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We describe how a life course perspective can be used to examine the intersection of various patterns of stability or change in family structure over the life course with women's trajectories of psychological distress. Our approach in this chapter addresses both conceptual issues and methodological developments that we believe can advance our understanding of the intricate interplay between social...