Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships

Papernow, Patricia L.

doi:10.4324/9780203813645

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“…Thus, the common application of systems theory in this research area seems fitting and parallels theoretical trends within the broader stepfamily literature (see Taylor, Robila, & Fisackerly, 2013). Moreover, our findings suggest the pathway to higher quality stepparent-child relationships from the viewpoint of stepchildren is complex and dynamic, dispelling the myth that if parents simply focus on their romantic relationship, all other stepfamily issues will work themselves out (Papernow, 2013). Stepcouple dynamics, although important, represented the least empirically supported domain of stepparent-child relationship quality in this review.…”

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confidence: 61%

“…Second, helping professionals could bolster stepparent-child relationships by facilitating the development of beneficial family characteristics, such as positive communication, adaptability, openness, and flexibility, among others. Third, with respect to (step)parent-child interaction, helping professionals could help stepfamilies carve out appropriate amounts of time in which children can connect with biological parents and a new stepparent (Papernow, 2013). Discouraging harmful communication strategies, such as sarcasm, criticism, and verbal aggressiveness, might also help promote higher quality stepparent-child relationships.…”

Section: Limitations and Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…This family type is an increasingly common context in which American children are raised (Papernow, 2013). Indeed, family demographers estimate that about one-third of all children will live in a stepfamily household before turning 18 years old (Bumpass, Raley, & Sweet, 1995).…”

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Perceived Stepparent–Child Relationship Quality: A Systematic Review of Stepchildren's Perspectives

Jensen

Howard

2015

Marriage & Family Review

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Stepfamily scholars have emphasized the importance of including stepchildren in the analysis and discussion of stepfamily life. This systematic review synthesized recent research examining predictors=correlates of stepparent-child relationship quality from the viewpoint of stepchildren in the United States. Five bibliographic databases were searched, resulting in 631 potentially relevant studies for review. Manual searches of three prominent family studies journals were also conducted. Screening and eligibility assessment based on a priori inclusion criteria yielded a final sample of 23 studies, including published studies and reports found in the ''gray'' literature. Significant predictors=correlates associated with stepchildren's perceptions of stepparent-child relationship quality were grouped into the following conceptual domains: individual characteristics, family characteristics, features of (step)parent-child interactions, and stepcouple dynamics. Limitations, implications, and future research directions are discussed.

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Perceived Stepparent–Child Relationship Quality: A Systematic Review of Stepchildren's Perspectives

Jensen

Howard

2015

Marriage & Family Review

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“…Apart from childcare responsibilities and the ability to hire services at home, living in a stepfamily or with a cohabiting rather than married partner may also influence parental stress. Stepfamily couples, compared to those families with only biological or adopted children, have been found at higher risk of reporting work and family imbalances, possibly due to the lower involvement of the non-biological parent in childcare (Papernow 2013). Similarly, some studies have shown that in contrast to married parents, cohabiting parents are more likely to experience a negative relationship between non-standard work schedules and parental well-being (Liu et al 2011).…”

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Non-standard work schedules, gender, and parental stress

Lozano¹,

Hamplová²,

Bourdais³

2016

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BACKGROUNDWorking non-standard hours changes the temporal structure of family life, constraining the time that family members spend with one another and threatening individuals" wellbeing. However, the empirical research on the link between stress and non-standard schedules has provided mixed results. Some studies have indicated that working nonstandard hours is harmful whereas others have suggested that working atypical hours might facilitate the balance between family and work. Moreover, there is some evidence that the association between stress and non-standard employment has different implications for men and women. OBJECTIVEThis paper examines the association between non-standard work schedules and stress among dual-earner couples with children. Two research questions are addressed. First, do predictability of the schedule and time flexibility moderate the link between nonstandard work hours and stress? Second, do non-standard schedules affect men"s and women"s perceptions of stress differently? METHODSWe use a sample of 1,932 working parents from the Canadian 2010 General Social Survey, which includes a time-use diary. A sequential logit regression analysis stratified by gender is employed to model two types of result. First, we estimate the odds of being stressed versus not being stressed. Second, for all respondents feeling stressed, we estimate the odds of experiencing high levels versus moderate levels of stress. RESULTSOur analysis shows that the link between non-standard working hours and perceived stress differs between mothers and fathers. First, fathers with non-standard schedules appear more likely to experience stress than those working standard hours, although the results are not significant. Among mothers, having a non-standard schedule is associated with a significantly lower risk of experiencing stress. Second, the analysis focusing on the mediating role of flexibility and predictability indicates that predictability is more important than flexibility. Workers with non-standard predictable schedules exhibit a lower risk of being stressed than those with non-standard unpredictable hours. Work flexibility does not seem to bring any additional advantage to women. However, it is linked to higher odds of being stressed for fathers, particularly among those having non-standard schedules.

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“…Yet, divorce can also be a source of relief for those involved (Amato, 2000). Family and parenting practices and resources available to the family tend to influence child outcomes more so than family structure (Amato & Afifi, 2006;Papernow, 2013).…”

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Mid- and Late-Life Divorce and Parents’ Perceptions of Emerging Adult Children’s Emotional Reactions

Jensen

2015

Journal of Divorce & Remarriage

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Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships

Cited by 106 publications

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Perceived Stepparent–Child Relationship Quality: A Systematic Review of Stepchildren's Perspectives

Perceived Stepparent–Child Relationship Quality: A Systematic Review of Stepchildren's Perspectives

Non-standard work schedules, gender, and parental stress

Mid- and Late-Life Divorce and Parents’ Perceptions of Emerging Adult Children’s Emotional Reactions

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