The results of comparative analysis of Living in complete and incomplete fa
milies 5-7-years-olds' pictures are presented. There were differences betwe
en two samples. The pictures of children from incomplete families show redu
ced levels of emotional vigor, connections with the others, I image. The mo
st meaningful differences heve been found in boys. The data demonstrate tha
t the boys Living with lone mothers suffer more emotional discomfort than t
he girls.