A secondary analysis of four samples from earlier studies was used to test two hypotheses
concerning long-term marriages. First, it was hypothesized that couples from marriages of 30 …

The literature on parent-child relationships in young adulthood lacks a systemic approach
that considers the multifaceted nature of intergenerational relationships. In this paper, we …

Objectives Relationships between fathers and their children are salient to both parties
throughout the life course. Yet little is known about how these ties may affect well-being in …

To better understand the long-term implications of coparenting quality for adult child
outcomes, we examined the associations between coparenting quality in the family of origin …

This study examined the effects of parent care on the quality of adult daughter-aging parent
relationships and the effects of these relationships on the mental health of daughters. One …

Objectives Adults in mid to later life experience shrinking social networks, which may hinder
well-being. Siblings may be important sources of social contact. Yet, little is known about …

We examined intergenerational transmission of attachment organization in the context of
adult romantic relationships. Similarities and differences in adult attachment style between …

Although researchers have focused on adult children's intergenerational solidarity with their
parents following the transition to adulthood, less is known about continuity and change in …

Decades of research have shown that family-of-origin experiences are generally important
predictors of individuals' later relationship/marital quality. On average, the healthier these …

Mother–daughter relationships are generally characterized by frequent contact and high
levels of regard. Yet little is known about what mothers and daughters find enjoyable about …