Understanding social aspects of parental well‐being is vital because parents' welfare has
implications not only for the parents themselves but also for child development, fertility, and …

In developed countries, the years from Age 30 to 45 are, for many, the most intense,
demanding, and rewarding years of adult life. During this period of the life span most adults …

Previous research on the association between parenthood and life satisfaction has shown
that parents of minor children are not more satisfied with their lives than childless people …

This study investigated the extent to which women's and men's relationship satisfaction
within couples is similarly or differently affected by becoming a parent and the extent to …

Soziale Beziehungen spielen für das psychische und physische Befinden eine wichtige
Rolle. Innerhalb dieser Beziehungen kommt der Partnerschaft und der Familie die wichtigste …

This overview describes the changes and challenges families commonly encounter during
the transition to parenthood. Family theories are introduced as framework for …

Numerous studies have established that new parents, on average, experience declines in
relationship satisfaction, yet many sources suggest not all parents experience the transition …

The present global study attempts to verify the links between marital satisfaction and the
number of children as well as its moderators in an international sample. Data for the study …

We examine the relationships among the division of housework and childcare labor,
perceptions of its fairness for two types of family labor (housework and childcare), and …

This article is Part 1 of a two‐part series, in which we report on our evaluation of a
mindfulness‐based relationship enhancement program for couples who are expecting their …