Journal article
Content and Relational Implications of Children-In-Law's Relational Uncertainty Within the In-Law Dyad During the Transition to Extended Family
Communication quarterly, Vol.63(3), pp.286-309
05/27/2015
DOI: 10.1080/01463373.2015.1039714
Abstract
Two studies were conducted to examine children-in-law's experiences of relational uncertainty and satisfaction during the transition to marriage. In Study 1, responses revealed children-in-law's (N = 154) myriad concerns revolving around three, broad themes of relational uncertainty: dyadic uncertainty, family system uncertainty, and individual uncertainty. Based on these results, we constructed scales of children-in-law's uncertainty for use in Study 2 (N = 204). Bivariate correlations revealed negative associations between children-in-law's uncertainty and relationship satisfaction within both the in-law and marital dyads. Collectively, these findings extend theoretical understanding of the role of relational uncertainty and social network influence during a crucial family transition.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Content and Relational Implications of Children-In-Law's Relational Uncertainty Within the In-Law Dyad During the Transition to Extended Family
- Creators
- Sylvia L Mikucki-Enyart - University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointJohn P Caughlin - University of IllinoisChristine E Rittenour - West Virginia University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Communication quarterly, Vol.63(3), pp.286-309
- Publisher
- Routledge
- DOI
- 10.1080/01463373.2015.1039714
- ISSN
- 0146-3373
- eISSN
- 1746-4102
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/27/2015
- Academic Unit
- Communication Studies; Public Policy Center (Archive); Center for Social Science Innovation
- Record Identifier
- 9984002498102771
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