Stepparent–child relationships are a core pillar of stepfamily functioning and well‐being.
Stepparents can take on a variety of roles in the lives of their stepchildren, ranging from de …

Stepfamilies are an increasingly common family form, many of which are headed by a
resident mother and stepfather. Stepfather–child relationships exert notable influence on …

Stepfamilies experience unique dynamics, with implications for family functioning and youth
well-being. Emerging research is incorporating a holistic perspective whereby stepfamily …

Stepparent–child relationship quality is linked to stepfamily stability and children's well‐
being. Yet, the literature offers an incomplete understanding of factors that promote high …

The stepfamily literature is replete with between‐group analyses by which youth residing in
stepfamilies are compared to youth in other family structures across indicators of adjustment …

Before reaching adulthood, one third of all youth in the United States will reside in a
stepfamily household—a familial context marked by distinct challenges. Relatively few …

Objective This study examines how the quality of family relationships in stepfamilies during
adolescence are associated with stepchildren's 4‐year college attendance in young …

Objective To investigate whether the interpersonal dynamics of closeness are different in
stepfather–stepdaughter versus father–daughter relationships during adolescence …

Using data from a contemporary cohort of children, we revisit the question of whether
children benefit from being close to and engaging in activities with a stepfather. We deploy …

This study draws on nationally representative data from Waves I and III of the National
Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) to prospectively examine the …