Our basic premise remains the same—communication processes create and reflect family
systems and family identity. Relying on a range of theoretical perspectives, we examine the …

Publisher Summary Global evaluations of one's relationship and several key components of
relationship functioning demonstrate significant cross-sectional associations with depressive …

Some scholars have suggested that distressed populations may benefit more from couple
and relationship education (CRE) than do their nondistressed counterparts. We examined …

This much-needed resource offers insight into building and maintaining satisfying and
successful stepfamily relationships. As the number of stepfamilies continues to increase …

Limited research on couple relationship education (CRE) programs explores the
relationships among potential outcomes over time. This study conducted tests of processes …

Smart Steps: Embrace the Journey is a research‐based educational curriculum for
stepfamily couples (“stepcouples”). The curriculum is designed to build couple strengths …

While much of the Couple Relationship Education (CRE) research has focused on
participant factors, unexpectedly little research has considered how characteristics of those …

The literature on stepfamily functioning pays far more attention to issues of stepparenting
than issues of marital success. However, the marital bond is equally important to support …

Foster caregivers provide care to some of our most vulnerable children and often experience
challenges that can interfere with family functioning, including the interparental relationship …

The contexts of fatherhood in the 21 st-century are leading to meaningful changes in
responsibilities for fathers. These changes are welcomed by many and benefit the family unit …