Strengthening American Indian Couples' Relationship Quality to Improve Parenting

Using Fragile Families data, this study examined the impact that relationship quality has on American Indian parenting and its consequences on children. Results indicated that the more support American Indian parents received from one another, the more positive interactions they had with their child...

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Published in:Journal of human behavior in the social environment 2014-02, Vol.24 (2), p.92-104
Main Authors: Limb, Gordon E., White, Cindy, Holgate, Magen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American Indians
Childrearing Practices
Children
Children & youth
Couples
Fragile Families
Interpersonal Relations
Marriage
Native Americans
Native North Americans
Parent Child Relations
parenting
Parents
Parents & parenting
Quality
relationship
Social support
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Summary:Using Fragile Families data, this study examined the impact that relationship quality has on American Indian parenting and its consequences on children. Results indicated that the more support American Indian parents received from one another, the more positive interactions they had with their child. Additionally, while engagement increased and spanking decreased with more support received for unmarried American Indian mothers, support from the father impacted their engagement more so than those who were married. Therefore, implementation of culturally appropriate relationship enhancing and premarital programs could be beneficial to strengthening American Indian families and have a positive impact on parenting.
ISSN:1091-1359
1540-3556
DOI:10.1080/10911359.2014.848672