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Brian J. Higginbotham - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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endorsement of Remarriage beliefs spousal consistency and remarital adjustment
Marriage and Family Review, 2013Co-Authors: Brian J. Higginbotham, Lyndy AgeeAbstract:The consistency of Remarriage-related cognitions between stepfamily members has been posited to be of “primary importance” in functional stepfamily systems. This study evaluates the consistency tenant of the multidimensional cognitive development model using common Remarriage beliefs. Using a sample of 447 newlywed remarried couples, results from hierarchical regressions indicate that individual endorsements of Remarriage beliefs are more predictive of cohesion and consensus than is constancy of endorsement between husband and wife. Implications for the multidimensional cognitive development model and recommendations for future research are discussed.
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Assessing Beliefs About Remarriages and Stepfamilies
Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 2008Co-Authors: Brian J. Higginbotham, Francesca Adler-baederAbstract:Abstract In this study we refine and validate the factorial structure of the Remarriage Belief Inventory-an instrument developed to assess individuals' beliefs regarding Remarriage. Using an online sample of 344 individuals in Remarriages the factorial structure of a parsimonious, seven-factor, the 22-item instrument was confirmed. This structure was cross-validated by an independent sample of 217 remarried individuals. External validity is also provided for two of the subscales' direct effects on measures of marital quality. In addition, results from causal invariance tests indicate that relationships between the seven factors and remarital satisfaction did not differ by stepfamily type or years married. These constructs may now be used individually or collectively in future studies that consider cognitive dimensions related to Remarriages.
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implications of Remarriage and stepfamily formation for marriage education
Family Relations, 2004Co-Authors: Francesca Adlerbaeder, Brian J. HigginbothamAbstract:Couples in Remarriages with stepchildren are a significant portion of the marriage population and have unique educational needs regarding aspects of couple functioning within the context of stepfamily development. From a review of the literature, we examine current curricula focused on these couples. Information is offered on implementation issues regarding recruitment, delivery context, facilitator and participant characteristics, and evaluation. Key Words: education, program, Remarriage, stepfamily. For practitioners to best meet the needs of couples through marriage education, recognition of the diversity of couples' experiences is important. Best practices involve the consideration of developmental differences between couples in first marriages, and those who remarry and have children from previous unions (Halford, Markman, Kline, & Stanley, 2003). Recent figures show that approximately half of marriages annually are Remarriages for one or both partners, and the majority (approximately 65%) of those adults have children from a previous relationship, thus forming stepfamilies (e.g., Chadwick & Heaton, 1999; U.S. Census Bureau, 1998, Table 157). Research suggests that Remarriages are at slightly greater risk of dissolution than first marriages (Bramlett & Mosher, 2001). Estimates do not differentiate Remarriages without children from stepfamilies, so little is known about the dissolution of stepfami lies in comparison with dissolution of Remarriages in general. However, the research on Remarriages that form stepfamilies has grown steadily and provides an empirical base to inform practice aimed at reducing risks of redivorce. Stepfamilies are complex; their dynamics differ from those of first families. For example, parenting roles among biological and stepparents have to be negotiated (Cissna, Cox, & Bochner, 1990), former partners affect the decision making that goes on within the household (Brown, Eichenberger, Portes, & Christensen, 1991), and stepparent-stepchild relationships have to be developed (Visher, Visher, & Pasley, 2003). These issues do not exist for couples entering first marriages without children. Because of the added complexity, researchers and clinicians argue that effective interventions to promote satisfying stepfamily couple relationships should address factors that are unique to stepfamilies, as well as factors that are common to all couples (e.g., Halford et al., 2003; Lawton & Sanders, 1994). Little evidence shows that the processes affecting couple functioning in first marriages differ from those affecting functioning in stepfamilies (e.g., communication skills, empathy, values and beliefs, social skills, and positive marital illusions). However, it is our observation that the general research on marital couples offers an incomplete examination of the full range of factors related to couple functioning in stepfamilies. Relying solely on the general couple and marital research to inform practice with couples in stepfamilies may result in educational experiences that are inadequate to meet their unique needs. Thus, educators run the risk of leaving out important information and skills. Previous efforts to organize the empirical knowledge on stepfamilies and Remarriage suggest implications for clinical intervention (Pasley, Dollahite, & Ihinger-Tallman, 1993) and policy (e.g., Giles-Sims & Crosbie-Burnett, 1989); however, no recent efforts suggest linkages between empirical information and Remarriage education for couples in stepfamilies. Based on a review of relevant research and information on best practices for effective family life education, we examine available educational curricula targeting couples in stepfamilies regarding the programs' content and design. We also offer information and suggestions for implementation of marriage education for couples in stepfamilies. Methods We applied recommended procedures for the development of effective family life education (Hughes, 1994) as a guide for examining existing curricula. …
Pamela J Smock - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Remarriage patterns of black and white women eeassessing the role of educational attainment
Demography, 1990Co-Authors: Pamela J SmockAbstract:Using data from the National Survey of Families and Households, this article illustrates the role of educational attainment in the Remarriage patterns of black and white women. For whites, Remarriage propensities do not differ significantly by schooling level. For blacks, on the other hand, Remarriage and education are positively associated, net of the effects of other variables such as age at separation and the number of children. Very few black high school dropouts in the sample had remarried 10 years after separation. The results suggest that for blacks, those with the worst socioeconomic prospects are least likely to remarry.
Megan M Sweeney - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Remarriage and stepfamilies strategic sites for family scholarship in the 21st century
Journal of Marriage and Family, 2010Co-Authors: Megan M SweeneyAbstract:This article reviews areas of advancement over the past decade in our understanding of Remarriage and stepfamilies and suggests promising new directions for future work. Profound shifts in the demographic context of family life motivate central themes in recent scholarship on Remarriage and stepfamilies, including the diversity and complexity of stepfamily structures and processes, the consequences of multiple partnerships for adults and children, and potential selectivity in the characteristics of individuals entering remarried families and stepfamilies. Despite challenges to further progress, I argue that Remarriage and stepfamilies offer strategic opportunities to investigate many core concerns of family scholars.
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Remarriage of women and men after divorce the role of socioeconomic prospects
Journal of Family Issues, 1997Co-Authors: Megan M SweeneyAbstract:This analysis of Remarriage among the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study's cohort of high school graduates investigates the relationship between socioeconomic prospects and Remarriage after divorce. This article expands on previous efforts by including multiple measures of socioeconomic prospects and considering their importance over an extended time frame. In addition, a comparative approach is taken in this analysis, with the importance of socioeconomic prospects considered for the Remarriage of both women and men. Several competing hypotheses are tested, with results indicating that, for women, the appropriate model of Remarriage varies with age of separation from the first husband. With few exceptions, socioeconomic prospects are not found to be related to the Remarriage of men. The implications of these findings for patterns of poverty among divorced women are considered.
Greg J Duncan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Remarriage patterns among recent widows and widowers
Demography, 1991Co-Authors: Ken R Smith, Cathleen D Zick, Greg J DuncanAbstract:Remarriage is one of the most important determinants of physical and economic well-being among the widowed. The goal of this study is to estimate how hazard rates for Remarriage vary among widows and widowers on the basis of both observable and unobservable characteristics. The Remarriage estimates rely on nationally representative samples of widows and widowers from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics. Continuous-time hazard rate regressions indicate strong age and duration dependence effects for middle-aged widows and widowers and for older widowers. Among middle-aged widows, blacks and those with dependent children in the home have lower rates of Remarriage. For middle-aged widowers, living in urbanized areas limits the prospects of Remarriage. For older widowers, education and, to some extent, economic status appear to have positive effects on the Remarriage rates. Overall, age and time since widowhood have the strongest and most consistent effects on Remarriage rates for different widowed groups.
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Remarriage among the recently widowed.
1990Co-Authors: Ken R Smith, Cathleen D Zick, Greg J DuncanAbstract:A model of Remarriage among the widowed that incorporates marriage opportunities assortative mating characteristics and economic need is developed and tested in this paper. Descriptive information on a nationally representative panel of widows and widowers shows that the likelihood of Remarriage is much greater for widowers than for widows; however the probability of Remarriage peaks within 4 years of the spouses death for both groups. Estimation of the multivariate hazard rate model reveals that for both widows and widowers the hazard of Remarriage is affected by the surviving spouses age education income- to-needs ratio and disability status. In addition the hazard of Remarriage for widowers is affected by race and residential location. Excluding widows and widowers from the analysis who die or nonrespond biases these estimates downwards. These findings when taken in combination with socio-demographic trends suggest that Remarriage rates for widows and widowers may grow even more disparate in the future. (authors)
Ken R Smith - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Remarriage patterns among recent widows and widowers
Demography, 1991Co-Authors: Ken R Smith, Cathleen D Zick, Greg J DuncanAbstract:Remarriage is one of the most important determinants of physical and economic well-being among the widowed. The goal of this study is to estimate how hazard rates for Remarriage vary among widows and widowers on the basis of both observable and unobservable characteristics. The Remarriage estimates rely on nationally representative samples of widows and widowers from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics. Continuous-time hazard rate regressions indicate strong age and duration dependence effects for middle-aged widows and widowers and for older widowers. Among middle-aged widows, blacks and those with dependent children in the home have lower rates of Remarriage. For middle-aged widowers, living in urbanized areas limits the prospects of Remarriage. For older widowers, education and, to some extent, economic status appear to have positive effects on the Remarriage rates. Overall, age and time since widowhood have the strongest and most consistent effects on Remarriage rates for different widowed groups.
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Remarriage among the recently widowed.
1990Co-Authors: Ken R Smith, Cathleen D Zick, Greg J DuncanAbstract:A model of Remarriage among the widowed that incorporates marriage opportunities assortative mating characteristics and economic need is developed and tested in this paper. Descriptive information on a nationally representative panel of widows and widowers shows that the likelihood of Remarriage is much greater for widowers than for widows; however the probability of Remarriage peaks within 4 years of the spouses death for both groups. Estimation of the multivariate hazard rate model reveals that for both widows and widowers the hazard of Remarriage is affected by the surviving spouses age education income- to-needs ratio and disability status. In addition the hazard of Remarriage for widowers is affected by race and residential location. Excluding widows and widowers from the analysis who die or nonrespond biases these estimates downwards. These findings when taken in combination with socio-demographic trends suggest that Remarriage rates for widows and widowers may grow even more disparate in the future. (authors)
