Journal of Family Psychology offers cutting-edge, groundbreaking, state-of-the-art, and innovative empirical research with real-world applicability in the field of family psychology. This premiere family research journal is devoted to the study of the family system, broadly defined, from multiple perspectives and to the application of psychological methods to advance knowledge related to family research, patterns and processes, and assessment and intervention, as well as to policies relevant to advancing the quality of life for families.
For individuals in a committed relationship, there is a well-established two-way association between relationship quality and each partner's mental health. But what exactly about relationships shapes mental health? And which ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Parents today often look for teachable moments—and opportunities abound. When reading a book with a child, for example, it might mean discussing story plots with him. If she isn't allowed to play a videogame, it means explaining ...
Mar 12, 2021
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A five-minute role-play done with men before the birth of their first child predicted the quality of their parenting after the baby arrived, a new study showed.
Jun 23, 2020
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Employers are in a unique situation where they can either support father involvement in the family, or they can be a barrier.
Jun 19, 2020
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No relationship, no matter how healthy, is immune to conflict. But the way in which a serious disagreement is resolved can lead to growth or deterioration of that relationship, according to new research from The University ...
May 21, 2020
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Stress is common in a family setting, especially when people are spending so much time together under stay-at-home measures meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. New research finds that parents suppressing feelings of stress ...
Apr 23, 2020
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"Even if she doesn't say it, I know it's my fault that my mother gets sad."
Mar 11, 2020
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Strained relationships with parents, siblings, or extended family members may be more harmful to people's health than a troubled relationship with a significant other, according to a study published by the American Psychological ...
Dec 03, 2019
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Strained relationships with parents, siblings or extended family members may be more harmful to people's health than a troubled relationship with a significant other, according to a study published by the American Psychological ...
Nov 07, 2019
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Momentary increases in mothers' sensitivity to their toddlers' cues and emotional needs may boost young children's focused attention on tasks and positive engagement with their mother while lowering the children's expressions ...
Oct 04, 2019
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