Daters move toward (or away from) marriage in four different ways—where do you fit?
A University of Illinois researcher has identified four distinct approaches that dating couples use to develop deeper commitment.
Feb 10, 2016
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Journal of Marriage and Family publishes research and theory, research interpretation and reviews, and critical discussion on all aspects of marriage, close relationships, and families. It is a journal of the National Council on Family Relations. For more than 70 years, Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF) has been a leading research journal in the family field. JMF features original research and theory, research interpretation and reviews, and critical discussion concerning all aspects of marriage, other forms of close relationships, and families.
A University of Illinois researcher has identified four distinct approaches that dating couples use to develop deeper commitment.
Feb 10, 2016
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Despite reports of families disintegrating under the hardships and constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests that many families may have formed stronger bonds instead.
Aug 25, 2023
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Caring for a loved one and managing a job is a significant challenge, but balancing some care responsibilities with some paid work provides working caregivers with emotional benefits, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Feb 20, 2023
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Diaper changes, endless domestic chores, and lack of sleep—to name a few—are all stressors that couples face when they transition to parenthood.
Jul 23, 2021
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A Florida State University researcher has found that an individual's ability to be mindful or stay in the present has a profound effect on a romantic partner's happiness.
Jul 18, 2019
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When couples play board games together or take a painting class with each other, their bodies release oxytocin—sometimes dubbed the "hugging hormone." But men wielding paintbrushes released twice as much or more as the ...
Feb 12, 2019
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Low-income mothers who use food assistance programs face a high level of surveillance over their children's health and weight, new UBC research suggests.
Mar 6, 2018
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A study of the impact of "boomerang fathers"—those who cycle in and out of their children's lives—yielded surprising results for researchers. "Boomerang fathering" provided a type of stability in a daughter's life that ...
Aug 2, 2016
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One of the top reasons couples seek counseling is communication issues, so does better communication predict a more satisfying relationship?
Jul 8, 2016
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Popular television shows such as "Modern Family" and the "Brady Bunch" brought the dynamics of stepfamilies into mainstream pop culture. However, as families become increasingly diverse and complex, defining family membership ...
May 4, 2016
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