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Leisure time and parenting in Europe: a more difficult equation for mothers? Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Anna Martinez Mendiola, Clara Cortina
ObjectiveThis paper analyzes gender inequalities in leisure time within coresident opposite‐sex couples with and without children at home in five European countries to evaluate the gendered parental impact in leisure time.BackgroundIn European societies, women continue to bear much of the physical and mental burden involved in running a household and managing family life resulting in greater levels
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“We should be treated like we are somebody”: Building supportive relationships with LGBTQ foster youth Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 June C. Paul, Caro Cruys
ObjectiveThis study uses in‐depth interviews and ecomapping techniques to explore LGBTQ youths' relationships with child welfare professionals and other affiliated, nonparental adults (CWP/ANPAs) who play a primary role in providing them with care and services.BackgroundSupportive relationships with caring adults are essential in reducing minority stress impacts and improving outcomes for LGBTQ foster
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Mothering in liminality: Toward a definition of third culture parenting Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Claire D'Attoma, Jennie Germann Molz
ObjectiveThis study proposes a preliminary definition of third culture parenting drawn from the experiences of relatively privileged expat mothers who raise their children outside of their passport country.BackgroundA vast literature examining third culture kids (TCKs) in the context of expatriate postings exists, as does research on parenting styles among middle‐class, U.S. families; however, there
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Playtime and bedtime relate to cortisol levels for children facing economic hardship Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Eleanor D. Brown, Fola X. Shokunbi, Mallory L. Garnett
ObjectiveThis study elucidates relations among playtime, bedtime, and cortisol levels for children facing economic hardship.BackgroundPoverty‐related stressors overburden physiological systems that respond to stress, with implications for child health and development. The family microsystem can offer protection, yet no prior published studies have explored whether time allocated to various home activities
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Experiences of post‐divorce parentification and parental affection: Implications for emerging adults' well‐being Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Renée E. Wilkins‐Clark, Zijun Wu, Melinda Stafford Markham
ObjectiveThe present study examined how emerging adults' perceived parentification and parental affection toward themselves and their sibling after parental divorce are associated with mental health so that researchers and practitioners can better understand the influence of sibling dynamics in this process.BackgroundAlthough parentification may be prevalent within the context of parental divorce,
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Partner and social support in childbearing and rearing in a Gulf Coast Native American community Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Jessica L. Liddell, Emily C. Hicks
ObjectiveThis study sought to understand the roles of partners in pregnancy, childbirth, and childrearing in Indigenous communities. It explores supportive and unsupportive attitudes in the relationships mothers experienced, and how these relationships affected their lives.BackgroundSettler colonialism has negatively impacted Indigenous communities. However, little research has explored how it has
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Many distressed couples seek community‐based relationship education but don't benefit from it Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Betul Urganci, Po‐Heng Chen, Hannah C. Williamson
ObjectiveThe objective of this research was to characterize pretreatment relationship functioning among low‐income couples seeking community‐based relationship education (RE) and determine whether treatment outcomes differ based on this dimension.BackgroundRE programs were developed with the goal of preventing future deterioration among currently satisfied couples, but there is evidence to suggest
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Development and validation of the Assessment Inventory on relationship Risks and Resources (AIRR) Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Astrid B. Leth‐Nissen, Hanne N. Fentz, Kaare B. Wellnitz, Tea L. Trillingsgaard
ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate the psychometric structure of the Assessment Inventory on relationship Risks and Resources (AIRR), a multidimensional, yet brief, package of existing single‐domain measures (relationship satisfaction, intimacy, trust, commitment, conflict strategies, reconciliation, coparenting, sexual satisfaction, and responsive attention).BackgroundIn evidence‐based
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Relationship intimacy in older couples when one partner has mild cognitive impairment: A qualitative study Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Tal Barak, Inbar Levkovich, Liat Ayalon
ObjectiveIn this research, we examine perceptions of couple relationships and intimacy among older couples when one partner is diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), based on ambiguous loss theory.BackgroundMany studies have examined couples with one partner affected by dementia, yet few have explored intimacy when the affected partner is diagnosed with MCI.MethodA qualitative‐phenomenological
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“The spirit of a fighter”: Mixed-status Latine immigrant families' experiences during COVID Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Colleen K. Vesely, Bethany Letiecq, Elizabeth Davis, Rachael Goodman, Elizabeth DeMulder, Marlene Marquez
Using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, this study documents Latine immigrant families' work, childcare, and education experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform policy and practice to support Latine families.
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Mother–child similarity during observed interactions: Links with mother and child effortful control Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Yelim Hong, Martha Ann Bell, Kirby Deater‐Deckard
ObjectiveWe examined whether mothers' and child's regulatory capacity, measured by effortful control (EC) and its facets, is associated with variance in mother–child within‐dyad similarity in multiple aspects of positive emotions and behaviors during their interaction.BackgroundBoth parents' and children's self‐regulation capacities may help them to modulate their behaviors and emotions to be mutually
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Children's socioemotional skills and fathers' work satisfaction: Mediation of fathers' parenting Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Qiujie Gong, Sehyun Ju, Karen Z. Kramer
ObjectiveIn this study, we examined the bidirectional association between fathers' work satisfaction and children's socioemotional skills from T1 (age 2) to T2 (age 4–5) and the mediating role of fathers' parenting.BackgroundFor many parents, balancing family and work roles can be challenging, particularly for fathers who are now expected to be both “ideal workers” and “involved fathers.” With multiple
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Intergenerational transmission of moral decision-making inclinations Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Daili Chen, Chuanjun Liu, Edgar Emmanuel Nolasco
This study investigated the intergenerational transmission of utilitarian and deontological inclinations, examining whether these pass from parents to adult children and exploring the potential moderating effects of parenting style and intergenerational involvement in this process.
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Black adolescents' disclosure and advice-seeking: Making choices between parents and adult relatives Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Janelle T. Billingsley, Ariana J. Rivens, Noelle M. Hurd
This study examined Black adolescents' decision-making processes around disclosure and advice-seeking with their primary caregivers and nonparental adult relatives.
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Dyadic relationship of adult attachment patterns and interpersonal schemas in marital adjustment: Actor–partner effect model Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Fatma Mahperi Uluyol, Ayça Özen-Çıplak
This study examined the associations between romantic attachment and relationship satisfaction as mediated by interp ersonal schemas (friendly × hostile) with Turkish couples.
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Intensified parenthood: A qualitative study exploring parents' gendered positions in the care of child-onset diabetes Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Mie Madsen, Maria Athena Campbell, Dan Grabowski, Jesper Johannesen, Louise Norman Jespersen
This study explores how parents experience and manage the care and challenges in the period shortly after their child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, while placing an analytical focus on gendered dynamics between parents.
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Fathers' motivations and expectations from participating in early child care: A study in Ghanaian Municipality Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Kwame Adusei, Esmeranda Manful, Kwadwo Ofori-Dua, Eric Henry Yeboah
The purpose of this study is to contribute to knowledge on first-time fathers' motivations and expectations from participating in early child care in Ghana.
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COVID-19 stress, marital conflict, social capital, and parenting of preschoolers Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Woon Kyung Lee, Young Sun Joo
This study aimed to examine associations between mothers' COVID-19 stress, marital conflict, and parenting, focusing on mothers raising children ages 3–5. Specifically, we examined the potentially protective role of mothers' social capital for parenting behaviors.
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Grandparents' social capital hypothesis: Relationships with grandparents and young adults' trust through kinship support Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Jialing Ma
The current research investigated how relationships with grandparents were associated with young adults' trust levels.
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Being adult children of late-life divorced parents in Israel: A dyadic/familial perspective Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Yafit Cohen, Naor Demeter, Chaya Koren
In this study, the researchers examined adult children's experience during and after their parents' late-life divorce. The study applies a familial/dyadic perspective. Family systems theory is used heuristically.
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Do ties protect? Examining economic insecurity and mental health in mixed-status families among undocumented undergraduates Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Josefina Flores Morales, Laura Enriquez, Cecilia Ayón
This research investigated whether economic insecurity is associated with undocumented undergraduate students' mental health and if having lawfully present family members mitigates the relationship between economic insecurity and mental health.
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Staying connected after divorce: Adolescent child and nonresidential parent perspectives Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Melinda Stafford Markham, Becky DeGreeff, Erin Guyette
The purpose of this study was to investigate how nonresidential parents and adolescent children maintained their relationships and communicated with one another following parental divorce.
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Not all child-to-parent violence is the same: A person-based analysis using the function of aggression Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Travis Harries, Ashlee Curtis, David Skvarc, Michelle Benstead, Arlene Walker, Richelle Mayshak
To explore a typology of dyads experiencing child-to-parent violence (CPV) using the function of CPV (i.e., its motivation).
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Pennies and power: finances, relational power, and marital outcomes Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Ashley B. LeBaron-Black, Jeffrey P. Dew, Melissa J. Wilmarth, Erin K. Holmes, Joyce Serido, Jeremy B. Yorgason, Spencer James
Using feminist theory as a lens, we tested whether couple finance behaviors are associated with marital outcomes and whether shared relational power mediates these associations.
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Lessons from the field. Toward evidence-based parenting support to promote positive parenting in children's sport Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Matthew R. Sanders, Cassandra K. Dittman, Clifford J. Mallett, Steven Rynne
The development of a brief online program to improve prosocial parent behavior at children's sporting events is described. We provide an overview of the collaborative research and development process, the theoretical basis for program content, design features, and evaluation approach used to establish the feasibility of Play Well Triple P in Junior Rugby League.
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Mothers' recollections of parenting by their own mothers and fathers and maternal and infant outcomes Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Lindsay Huffhines, Lauren G. Bailes, Jesse L. Coe, Esther M. Leerkes, Stephanie H. Parade
Using a family network approach, we examined patterns of remembered parental rearing by both parents and associations with maternal and infant outcomes.
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The science of families: Nurturing hope, happiness, and health Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Tammy L. Henderson, Patricia Matthews-Juarez, Sharon N. Obasi
Authors explored ways to understand how families and communities remain hopeful, happy, and healthy.
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Exploring the associations between being single, romantic importance, and positive well-being in young adulthood Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Nicole K. Watkins, Jonathon J. Beckmeyer, Tyler B. Jamison
The goal was to explore if perceived romantic relationship importance moderated associations between single status and young adults' positive well-being.
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Conceptual review of symbolic cultural practices in children's racial/ethnic identity: Making room for mixed methods inquiry Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Amber B. Sansbury, Megan G. Stutesman, Divya Varier
Children are shaped by familial, cultural, societal, and environmental factors that impact development across multiple domains, contexts, and ecological systems. This conceptual review examines studies that address how symbolic cultural practices shape racial/ethnic identity development in early childhood (ages 3–6).
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Integrity and fidelity in highly religious marriages Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Chelom E. Leavitt, Justin J. Hendricks, Rebecca W. Clarke, Loren D. Marks, David C. Dollahite, Andrew H. Rose
We used qualitative data to evaluate how religious and interfaith couples may view the influences of fidelity and/or loyalty on their marriage.
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Sign here: Coresidence contracts for parents and young adults who live together Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Jordan Wellsch, Jan Gelech, Kathrina Mazurik
To describe the content of parent and young adult coresidence contracts, attending to understandings of development and adulthood, processes of socialization, and conflict prevention and resolution.
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Acceptability and feasibility of an intervention for Alaska Native and American Indian couples Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Jaedon P. Avey, Kyle Wark, Polly Andrews, James Donadio, Thomas Bradbury, Bobbi Outten
This acceptability and feasibility study assessed a previously tested movie discussion intervention culturally adapted for a tribal health setting.
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Role of pandemic-related experiences and maternal psychological distress in maternal rejection Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Ayşe Büşra İplikçi, Yağmur İlgün, Aybegüm Memisoglu-Sanli, Ezgi Aydoğdu Sözen, Basak Sahin-Acar, Aysun Doğan, Deniz Tahiroglu, Sibel Kazak Berument
The current study focuses on the indirect link between mothers' COVID-19 pandemic-related experiences of home chaos, pandemic-related anxiety, social support, and perceived maternal rejection through maternal psychological distress (MPD).
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Stressor pileup, family and couple relational well-being, and parent stress during the COVID-19 pandemic Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Anis Ben Brik, Natalie A. Williams, Sarah Barker Ladd
The goal was to explore mechanisms linking cumulative stressors with parent stress during COVID-19.
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Lessons From the Field. Chronic disease: Action for post-pandemic wellness and health Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Dawn A. Contreras, Danielle Dalimonte-Merckling, Christi R. Demitz, Laura Anderson, Anita Carter, Abigail Cudney, Tanner Derror, Zelda Felix-Mottley, Kai N. Gritter, Sheilah Hebert, Nicole Persing-Wethington, Holly B. Tiret, Elizabeth Williams
We aim to share practical insight acquired while implementing the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), offering strategies to reach and support diverse individuals with chronic diseases.
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Parental microprotections: Testing measurement equivalence in Black, Latinx, and White families Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Aryn M. Dotterer, Melissa Ferguson, Sarah Schwartz, Anthony G. James
This study examined measurement equivalence of parental microprotections in Black, Latinx, and White families.
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Contextualizing singlehood among young adults: Exploring the meanings and perceived reasons for being single Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Jonathon J. Beckmeyer, Tyler B. Jamison
We explored how young adults discussed their experiences with singlehood and their reasons for being single.
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Ways parental health and stress shape the parenting of preteens in the rural Ozark Mountains Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Sarah Oerther, Michelle M. Papachrisanthou
We explore how parental health and stress shape the rearing of preteen children in the rural Ozark Mountains.
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Juvenile probation staff perceptions of engaging families in substance use services Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Kaitlin N. Piper, Jennifer Pankow, Jennifer D. Wood
Study objectives were to (a) understand juvenile justice staff members' experiences with engaging families in youth substance use services and (b) identify staff-perceived barriers to family engagement across steps of substance use service provision.
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Foster parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative analysis. Case of Poland Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Marta Danecka, Józefa Matejek, Joanna Mirosław
This article aims to identify new risks for foster families and their institutional environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why am I always lonely? The lasting impact of childhood harsh parental discipline on adolescents' loneliness Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Zhaoxing Sun, Wan Ding, Jiayi Li, Min Jiang, Weijian Li, Ruibo Xie
This study examined the mechanism of the effect of childhood harsh parental discipline on the developmental trajectory of loneliness among adolescents.
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Being a parent, but not: A grounded theory of home-based care Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Kimberlea Cooper, Christina Sadowski, Rob Townsend
This constructivist-grounded-theory study explored how foster and kinship carers conceptualize and experience their role.
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Translating discovery science: Delivering online, asynchronous financial education to service members at career and personal life transitions Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Catherine Walker O'Neal, Mallory Lucier-Greer, Clairee Peterson, Brian McKay
Grounded in the Kirkpatrick and Kirkpatrick model of evaluation, we examine multiple dimensions of military service members' reactions to six online, asynchronous financial family life education efforts.
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Addressing caregiver needs of brain injury survivors through telehealth: A pilot qualitative study Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 C. Jean Roberson, Rachel Hagues, Bethany White, David Robbins
This study sought to identify effective means for delivering services to address the unique needs of caregivers for traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors.
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Gender inclusion and family science: Perspectives of undergraduate males on family science Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Michael R. Langlais, Ariana Looz, J. Mitchell Vaterlaus, Anthony Walker
The current study extends research on the lack of male enrollment in undergraduate family science courses by examining the perspectives of male students who have never enrolled in these courses.
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“Listen to me!” The role of family supervision and parental phubbing in youth cyberbullying Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Carmen Elboj-Saso, Tatiana Íñiguez-Berrozpe, Ana Cebollero Salinas, Pablo Bautista Alcaine
To mitigate or prevent the effects of cyberbullying, adolescents are primarily influenced by how they have been educated and supervised at home in the use of technology.
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Lessons from the field: Isn't it just common sense? Naïve realism as a barrier to learning Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Kathleen D. Dyer
The goal was to determine whether or not there is an association between the belief that human development and family science (HDFS) is “just common sense” and academic performance in a rigorous research methods class in HDFS.
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Lessons From the Field Psychosocial consequences of the COVID-19 homestay for preschoolers and their parents Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Katie E. Cherry, Cynthia F. DiCarlo, Matthew L. Willis, Piper J. Bordes, Matthew R. Calamia, Loren D. Marks
The authors explored the psychosocial consequences of the COVID-19 homestay lockdown for preschool-age children and their parents using a mixed-method design.
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Asian American parenting in a racialized world: The role of ideological contexts and intergenerational gaps Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Yan Z. Wang, Helen He
To understand the challenges that have impeded Asian American parents' critical responses toward racism, we looked at interpretive contexts, as well as the recent immigration contexts and their impacts on intergenerational relationships.
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Parenting in the “extreme”: An exploration into the psychological well-being of long-term adoptive mothers Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Charmaine Kohn, Alison Pike, Richard O. de Visser
The objective of this study was to increase understanding of factors that influence adoptive mothers' psychological and emotional well-being. The aims were to compare mothers' self-reported emotional state 12 months after child placement to the time of the interview and to identify factors that challenge and support maternal mental health.
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Financial socialization and financial well-being in early adulthood: The mediating role of financial capability Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Tae-Young Pak, Lu Fan, Swarn Chatterjee
This study explores the relationship between financial socialization agents and financial well-being in early adulthood and the mediating role of financial capability.
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Did the COVID-19 pandemic make better parents? A qualitative exploration of parents' experiences during a historic period Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 He Xiao
To explore through the lens of the theoretical framework whether parents achieved any forms of improved parenting during the pandemic; in what way parents improved, if any; and what led to improved parenting.
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Strengthening and supporting parent–child relationships through digital technology: Benefits and challenges Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-22 Amy Johnson, Marg Rogers
This paper explores Australian military families' use of social media and digital communication to maintain and strengthen parent–child relationships during military deployments.
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Divide and conquer: Coparenting and parent involvement in families with young children Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-22 Sarah E. DeMartini, Nancy L. Hazen
Despite average-sized U.S. families having more than one child, coparenting in families with two children is understudied.
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Parent–child gender effect in the associations among problematic internet use, parent–adolescent conflict, and academic engagement Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Sihan Liu, Jiefeng Ying, Xinyi Wang, Jialin Shi, Xinchun Wu
In this study, we explored whether and how the indirect effects of father– and mother–adolescent conflict between PIU and academic engagement differ between female and male adolescents.
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Health benefits valuation in three-generation households—the role of reciprocity Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Anna Bartczak, Wiktor Budziński, Anna Nicińska, Natalia Starzykowska
This study investigates preferences for family resource allocation on health in three-generation families and examines whether reciprocity attitudes influence preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for reducing lifetime health risk.
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Love on campus: College students of color, racial identity, and interracial dating Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Rob Eschmann, Shantel Gabrieal Buggs, Ryan Gryder
This study explores the relationship between racial identity and interracial dating patterns.
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Exploring low-income, Black fathers' strengths and barriers to positive change using qualitative methods Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Katie N. Russell, Ashley Withrow, Laura Voith, Carmen Vernon, Hyunjune Lee, Sherise McKinney
The goal was to explore low-income, Black fathers' personal strengths and barriers to engaged fatherhood, healthy relationships, and economic stability.
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Parenting beliefs in ultra-orthodox families in Israel: The integration of structure and support Family Relations (IF 1.879) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Zev Ganz
The purpose of this study was to explore the parenting beliefs of large ultra-orthodox families living in Israel within the context of religion, culture, and large family size.