Counseling Blended Families

In U.S. society, the term step, when combined with mother, father, child or family, is often used to indicate abnormal or substandard. By the year 2000, however, stepfamilies (also known as blendedfamilies) will be the norm-more than 50% of U.S. families. This article explores significant unique ble...

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Published in:The Family Journal 1998-01, Vol.6 (1), p.42-45
Main Authors: Howell, Lynn Calhoun, Weers, Ritchie, Kleist, David M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Family counseling
Social research
Stepfamilies
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Summary:In U.S. society, the term step, when combined with mother, father, child or family, is often used to indicate abnormal or substandard. By the year 2000, however, stepfamilies (also known as blendedfamilies) will be the norm-more than 50% of U.S. families. This article explores significant unique blended-family qualities identified by recent research and implications for assessment and intervention.
ISSN:1066-4807
1552-3950
DOI:10.1177/1066480798061008