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ERIC Number: EJ718355
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Jan
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0197-6664
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Portrayals of Stepfamilies in Film: Using Media Images in Remarriage Education
Leon, Kim; Angst, Erin
Family Relations, v54 n1 p3-23 Jan 2005
Media portrayals of stepfamilies influence societal views of stepfamilies and individuals' expectations for remarriage and stepfamily life. This study examines portrayals of stepfamilies in films released in 1990 through 2003. Using content analysis to understand how stepfamilies are portrayed and to identify film clips appropriate for use in remarriage education programs, we found that stepfamilies were typically depicted in a negative or mixed way. In addition, stepparent-child relations, remarried couple relationships, and issues related to former partners were frequently portrayed. Film clips illustrating themes of stepparent-child relationships, prior marriage, conflict with former partner(s), couple relations, couple conflict, stepsibling relations, and stepfamily strengths are discussed, as well as their use in educational programming.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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