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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 11h

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 1d

JMF in the media: The Atlantic referenced JMF research in a piece about pay for grandparent caregivers of grandchildren.

The JMF article found that nearly 75% of adults with at least 1 living parent or adult child had their nearest parent or adult child living within 30 miles: tinyurl.com/5n9ydex9

One Obvious, Underused Child-Care Solution

Pay grandparents.

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 6d

Looking back at another highly cited JMF article: "Families in Later Life: A Decade in Review" from our 2020 Decade in Review issue: tinyurl.com/47kdz4j2 authored by @carrds723.bsky.social & Rebecca L. Utz

#ThrowbackThursday #TBT #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch

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Family Relations Journal @frncfr.bsky.social · 6d

NEW call for papers! tinyurl.com/FRcfpCBPR Family Relations seeks papers for a special section themed "Community-Based Participatory Research to Understand Families and Family Contexts."

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #CallForPapers #CFP #CBPR

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 7d

Rounding out highlights from the latest JMF, look through the issue's brief reports — significant or timely contributions, such as replications, that are shorter than a full-length manuscript: tinyurl.com/5dnxcywf

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 9d

BBC referenced JMF research in a piece about effects of gray divorce on adult children: tinyurl.com/34wej5yr

Read the open-access JMF article, "Gray divorce and parent–child disconnectedness: Implications for depressive symptoms": tinyurl.com/mr28cxsh

'Was it all smoke and mirrors?': How adult children are affected by grey divorce

Divorce in later life is becoming more common – and scientists are beginning to explore the surprisingly deep impact this can have on adult children and their relationships.

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 14d

JMF in the media: Forbes reported on a new JMF study looking at women's experiences and development of autonomy after they initiated divorce: tinyurl.com/ywamuk4e

Read the open-access JMF article, "Women who initiate divorce embrace autonomy": tinyurl.com/2nvv75ee

2 Ways Divorce Changes Women’s Lives For The Better, By A Psychologist

A new study interviewed 38 women, mothers included, who initiated divorce. Their lives transformed completely in two major ways.

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 15d

More new research out this month from JMF! Explore division of labor, parenting stress, divorce risks, and more: bit.ly/JMFEarlyView

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 20d

Another highly cited JMF article: "Degrees of Change: An Assessment of the Deinstitutionalization of Marriage Thesis" from our 2020 Decade in Review issue: tinyurl.com/5n7v6ha3

#ThrowbackThursday #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #MarriageResearch

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Philipp Dierker @philippdierker.bsky.social · 21d

New paper out in @jmfncfr.bsky.social with @minekuhn.bsky.social and @zjvanwinkle.bsky.social. We use (weighted) sequence complexity indices to estimate mental + physical health in mid-adulthood. Results (again) highlight the vulnerability of single mothers.

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Objective This study examines the association between accumulated family complexity and mental and physical health in mid-adulthood, with a focus on gender differences. Background While research o...

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 21d

JMF in the media: PsyPost reported on new JMF research about association between income and relationship readiness: tinyurl.com/h4rs9ftn

Open-access JMF article here: tinyurl.com/4nys7hvy

Higher income may boost the odds of finding a romantic partner

A new study finds that while higher income doesn’t make single life more satisfying, it does predict greater desire for a romantic partner and increases the odds of starting a relationship—suggesting ...

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 27d

The latest issue of JMF features articles on divorce and many more family topics. Most articles are open access! tinyurl.com/5dnxcywf

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · 29d

JMF in the media: Vox referenced JMF research in a piece about tools borrowed from work culture for running a family: tinyurl.com/4kx4zew4

The JMF research found that U.S. mothers manage 71% of family tasks: tinyurl.com/mcfn9s3s

Can a new Jetsons-like gadget calm your family’s chaos?

But do you really want to run your household like a small business?

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Sep 4

Look back with us at another highly cited JMF article from the 2020 Decade in Review issue: "Research on Marital Satisfaction and Stability in the 2010s: Challenging Conventional Wisdom": tinyurl.com/4x9ndjfb

#ThrowbackThursday #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #MarriageResearch

Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Sep 3

New JMF research out on child care labor division, shared parenting among divorced and never-married parents, and more: bit.ly/JMFEarlyView

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #SharedParenting #OpenAccess

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Aug 28

Catch research on gender and housework in post-retirement, gendered division of work in France and Germany, and more in the August issue of JMF: tinyurl.com/5dnxcywf

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Aug 26

JMF in the media: The New York Times featured new JMF research & authors Johanna Peetz & @gmacdonalduoft.bsky.social in a piece about single people putting off relationships until they earn enough money.

Open-access JMF article here: tinyurl.com/4nys7hvy

They Put Off Relationships Until They Earned Enough Money

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Aug 22

JMF in the media: The Conversation highlights JMF research in an article about how the rising cost of living affects relationships: tinyurl.com/yss478z8

The JMF article referenced addresses couples' resilience to economic pressure: tinyurl.com/2b2s5re3

How rising living costs are changing the way we date, live and love

Money has long been one of the biggest sources of conflict in relationships, but today’s economic landscape has made financial stress an even greater burden.

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Aug 20

What are the impacts of motherhood on women? New open-access research on this topic and more in JMF's August issue: tinyurl.com/5dnxcywf

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Aug 18

JMF in the media: USA Today highlights JMF research in an exploration of mental load for mothers: tinyurl.com/yrt764c7

The JMF article, authored by @anacweeks.bsky.social & @leahruppanner.bsky.social, found that U.S. mothers manage 71% of family tasks: tinyurl.com/mcfn9s3s

One mom nearly got a divorce after a dishwasher dispute. The mental load was to blame.

Mothers are often project managers for their families. But there are ways to address the mental load and find a better balance as a couple.

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Aug 13

Don't miss the August issue of JMF for articles on diverse parenting experiences and more! tinyurl.com/5dnxcywf

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #ParentingResearch #OpenAccess

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Aug 12

The latest research out from JMF includes a look at qualitative data analysis software usage in family science, educational gradients in long-term singlehood across ethnic groups, and more: bit.ly/JMFEarlyView

#FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess #QualitativeResearch

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Aug 7

The Sydney Morning Herald included JMF in a piece on effects of parental screen time on child development: tinyurl.com/ca3kapej

The JMF article referenced suggests the amt of time mothers engaged w/ their kids "mattered in nuanced ways, and, unexpectedly, only in adolescence": tinyurl.com/49j5r5rc

What happens if you don’t look your child in the eyes?

Screen time and social media use among kids is a hot topic but experts say parental device use can hinder child development.

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Jul 31

Look back with us at another highly cited JMF article from the 2020 Decade in Review issue: "Work and Family in the Second Decade of the 21st Century": tinyurl.com/ybkjwa4s

#ThrowbackThursday #TBT #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch

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Journal of Marriage and Family @jmfncfr.bsky.social · Jul 29

Via Los Angeles Times: A new column highlights JMF research in the context of the realities of making summer plans for children: tinyurl.com/2n7zk2p4

The JMF article referenced found that U.S. mothers manage 71% of family tasks: tinyurl.com/mcfn9s3s

Contributor: Kids in camp? Nope. Got a summer schedule? Nope. Cue the mom guilt

The logistical, financial and emotional challenges of summer are a microcosm of issues facing parents year round. We're all doing the best we can within a system that is failing us.

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