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The association between marital satisfaction and coparenting quality: A meta-analysis
Dana Ronaghan1, Taryn Gaulke1, Jennifer Theule1
1Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba.
Summary
Marital satisfaction significantly impacts coparenting quality, with a medium association found overall. This connection is stronger for mothers and influenced by factors like parental age and education.
Area of Science:
- Family Psychology
- Relationship Science
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Coparenting describes parental interactions, distinct from but linked to marital relationships.
- Marital satisfaction (MS) reflects overall relationship quality and need fulfillment.
- Understanding the MS-coparenting link is crucial for family well-being.
Conclusions:
- Marital satisfaction is a significant correlate of coparenting quality.
- Factors such as parent gender, demographics, and relationship characteristics moderate this association.
- Findings can inform family support services to enhance positive family functioning.
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