological factors involved would be that statistically women have a lower paying job which is not enough to cover for her family. “Single mothers attempt to fulfill two roles, that of the nurturer and that of the provider” (Gucciardi).
Moreover, as for the psychological effects, single mothers are not connected to their children as much as married women.
“Statistics Canada found that working lone mothers have the highest levels of time-stress
compared to all other demographic groups” (Lone Parent)