Citation
Jensen, Todd M.; Lombardi, Brianna M.; & Larson, Jeffry H. (2015). Adult Attachment and Stepparenting Issues: Couple Relationship Quality as a Mediating Factor. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 56(1), 80-94.Abstract
Using a sample of 390 stepparents, we assess the influence of insecure attachment and couple relationship quality on stepparenting issues. We also examine the extent to which relationship quality mediates connections between attachment and stepparenting issues. Results from ordinary least squares regression and Sobel tests indicate greater levels of attachment avoidance and anxiety are associated with greater levels of stepparenting issues. Results also indicate greater levels of relationship satisfaction and stability are associated with less stepparenting issues. Relationship satisfaction and stability significantly mediate the influence of attachment anxiety on stepparenting issues. Limitations, implications, and directions for future research are discussed.URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/10502556.2014.972201Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2015Journal Title
Journal of Divorce & RemarriageAuthor(s)
Jensen, Todd M.Lombardi, Brianna M.
Larson, Jeffry H.