An Examination of How Spending Time Together Impacts the Quality of Relationship Between Native American Stepchildren and Their Residential Stepparent

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ID2348680
AutoresGordon E Limb (0000-0003-4539-3381, Brigham Young University, autor correspondente), Sarah Fox (0000-0003-0035-4733, Brigham Young University), Sarah E Fox (0000-0002-7888-2598, Brigham Young University)
Ano2025
Volume46
Fascículo10
Páginas1544-1555
Data de publicação2025-10-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Family Issues (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0192-513X • E-ISSN: 1552-5481
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0192513x251356248
OpenAlexW4411686586
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas23

Studies have shown that stepchildren are a vulnerable population and are at increased risk of experiencing a number of challenges. Utilizing data from the Stepfamily Experiences Project (STEP) with a focus on the Native American subsample ( n = 340), this study examined how spending time together impacts the quality of relationship between Native American stepchildren and their residential stepparent. Results showed that spending time together was associated with improved parent-stepchild relationships and served as a protective factor among this Native American sample. As stepparents intentionally set aside time to interact with their stepchildren, positive relationship outcomes often occur. Additional findings and implications for clinicians are also discussed

Demographic economics · Economics · Remarriage · Sociology · Stepfamily · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Social Psychology