Bridging the gap: clinical applications of research findings on the spouse and stepparent roles in remarriage

A review of the findings from selected studies on the spousal and stepparental roles is offered. Most articles on the topic emphasize either reporting findings from research studies or outlining a series of clinical interventions. This article emphasizes both because effective clinical interventions...

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Published in:Family relations 1993-07, Vol.42 (3), p.315-322
Main Authors: Pasley, K, Dollahite, D.C, Ihinger-Tallman, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child care
Children
Divorce
family counseling
Family relations
Family Research
Family Roles
group therapy
Intervention
marital relationships
Parent Child Relationship
Parent Role
parental role
Parenting
Parents
Remarriage
Role Perception
roles
Social research
Spouses
Stepfamilies
Stepfamily
Stepfathers
Stepparents
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Summary:A review of the findings from selected studies on the spousal and stepparental roles is offered. Most articles on the topic emphasize either reporting findings from research studies or outlining a series of clinical interventions. This article emphasizes both because effective clinical interventions with stepfamilies must stem from the relevant findings from empirical research. The review of literature serves as a necessary foundation for the nine clinical recommendations discussed.
ISSN:0197-6664
1741-3729
0197-6664
DOI:10.2307/585561