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AFRICAN AMERICAN STEPFATHER-STEPCHILD RELATIONSHIPS, MARITAL QUALITY, AND MENTAL HEALTH
Chalandra M Bryant1, Ted G Futris2, Megan R Hicks3
1203 Family Science Center, 405 Sanford Drive, (House A), Dept. of Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602.
Journal of Divorce & Remarriage
|March 7, 2017
Summary
Positive stepfather-stepchild relationships improve marital quality, leading to fewer depressive symptoms in stepfathers. This study highlights the interconnectedness of family dynamics and mental well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Stepfather-stepchild relationships are crucial for family functioning.
- Marital quality and interactions significantly impact parental mental health.
- African American stepfathers face unique challenges and dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the associations between stepfather-stepchild relationship quality and stepfathers' depressive symptoms.
- To investigate the mediating roles of marital quality and positive marital interactions.
- To understand these dynamics within a sample of recently married African American stepfathers.
Main Methods:
- Structural equation modeling was used to analyze data.
- 149 recently married African American stepfathers participated.
- Key variables included relationship quality, marital quality, marital interactions, and depressive symptoms.
Main Results:
- Higher stepfather-stepchild relationship quality was linked to better marital quality.
- Improved marital quality and interactions were associated with fewer depressive symptoms in stepfathers.
- Positive family and marital dynamics appear protective for stepfather mental health.
Conclusions:
- Strong stepfather-stepchild relationships positively influence marital dynamics.
- Enhanced marital quality and interactions can buffer stepfathers against depressive symptoms.
- Interventions supporting stepfather-stepchild relationships may improve overall family well-being and paternal mental health.
Keywords:
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