ERIC Number: EJ1234802
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Dec
Pages: 14
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Longitudinal Associations between Coparenting and Child Adjustment among Lesbian, Gay, and Heterosexual Adoptive Parent Families
Farr, Rachel H.; Bruun, Samuel T.; Patterson, Charlotte J.
Developmental Psychology, v55 n12 p2547-2560 Dec 2019
This longitudinal study examined coparenting and child adjustment during early and middle childhood (Ms = 3 and 8 years, respectively) among 106 lesbian, gay, and heterosexual parent adoptive families. When children were in middle childhood, no differences emerged as a function of parental sexual orientation in observations or self-reports of coparenting; in addition, parents and teachers described children as well-adjusted overall. After controlling covariates, including couple relationship adjustment, more supportive coparenting in early childhood predicted fewer parent-reported child internalizing and externalizing problems in middle childhood. Within middle childhood, stronger parenting alliance was associated with fewer parent-reported child externalizing problems. These findings indicate the value of considering family processes among diverse families in contributing to child outcomes over time.
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Child Rearing, Child Behavior, Adoption, Sexual Orientation, Interpersonal Relationship, Age Differences, Children, Behavior Problems, Family Influence, Family Environment, Parent Role, Cooperation, Adjustment (to Environment), Housework
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Dyadic Adjustment Scale; Child Behavior Checklist
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