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Topics of Conflict Across Family Subsystems Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Noah B. Larsen, Allen W. Barton
The present study investigated topics of conflict across multiple family subsystems (i.e., the romantic couple, parent–adolescent, and parent–younger child) in present-day American families. Research questions were addressed from a nationwide sample of 593 adults parenting at least one child. Findings highlight the heightened severity of conflict in the couple relationship relative to equivalent topics
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What Happens When Family is Forced Together: Conflict, Intimacy, and Distance in Queer and Trans Youth’s Family Relations During the Pandemic Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Amy L. Stone, Allison Powell, Chiara Pride, Guadalupe Rivera, Pekam Njowo
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth lived with family members in forced togetherness. Using the Texas Queer Youth COVID Study, a longitudinal qualitative study of 26 LGBTQ youth in Texas, we argue that the social conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted relationships between LGBTQ youth and their family in dynamic ways, including cultivating
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Racial Disparities in Socioeconomic Status Among Adoptive Parents Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Ashley Larsen Gibby, Kevin J. A. Thomas, Maihcen Ware Metcalf
Parents of color are underrepresented in adoption research and as adoptive parents. Consequently, there is limited understanding of racial disparities in socioeconomic status (SES) among adoptive parents. We test two hypotheses: (1) racial disparities in the United States will be reflected in the adoption community (social stratification) and (2) adoptive parents of color may need to overcome additional
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Experiences With Deportation and Mexican-Origin Fathers’ Parenting Practices and Stress Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Henry Gonzalez
For many Mexican-origin families in the U.S., a deportation can be a familiar sighting. Threats of deportation can infringe on parent-child bonds and the activities parents are able to participate in with their children. Using data from a community sample of 85 Mexican-origin fathers, this study utilized a culturally adapted family stress model to examine the role of fathers’ experiences with deportation
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Diverse Early-Life Family Trajectories and Young Children’s Mental Health in the UK Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Michaela Šťastná, Júlia Mikolai, Nissa Finney, Katherine Lisa Keenan
Past research suggests that children from two-parent married families fare better than children from other families on many outcomes. Only fragmented evidence on diverse family trajectories in association with child mental health is available. Using multi-channel sequence analysis and data from the UK Household Longitudinal Study, we jointly capture maternal partnership trajectories and type of father
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Coparenting Quality During COVID-19: Exploring Gender Differences Using a Mixed Methods Approach Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Sabrina Douglas, Katherine Morrison, Alison Miller, Jess Haines
The aim of this study was to examine potential differences in coparenting quality during the COVID-19 pandemic among mothers and fathers using an embedded mixed methods approach. The objectives were to compare mothers’ and fathers’ scores on the Coparenting Relationship Scale among 150 mother–father dyads, and to examine mothers’ and fathers’ perceptions of how COVID-19 influenced their coparenting
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Cultural Orientation, Racial-Ethnic Socialization, and Youth Adjustment Outcomes: Test of a Path Model With Asian American Parents Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Sei Eun Kim, Annie Fanta, William Tsai, Cindy Y. Huang
This study investigated how Asian American parents’ cultural orientation related to domains of racial-ethnic socialization (RES) and child internalizing and externalizing problems. The sample included 159 Asian American parents (Mage= 40.97 years; range = 25-33 years). Findings revealed that parent acculturation and enculturation levels were significantly associated with the child’s internalizing and
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Abdication of Responsibility for Father–Child Contact in a Group of Black South African Non-resident Father Families: A Systems Perspective Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Erika Nell, Elmien Lesch
Much of what is known about non-resident fathers is based on studies conducted in North America and Europe, and on the accounts of only one family member. This article draws from a study which utilised a family systems perspective and obtained the views of four members of ten Black South African non-resident father families ( N = 40) with infrequent father–child contact. The aim was to investigate
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Norwegian Biological Parents and Stepparents’ Attitudes Towards Family Obligations in Middle and Old Age Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Julia Sauter
This study investigated the associations between the current family structure and the agreement with family obligations in middle and old age. It also tested whether gender differences exist in these associations. Based on research that has observed steprelationships tend to be less close than biological relationships are, it is argued that older individuals who are stepparents have lower agreement
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Family Relationships and Young Italian Adults’ Well-Being: The Mediation Role of Mattering Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Immacolata Di Napoli, Barbara Agueli, Caterina Arcidiacono, Sara Alfieri, Ciro Esposito
The perception of mattering, worthiness, and being meaningful for others is a fundamental condition for the human being. During young adulthood, mattering is particularly significant for the identity consolidation and well-being. This study aims to investigate the effect of relationships with parents on multidimensional well-being of young adults, mediated by mattering. A total of 1249 young Italian
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‘It’s a Man’s Job’: Doing Gender and Male Gatekeeping in the Division of Household Labor Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Emily Christopher
Changes to domestic divisions of labor have been widely documented, but some tasks seem particularly resistant to change. Using the lens of ‘doing gender’, this article draws on interviews with 25 heterosexual working parent British couples who produced a ‘household portrait’ of their division of labor. It examines how they explain men’s continuing responsibility for ‘man-typed’ domestic tasks and
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Ready for Parenthood? On Intensive Parenting Ideals and Fertility Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Kerstin Ruckdeschel
The present study asks for the consequences of intensive parenthood demands on fertility decisions for a first, second or third birth in Germany. The prevalence of intensive parenting norms was analysed using data from the representative panel ‘Concepts of Family in Germany’. The results show that intensive parenting norms are widely accepted in Germany, especially the need for expert guidance and
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“I Would Like to, But My World Wouldn’t End If I Didn’t”: Marital Aspirations Among Sexual Minority Young Adults Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Aaron Hoy
Despite the legalization of same-sex marriage across the US, research on young adults’ marital aspirations has tended to overlook sexual identity altogether or focus exclusively on those who are heterosexual. To address this, in this article, I draw upon quantitative and qualitative data from an online survey to describe the marital aspirations and motivations of a convenience sample of sexual minority
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Longitudinal Association Between the Quality of the Separated Parents’ Relationship and the Frequency of Father–Child Contact: The Mothers’ Perspective Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Sylvie Drapeau, Karl Larouche, Hans Ivers, Sarah Dussault, Amandine Baude
This longitudinal study is based on family systems theory and aims to explore the association between the quality of the separated parents’ relationship and the frequency of father–child contact up to five years after parental separation. Using data collected from 408 families from the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development (QLSCD), multilevel analyses and latent growth curve model were carried
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COVID-19 and the Housework Gender Division: Traditional or New Gender Patterns? Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Beatriz Larraz, Rosa Roig, Cristina Aybar, Jose M. Pavía
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gender dimension of its more visible socio-economic impacts has been the topic of study by several researchers. The current paper takes this further...
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Doing Housework in Context: Dyadic Analyses of the Division of Domestic Labor in Contemporary Couples Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Natascha Nisic, Miriam Trübner
The persisting gendered division of domestic labor in Western societies remains puzzling. Beyond standard economic and normative explanations, more recent approaches emphasize affective, cognitive,...
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Young Black Fathers’ Perceptions of Fatherhood: A Family Systems Account Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-04-28 Zimbini Ncayiyane, Lindi Nel
Within the historical context of South Africa, fathers are largely considered the breadwinner, an ideology linked to financial affordability. The breadwinner title may be a masculine boost for some...
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Are You Satisfied? Examining Positive Interaction and Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Taylor S. Vasquez, Chelsea Moss, Victor Harris, Brian Visconti
Relationship satisfaction has consistently been associated with numerous important intrapersonal, interpersonal, and familial outcomes. In accordance with affection exchange theory, positive intera...
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Financial Stress, Family, Marital, and Life Satisfaction of Turkish Families During Covid-19: What Did We Learn? Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Selda Coşkuner Aktaş, Birgül Çiçek
It is well known that the Covid-19 that hit the world caused a global economic crisis. This present study aimed at examining the economic impact of this crisis with respect to families with both qu...
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Marital Beliefs and Concerns of Spanish Emerging Adults Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Cecilia Serrano, Javier García-Manglano
Young adults’ beliefs about life-long commitment such as marriage are decisive when making decisions and setting life priorities. Using a representative sample of Spanish emerging adults (ages 18–2...
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Parents’ Access to Flexible Work Arrangements and Time in Active Caregiving Activities Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Jennifer March Augustine, Jaeseung Kim, Mina Lee
Greater access to flexible work arrangements is considered a solution to many working parents’ challenges balancing the demands of work and family, yet it remains unclear whether such arrangements ...
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“Sometimes, During Deployment, It Seems Like We Won’t Make It”: U.S. Military Deployment Transition Issues as a Precursor to Couples’ Reintegration Issues Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-29 Julia K. Weiss, Christine K. Anzur
The bulk of the literature on the Relational Turbulence Model relating to U.S. military couples clusters around examining relational turbulence and communication issues when a service member return...
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Attitudes and Feelings Among Married Mothers and Single Mothers by Choice During the Covid-19 Crisis Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Michal Shamir, Orit Shamir Balderman
The current study examined how state anxiety is related to social support (formal and informal), work–family conflict, and level of happiness among married mothers and single mothers by choice (SMB...
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Intergenerational Transmission of Values: From Parent–Child Value Similarity to Parent–Child Value Continuity Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Daniela Barni, Ioana Zagrean, Claudia Russo, Francesca Danioni
The process of value transmission between parents and children is unanimously considered the hallmark of successful socialization. The outcomes of value transmission have been often solely measured...
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Don’t Forget the Parents: Caregiver Coping Strategies for Daughter’s Juvenile Legal System Involvement Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Rebecca L. Fix, Tamar Mendelson
Caregivers of adolescent daughters with juvenile legal system involvement face unique stressors that have been largely overlooked in research and practice. The current study recruited 183 Black and...
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Parents’ Family Coping Strategies during the Pandemic: Effects on Parent and Child Well-Being Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Lindsey R. Gedaly, Joseph A. Cifelli, Mark E. Feinberg, Michelle L. Hostetler
This study aimed to understand the strategies families used to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, and their effects on family, parent, child, and couple functioning and well-being. In April and May 2...
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Stigma, Outsider Status and Mothers in Prison Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-12 Julia Morgan, Caroline Leeson
Drawing on Elias’s work on established-outsider figurations, stigmatisation and the civilising process, this study explores the narratives of women, who are mothers of children under the age of 18 ...
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Exploring Linkages Between Mother–Child and Sibling Relationship Quality and Prosocial Behavior Between School-Aged and Adolescent Siblings Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Caroline C. Piotrowski
The present study investigated the degree to which the quality of sibling relationships interacted with the quality of mother–child relationships to concurrently predict prosocial behavior between ...
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Contemporary Marriage in Cambodia Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-10 Patrick Heuveline, Michelle Kao Nakphong
Previous work has suggested that the drastic Khmer-Rouge-era changes to the family institution have not endured. Potentially more influential in the long term were the rapid socio-economic changes ...
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Self-Reported Reasons for Divorce, Social Support, and Depression: An Exploratory Study With Hmong Women Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Malina Her, Zha Blong Xiong
Contrary to other Asian Americans, Hmong, a subgroup of Southeast Asians, have seen a steady increase of divorce rates in prior decades. Due to their clan-based patrilineal system and collectivisti...
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Transmission of and Views About Family Values in an Australian Convenience Sample: A Mixed Methods Study Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-21 Damien W. Riggs, Clemence Due
Family values operate in both immediate (i.e., familial) and broader social contexts. This study used a mixed methods approach to examine both forms of family values in the Australian context. A co...
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Macro-Level Correlates of Early Marriage in Asia Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-17 Fatemeh Torabi
Although the practice of child or early marriage—defined as marriage by age 18—has been declining around the world, one in every five young women still marry as children. The majority of child brid...
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Immigration and Intergenerational Co-Residency Among Working-Aged Adults in the United Kingdom Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Zohra Ansari-Thomas
Studies in the United Kingdom have shown distinctions in intergenerational co-residency between UK-born and foreign-born individuals, however, little research has examined how factors such as immig...
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Emerging Dimensions of Marriage in Asia Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Wei-Jun Jean Yeung, Gavin W. Jones
This article contextualizes and highlights findings from the 14 articles included in this special issue that aims to examine emerging dimensions in Asia. The articles cover a wide range of topics a...
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Modern Marriage in a Traditional Society: The Influence of College Education on Marriage in India Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-12 Kriti Vikram
India has witnessed a dramatic expansion of higher education, and women have emerged as noteworthy winners in the process. This paper focuses on the role of female college education on four dimensi...
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Family Dynamics in Cross-National Families With Young Children in Singapore Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-10 Wei-Jun Jean Yeung, Shuya Lu
Transnational marriages between Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans have increased significantly in the 21st century, peaking at 41% among citizen marriages in 2009. About three-quarters of these cou...
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Re-Examining the Link Between Premarital Sex and Divorce Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-12 Jesse Smith, Nicholas H. Wolfinger
Premarital sex predicts divorce, but we do not know why. Scholars have attributed the relationship to factors such as differences in beliefs and values, but these explanations have not been tested....
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Educational Attainment, First Employment, and First Marriage in Japan Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-09 Noriko O. Tsuya
This study examines the patterns of educational attainment and first employment among young Japanese, and their effects on the likelihood of first marriage, using micro-level data drawn from a nati...
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“Going-With-The-Flow” or “Getting-Things-Done”: A Folk Model of Intensive Parenting Among Middle-Class Parents Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-09 Shira Klimor Maman, Danny Kaplan, Shira Offer
Research on intensive parenting norms still lacks a systematic framework to account for the ways these translate into everyday childcare practices and underlying logics and ideals. Based on in-dept...
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Working Hours and Fertility: The Impact of Nonstandard Work Schedules on Childbearing in France Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-08 Anne Lambert, Mariona Segú, Chhavi Tiwari
The relationship between nonstandard work schedules (NSWS) and fertility assumes prominence in developed countries that have witnessed a concerning decline in fertility and an increase in NSWS. Our...
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How to Find Mr/Miss Right? The Mechanism of Search Among Online Daters in Shanghai Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Yang Shen, Yue Qian
Although online dating tools have become increasingly diverse over the decades, little is known about the search strategies of individuals or their choices of using certain dating platforms. Based ...
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Family Life During and Beyond COVID-19: The Impact of Relationship Quality on Caregivers’ Management of Paid Work, Caregiving, and Self-Care Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Sarah C. Hunter, Chelsea E. Mauch, Kate Ridley, Jessica Shipman, Damien W. Riggs, John Coveney, Rebecca Feo, Rebecca K. Golley
This multi-method project examined how Australian caregivers navigated family life during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and subsequent impact on family health behaviours. Participants were invited ...
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Siblinghood Amongst Older Adults: What Being a Sibling or Having Siblings Means Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Dana Sýkorová
The aim of this study is to understand siblinghood in old age through the perspective of Czech older adults. Forty-one in-depth interviews were analyzed, and four themes characterizing siblinghood ...
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Becoming Independent and Responsible Adults: Does Parental Financial Help Interfere? Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Monica Kirkpatrick Johnson, Sadie Ridgeway
The extension of parental financial support into young adulthood has fueled concerns in the U.S. about young people’s development of independence and responsibility—financial and otherwise. This st...
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Teaching Wife’s Language to the Children of International Marriage Couples in South Korea Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Soomin Kim, Doo-Sub Kim
This study examines the social factors and bilingual education for the children of international couples in South Korea. Previous studies identified two negative factors for bilingual education bas...
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Division of Housework and Women’s Fertility Willingness Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Cheng Zhang, Yanan Liang, Xiaoyu Qi
Low fertility willingness has become a major practical reality in China. From the perspective of family gender equality, this paper analyzes the impact of division of housework on women’s fertility...
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Men’s Marriage Trends in Asia: Changes and Continuities Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Gavin Jones, Xiaorong Gu
Focusing on men’s negotiation of traditional norms and new gender dynamics amidst rapid social changes, the current study reveals nuanced trends and inter-regional heterogeneity in marriage behavio...
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Parents’ Wisdom and Adolescents’ Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Developmental Qualities Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-05 Motahareh Zare Mazloom, Monika Ardelt, Samaneh Asadi, Fahimeh Dehghani
This study investigated relations of parental three-dimensional wisdom on 15–17-year-old adolescents’ cognitive, social, and emotional developmental qualities. Families were recruited in 10th and 1...
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Remarriage in Thailand: A Study of Emerging Trends, Correlates, and Implications for Women's Well-Being Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-02 Wiraporn Pothisiri, Bussarawan Teerawichitchainan, Nitchakarn Kaewbuadee
Thailand’s marriage system has been undergoing a significant transformation. Past research has often focused on the declining marriage rates, delays in marital timing, and the rise in marital disso...
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Divorce Narratives and Class Inequalities in Indonesia Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-02 Rachel Rinaldo, Eva F. Nisa, Nina Nurmila
In the past 20 years, divorce has increased in Indonesia. Indonesian statistics show that divorces initiated by women exceed those by men. One issue that is often neglected is how socioeconomic dif...
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Age Gap Between Spouses in South and Southeast Asia Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Premchand Dommaraju
Age gap between spouses has important implications for a range of outcomes—from fertility and longevity, to gender relationships, marital quality, and stability. This paper examines the age gap bet...
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A Typology of Marital Quality among Javanese People Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Siti Rohmah Nurhayati, Farida Agus Setiawati, Nesya Adira
Marital quality typologies have been the subject of many studies in Western psychology, and dimensions of marital quality have been associated with various positive life outcomes. However, marital ...
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The Role of Communication in the Quality of Relationships for Biological Children in Adoptive Families Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Jana L. Hunsley, Rachel D. Crawley, Stephanie Villaire
Recent literature reveals the multifaceted experiences of the biologically related children of parents in adoptive families, or adoptive siblings. Adoptive siblings report a range of positive and n...
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Factors Influencing Employment Decisions Among Immigrants Caring for a Child With Special Health Care Needs Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-01-28 Lisa M. Stewart, Claudia Sellmaier, Lisha Shrestha, Eileen M. Brennan
Immigrant parents may struggle to secure and maintain employment if they raise children with disabilities. The current study examines data from immigrant parents responding to the 2018 National Sur...
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White Parents’ Racial Socialization: Questionnaire Validation and Associations with Children’s Friendships Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Courtney Hagan, Amy Halberstadt, Alison Cooke, Pamela Garner
White parents’ approaches to racial socialization can have significant consequences for children’s understanding of race, racial bias, and racial justice. Across three studies, we attempted to iden...
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Attitudes Toward Heterosexual and Lesbian Stepmothers: An Experimental Test in the Italian Context Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-01-16 Silvia Di Battista, Monica Pivetti, Marco Salvati
This experimental study examines attitudes toward stepmothers in the Italian context and predicts that negative attitudes towards heterosexual and lesbian stepmothers – compared to heterosexual bio...
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Interracial Couples at Risk: Discrimination, Well-Being, and Health Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Patricia S. Pittman, Claire Kamp Dush, Keeley J. Pratt, Jen D. Wong
As the number of interracial couples in the U.S. continues to grow, it is important to examine stressors that may lead to decreased well-being and self-rated health due to stigma. Using AddHealth, ...
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Interpersonal Discrimination and Relationship Quality among Married Mid-Life and Older Black Adults Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Andrea K. Henderson, Jaclyn S. Wong, Adrianne Dues, Katrina M. Walsemann
Theories of minority stress contagion suggest that the consequences of racial discrimination may extend beyond the individual to impact close others. We empirically test direct and spillover associ...
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“Mature Enough to Handle it?”: Gendered Parental Interventions in and Adolescents’ Reactions to Technology Use During the Pandemic Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Hillary Steinberg, Stefanie Mollborn, Jennifer Pace
This study investigated how teenagers reacted to parental regulation of technology. Using longitudinal dyadic interviews with 24 teenagers and their 21 parents in two predominantly white middle-cla...
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Coparenting, Couple Conflict, Social Support, and Relationship Quality: A Dyadic Exploration of Couples From LIEM Backgrounds Journal of Family Issues (IF 1.831) Pub Date : 2023-01-11 Siera J. Reimnitz, Heidi Stolz, Rebecca G. Renegar, Jessica L McCaig, Megan Baumgardner
Economically marginalized families may face enduring vulnerabilities that make adaptive relational processes leading to healthy, long-term relationships more difficult. Informed by the vulnerabilit...