This paper examines the impact of relationships with former spouses on repartnered couples and pr... more This paper examines the impact of relationships with former spouses on repartnered couples and presents the results from interviews with 32 adults (16 stepcouples) who were interviewed jointly and individually about their experiences of forming a relationship and living in a stepfamily.
Children in stepfamilies are at increased risk of negative outcomes compared to children in first... more Children in stepfamilies are at increased risk of negative outcomes compared to children in first marriages, although most fare adequately or well. Researchers have emphasized the importance of defining the stepfamily processes that support or hinder child adjustment. This article considers the challenges that mothers face as they raise their children in stepfamily households. It examines the stepfamily processes that
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 2010
Abstract Young adults (N= 25) who grew up in stepfamilies in New Zealand took part in narrative i... more Abstract Young adults (N= 25) who grew up in stepfamilies in New Zealand took part in narrative interviews on relationships development with their stepfathers. Initially interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis that indicated the importance of perceptions ...
This article examines the narratives of 16 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Be... more This article examines the narratives of 16 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Before diagnosis, the participants had experienced disparate and transient symptoms. Diagnosis itself involved numerous tests and health practitioners, varied responses to the diagnosis, an inability to assimilate information about the disease, and a view of MS as being the lesser of two evils. Immediately after diagnosis, participants revealed concerns about the unpredictable progression of the disease. Patient narratives reflected both negative and positive aspects of living with a chronic illness, such as shifting roles, discrimination, reevaluation of priorities, reinvestment in the family, and positive lifestyle changes. All aspects of the narratives revealed fear and anxiety in relation to the unknown.
... The interview method was adapted from McAdams's method (see Crossley, 2000; McAdams, 199... more ... The interview method was adapted from McAdams's method (see Crossley, 2000; McAdams, 1993). ... Three of the participants (Caitlyn, Stephanie, and Angela) talk about a happy, normal, or ideal family in the early years and recall perceiving it this way as children. ...
Abstract This current study investigates adolescents' and young adults&a... more Abstract This current study investigates adolescents' and young adults' expectations of parenting by mothers following remarriage. Based on an earlier qualitative study of parent-child relationships, it was hypothesized that young people expect parents to maintain ...
This paper examines the impact of relationships with former spouses on repartnered couples and pr... more This paper examines the impact of relationships with former spouses on repartnered couples and presents the results from interviews with 32 adults (16 stepcouples) who were interviewed jointly and individually about their experiences of forming a relationship and living in a stepfamily.
Children in stepfamilies are at increased risk of negative outcomes compared to children in first... more Children in stepfamilies are at increased risk of negative outcomes compared to children in first marriages, although most fare adequately or well. Researchers have emphasized the importance of defining the stepfamily processes that support or hinder child adjustment. This article considers the challenges that mothers face as they raise their children in stepfamily households. It examines the stepfamily processes that
Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 2010
Abstract Young adults (N= 25) who grew up in stepfamilies in New Zealand took part in narrative i... more Abstract Young adults (N= 25) who grew up in stepfamilies in New Zealand took part in narrative interviews on relationships development with their stepfathers. Initially interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis that indicated the importance of perceptions ...
This article examines the narratives of 16 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Be... more This article examines the narratives of 16 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Before diagnosis, the participants had experienced disparate and transient symptoms. Diagnosis itself involved numerous tests and health practitioners, varied responses to the diagnosis, an inability to assimilate information about the disease, and a view of MS as being the lesser of two evils. Immediately after diagnosis, participants revealed concerns about the unpredictable progression of the disease. Patient narratives reflected both negative and positive aspects of living with a chronic illness, such as shifting roles, discrimination, reevaluation of priorities, reinvestment in the family, and positive lifestyle changes. All aspects of the narratives revealed fear and anxiety in relation to the unknown.
... The interview method was adapted from McAdams's method (see Crossley, 2000; McAdams, 199... more ... The interview method was adapted from McAdams's method (see Crossley, 2000; McAdams, 1993). ... Three of the participants (Caitlyn, Stephanie, and Angela) talk about a happy, normal, or ideal family in the early years and recall perceiving it this way as children. ...
Abstract This current study investigates adolescents' and young adults&a... more Abstract This current study investigates adolescents' and young adults' expectations of parenting by mothers following remarriage. Based on an earlier qualitative study of parent-child relationships, it was hypothesized that young people expect parents to maintain ...
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