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Integrating Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Coparenting

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ID12912902
AuthorsLetitia E Kotila (The Ohio State University, corresponding author), Sarah J Schoppe‐sullivan (0000-0001-8621-9828, The Ohio State University)
Year2015
Volume9
Issue8
Pages731-744
Publication date2015-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSociology Compass (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1751-9020 • E-ISSN: 1751-9020
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/soc4.12285
OpenAlexW2163866193
LanguageEN
Citations received20
References cited63

Rapidly changing demographics of American families have redefined coparenting and brought about the need for cross‐disciplinary measurement and theory integration that is grounded in a developmental, life course perspective. First, we briefly review sociological scholarship on coparenting, highlighting both qualitative and quantitative work. Second, we provide a brief historical overview of coparenting from the psychological perspective, focusing on its theoretical foundation, multiple components, and importance for individuals and families. Third, we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of sociological approaches to coparenting and discuss the benefits of integration. Finally, we suggest avenues for future interdisciplinary work on coparenting that are heavily shaped by the shifting demographics of American families

Coparenting · Criminology · Demographics · Developmental psychology · Life course approach · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Scholarship · Sociology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges

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Unique citing works20
Citations per year2,22
Citation span2017 - 2026 (10)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 20

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