Stepfamily relationship research has emphasized the stepparent role and relationships
between stepparents and stepchildren, neglecting the study of bioparent-child relationships …

IT IS well established that relationships between parents and children are central to the well-
being of children; as a result, family research often focuses on these relationships. However …

Stepfamily relationship research has focused on step-relationships with particular emphasis
on stepparent-stepchild relationships, despite increasing evidence that residential bioparent …

Stepfamilies face many challenges. Research and clinical work with stepfamilies have
tended to use the family systems or developmental perspectives, while overlooking how …

Results from research with stepfamilies indicate that some residential parent-child
relationships deteriorate after parents remarry. This paper reports on three interview studies …

Current research on stepfamily well-being often overlooks the perspective of children, and
deals primarily with factors as reported by the adults involved. The authors examine a …

Research on stepchildren has often focused on outcomes that are related to growing up in a
stepfamily. These studies are crucial for identifying at-risk behaviors, but they do not stem …

Children in stepfamilies are at increased risk of negative outcomes compared to children in
first marriages, although most fare adequately or well. Researchers have emphasized the …

The manner in which the role of the stepparent is de fined and implemented has been
identified as an important determi nant of how well family members adjust to living in …

Stepfamily scholars have emphasized the importance of including stepchildren in the
analysis and discussion of stepfamily life. This systematic review synthesized recent …