This third edition of Family Communication carefully examines state-of-the art research and
theories of family communication and family relationships. In addition to presenting …

Research indicates that individuals in remarriages experience less marital satisfaction than
individuals in a first marriage. This study sought to determine whether variations in equity …

Dysfunctional beliefs from previous experiences and unrealistic expectations can lead to low
remarital quality. This study assessed the factor structure of the Portuguese version of the …

Although divorce is typically stressful for mothers, the formation of post-divorce dating
relationships can help to ease this stress. Unfortunately, research has yet to empirically …

This chapter provides an introduction to the analysis of nonindependent data from dyads.
We begin by examining current practices regarding dyadic and group research in social and …

Little research has examined the potential spillover of parenting difficulties in the coparental
stepfamily subsystem. Using family systems theory as a guide, we longitudinally …

We examined the validity of the Japanese versions of the Revised Questionnaire for
Couples in Stepfamilies and the Remarriage Belief Inventory in Japan where social and …

Emerging adulthood is a developmental period in which many individuals begin the process
of mate selection, yet a considerable number of emerging adults endorse unrealistic …

Religion and religious involvement extend beyond individual satisfaction to also include
influencing marital and family relationships. In spite of the research supporting the perceived …

This new edition of Couples Therapy tackles four challenges currently facing the field:(1)
accountability and the increasing demands for demonstrating effectiveness as a condition …