Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are at an increased risk for acute and chronic stress compared to parents other developmental disabilities without disabilities. It is plausible that the stressors having a child ASD affect couple relationship; however, few researchers have focused on this dynamic within these families. In article, we seek develop model how operates in families ASD. developing new model, describe characteristics ASD, discuss pronounced as supported by...

Early romantic relationships have been described as the “learning context” and “training ground” for future intimate relationships; however, research has yet to examine lessons that individuals take away from such relationships. In present mixed-methods, longitudinal study, 348 adolescents emerging adults (53% girls/young women) between ages of 15 23 years were asked reflect on report they learned in which involved 1 year ago (Time 1). These found areas competence proposed by Shulman et al.,...

Romantic relationships among emerging adults (individuals aged 18–25 years) are typically homogenously classified both theoretically and empirically as “exploratory” “unstable.” With a sample of college students ( N = 340), we examined within-group variation romantic in adulthood using latent class analyses. Four predictor variables indicated four types adult students: the committers (38%), casual daters (23%), settlers (30%), volatile (8%). Classes varied according to background such gender...

Couples with the greatest need for relationship health maintenance and intervention are often least able to afford access it; therefore, accessible, affordable, effective, brief interventions needed improve those who it most. Consequently, this paper examined whether a could be effectively implemented low-income, underserved population. All enrolled participants (N = 1,312) received Relationship Checkup, which consists of an assessment feedback session delivered in their homes or at local...

This study tested the extent to which emotional climate (positive and negative relationship quality) in family relationships intimate partnerships are each uniquely linked specific domains of aging health outcomes, over above impact earlier health. Data included partnered participants who completed all three waves Midlife Development United States (MIDUS). We used measures partner strain support, at MIDUS 1, 2, 3, estimated effects on subsequent morbidity appraisal (i.e., 10 20 years later)....

Hook ups are sexual encounters that can include a variety of behaviours (e.g., kissing to intercourse) with no expectation future contact or committed relationship. Although hooking up is reported be common on college campuses across the USA, little known about whether frequency changes over course experience. Using cross-sectional data and covariates alcohol use, gender relationship status, we examined synthetic cohort undergraduate students (n = 1003) rates using (1) logistic regression...

Some scholars assert that a hookup culture exists on college campuses and individuals who attend are socialized into script. This study examines hooking up among first-semester men (N = 158), with specific attention to precollege heavy episodic drinking (i.e., binge drinking) experience. We found freshman begin pattern of well before attending college. After controlling for known correlates up, had more partners during their first semester at if they engaged in greater levels Men were also...

The objective of this study was to use the Biobehavioral Family Model (BBFM) delineate which psychophysiological variables link romantic and family relationship satisfaction health outcomes. Data from individuals who reported being partnered second wave National Survey Midlife Development in United States (MIDUS II), Project 4 (n = 812) were used test a structural equation model explored potentially mediated associations between positive negative emotional climate disease activity. This...

We present an example of the use narrative therapy with intercultural couples. The narratives focus on exploration issues facing many couples, including acculturation, societal pressures, divergent role beliefs, and construction a unique couple identity. Specifically, we discuss how externalizing, reauthoring, remembering conversations can help couples to revision renew their A case application is presented illustrate two specific interventions

The Biobehavioral Family Model (BBFM) is a biopsychosocial model of health that has been substantiated across multiple studies. However, the findings those studies are limited given lack representation Black/African American individuals in samples. Discrimination chronic and pervasive stressor for many African families, yet little known about connections between discrimination, family relationships, health. Using Data from Midlife Development United States (MIDUS) Milwaukee project (n =...

Stable coparenting relationships postdivorce have been shown to combat the negative effects on child development. There are three types of coparental postdivorce: stable, conflicted and cut off. Each type interaction has different children other family members, with stable coparent relationship being most functional. Attachment theory explains differences between styles. Individuals in more likely a secure internal working model; coparents an anxious-ambivalent disengaged avoidant model.

Background Research suggests that when smokers reduce their smoking, they also alcohol consumption. Purpose To examine the effects of a smoking cessation intervention and actual quitting on binge drinking behavior among Latino expectant new fathers. Methods Logistic regression models were used to effect arm past 30-day measured at 3-months 12-months postpartum while controlling for known covariates. Results Fathers in significantly more likely decrease 12-month follow-up (OR=0.57, 95%...

Emerging adulthood is a period in the life course that consists of several developmental tasks, including occupational and relationship exploration. Consistent with tasks this period, we tested model individual development. Using sample emerging adults romantic relationships ( N = 267), examined longitudinal association between conflict management satisfaction subsequent college adjustment using two cross-lag path analyses. In first analyses, results indicated social are mutually influential...

The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale IV (FACES‐IV) was developed to capture the balanced unbalanced levels of cohesion flexibility in families. Although this measure has been shown be valid reliable, its length at 62 items limits utility uptake clinical research settings. This paper details development a shorter form FACES‐IV (the Short Form) using two studies. In first study, three item‐level analyses were used identify 24 that provided best measurement each scales FACES‐IV. second...

This study examines how family relationships convey risk or resilience for pain outcomes aging African Americans, and to replicate extend analyses across 2 nationally representative studies of health. American participants in Midlife the United States (MIDUS, N = 755) Health Retirement Study (HRS, 2,585) self-reported chronic status at 2006 waves then again 10 years later. Logistic regression was used estimate odds incidence persistence explained by family, intimate partner, parent-child...

Abstract The prevalence of cardiometabolic morbidity (e.g., high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes) and multimorbidity development (2 or more morbidities) are rapidly growing in the US. Cardiometabolic linked to poor well‐being outcomes, healthcare costs, mortality. There is little known about health disparities, particularly regarding mutable factors that might be targeted future interventions. In present study, using a biopsychosocial framework (Biobehavioral Family...