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Forehand, Rex; Parent, Justin; Golub, Andrew; Reid, Megan – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2016
Fathers have often been ignored in the parenting literature. The current study focused on male cohabiting partners (MCPs) who can serve as "social stepfathers" and examined the association of coparent support and conflict with their positive parenting behavior (i.e., acceptance, firm control, and monitoring) of adolescents. Participants…
Descriptors: Fathers, Early Adolescents, Child Rearing, Family Structure
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Deardorff, Julianna; Cham, Heining; Gonzales, Nancy A.; White, Rebecca M. B.; Tein, Jenn-Yun; Wong, Jessie J.; Roosa, Mark W. – Developmental Psychology, 2013
Early-maturing girls are at risk for internalizing and externalizing problems. Research concerning pubertal timing and mental health among Mexican Americans or the influence of parenting behaviors on these relations has been scarce. This study addressed these gaps. This was a prospective examination of 362 Mexican-origin girls and their mothers in…
Descriptors: Mexican Americans, Females, Puberty, Developmental Stages
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Gaylord-Harden, Noni K. – Psychology in the Schools, 2008
The present study examined children's coping strategies as mediators and moderators of the association between parenting factors and outcomes in 235 African American children (mean age = 10.37 years). Information about parenting and child coping strategies was obtained by child self-report. School adjustment was assessed by standardized…
Descriptors: African American Children, Behavior Problems, Structural Equation Models, Academic Achievement