{"title":"Constructive Interparental Conflict and Children's Outcomes: A Systematic Research Synthesis.","authors":"Xinyun Zhang, Qiong Wu","doi":"10.1111/jmft.70135","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Interparental conflict (IPC) is a common challenge for many parents. While previous research has examined destructive IPCs and their links to maladaptive child outcomes, less is known about how constructive IPCs relate to adaptive outcomes. This study used a systematic research synthesis (SRS) to review 23 peer-reviewed quantitative studies that were published in the past decade (2015-2025) that measured constructive IPCs and children's outcomes. Studies varied in design and location. Findings indicated that constructive IPCs were associated with less negative child outcomes, such as fewer internalizing and externalizing problems, and positive outcomes, including greater emotional security and better social problem-solving skills. Many associations were influenced by other factors. Common theoretical frameworks were examined, as well as the incorporation of mediators and moderators among selected studies. These results can guide clinicians in developing interventions for families navigating IPCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":16320,"journal":{"name":"Journal of marital and family therapy","volume":"52 2","pages":"e70135"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4000,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13409171/pdf/","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of marital and family therapy","FirstCategoryId":"102","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.70135","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"FAMILY STUDIES","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Interparental conflict (IPC) is a common challenge for many parents. While previous research has examined destructive IPCs and their links to maladaptive child outcomes, less is known about how constructive IPCs relate to adaptive outcomes. This study used a systematic research synthesis (SRS) to review 23 peer-reviewed quantitative studies that were published in the past decade (2015-2025) that measured constructive IPCs and children's outcomes. Studies varied in design and location. Findings indicated that constructive IPCs were associated with less negative child outcomes, such as fewer internalizing and externalizing problems, and positive outcomes, including greater emotional security and better social problem-solving skills. Many associations were influenced by other factors. Common theoretical frameworks were examined, as well as the incorporation of mediators and moderators among selected studies. These results can guide clinicians in developing interventions for families navigating IPCs.
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The Journal of Marital & Family Therapy (JMFT) is published quarterly by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is one of the best known and most influential family therapy journals in the world. JMFT is a peer-reviewed journal that advances the professional understanding of marital and family functioning and the most effective psychotherapeutic treatment of couple and family distress. Toward that end, the Journal publishes articles on research, theory, clinical practice, and training in marital and family therapy.
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