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Critical, Empathetic, and Mindful Relations (CEMR): A Relationship-Building Theory 批判性、同理心和正念关系（CEMR）：一种关系构建理论

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-01-04 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70041

Sothy Eng

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How to Study Family Learning Practices Mediated by Digital Platforms: A Scoping Review 如何研究数字平台介导的家庭学习实践：一个范围审查

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-05-11 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70063

Moises Esteban-Guitart, David Subero, Antonio Membrive, Ola Estrad

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Parental Racial–Ethnic Socialization in the Early Years: A Scoping Review 早期父母种族-民族社会化：一个范围回顾

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-05-04 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70051

Amaesha Durazi, Rashmita S. Mistry

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Vernacularizing the Best Interests of the Child: Comparative Insights From Three Legal Systems 儿童最大利益的白话化：来自三个法系的比较见解

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-02-18 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70043

Anna Lundberg, Monika Lindbekk, Anna Sonander, Rustamjon Urinboyev

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Cooperative Rearing and Low Fertility Persistence: A Two-Constraint Theoretical Framework 合作饲养与低育力持续：一个双约束的理论框架

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-04-24 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70062

Zhen Zhang, Qiang Li

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Disguising the Familiar: Considering Internal Confidentiality in Individual Interviews With Partners and Families 掩饰熟悉的事物：在与伴侣和家人的个人访谈中考虑内部保密性

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-03-17 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70047

Susie Bower-Brown, Clare Stovell

{"title":"Disguising the Familiar: Considering Internal Confidentiality in Individual Interviews With Partners and Families","authors":"Susie Bower-Brown, Clare Stovell","doi":"10.1111/jftr.70047","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.70047","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article draws attention to the ethical and methodological complexities of internal confidentiality in family research and provides field-specific recommendations. Conducting individual (rather than joint) interviews with partners or multiple members of the same family is common but poses significant challenges around internal confidentiality, defined as participants' ability to recognize each other in research reports. Family research's focus on close relationships, diverse family forms, and children heightens the risks and consequences of breaching internal confidentiality, yet explicit consideration of this issue is lacking in the methodological and family literatures. Drawing on firsthand experience with two research projects, this article outlines the challenges of preserving internal confidentiality, the benefits of individual interviews, and key recommendations. We recommend that researchers develop flexible strategies for addressing internal confidentiality, and our guidelines offer practical solutions, from research design to data reporting. By addressing the complexities of internal confidentiality, we aim to prevent harm to participants and enhance the integrity of family studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"18 3","pages":"639-651"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jftr.70047","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147478241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Constructing Meaning in Digital Lives: A Theory-Driven and Practical Approach to Using Online Forums in Family Science 构建数字生活的意义：在家庭科学中使用在线论坛的理论驱动和实践方法

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-04-17 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70057

J. Kale Monk, Tyler B. Jamison, Erin D. Basinger, Matthew A. Ogan, Bryan Abendschein, Karen E. Talley

{"title":"Constructing Meaning in Digital Lives: A Theory-Driven and Practical Approach to Using Online Forums in Family Science","authors":"J. Kale Monk, Tyler B. Jamison, Erin D. Basinger, Matthew A. Ogan, Bryan Abendschein, Karen E. Talley","doi":"10.1111/jftr.70057","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.70057","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Online forums offer family scholars a unique opportunity to learn how people make sense of complex issues related to family, identity, and relationships. These digital spaces often mirror or even amplify offline dynamics, as users interact to disclose sensitive information, construct narratives, offer validation, or address uncertainty. Online forums provide an authentic glimpse into a group or phenomenon through easily accessible, naturally-occurring interactions, including from hard-to-reach populations. Guided by symbolic interactionism, we offer practical guidance for researchers interested in this approach. We draw from existing literature to outline strategies for identifying relevant forums, collecting data ethically, and analyzing data using qualitative methods. In addition to providing several examples of published work using forums as a data source, we provide a case example of a published study using data from Reddit to demonstrate potential steps for interested scholars to follow in conducting online forums research. We explore potential study design challenges that researchers should consider, including the lack of consistent demographic data, difficulties in conducting follow-ups, and the risk of social desirability bias, even in anonymous settings. We also highlight ethical considerations inherent in this type of research. Overall, family scientists can expand their methodological toolkit and gain deeper insights into the lived experiences of individuals and families in the digital age by considering online forums as a rich data source.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"18 3","pages":"652-667"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147695409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Critical Identity Theory: Integrating Intersectional Family Perspectives With Symbolic Interactionism 批判认同理论：整合交叉家庭视角与符号互动主义

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-03-11 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70048

Kari Adamsons, Raymond E. Petren

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A Comprehensive Mapping of Intergenerational Caregiving: A Scoping Review of Dyadic and Family Caregiving 代际照护的综合映射：双代照护和家庭照护的范围回顾

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-05-08 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70067

Chuen Wei Alvin Seah, Tin Mei Yeo, Zoe Jane-Lara Hildon, Yong-Shian Shawn Goh, Xin Hui Jasmine Chua, Jun Yi Claire Teo, Wenru Wang

{"title":"A Comprehensive Mapping of Intergenerational Caregiving: A Scoping Review of Dyadic and Family Caregiving","authors":"Chuen Wei Alvin Seah, Tin Mei Yeo, Zoe Jane-Lara Hildon, Yong-Shian Shawn Goh, Xin Hui Jasmine Chua, Jun Yi Claire Teo, Wenru Wang","doi":"10.1111/jftr.70067","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jftr.70067","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Families remain central to later-life support, yet evidence on intergenerational caregiving is fragmented across dyads, generations, and cultural contexts. This scoping review maps how caregiving is organized and negotiated across structural, associational, affectual, functional, consensual, and normative dimensions. Following PRISMA-ScR and Arksey and O’Malley's framework, seven databases and Google Scholar were searched. Eligible studies reported empirical findings on care exchanged between family members of different generations, sampled at dyadic, triadic, or family levels, and published in English since 2000. Data were charted to Intergenerational Solidarity dimensions and intergenerational ambivalence and synthesized using a framework approach. Forty-nine studies met criteria, largely qualitative and Western. Proximity and co-residence structured caregiving intensity, while distance prompted mediated contact, remittances, rotational arrangements, and formal services. Care flows were multidirectional and networked, moderated by affectual climate and consensual governance. Policy should recognize caregiving as networked and multidirectional, while research must broaden samples and adopt longitudinal designs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47446,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Family Theory & Review","volume":"18 3","pages":"764-783"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jftr.70067","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148285513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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From Family to Death: Murder-Suicide Incidents in an Interdisciplinary Perspective 从家庭到死亡：跨学科视角下的谋杀-自杀事件

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Journal of Family Theory & Review Pub Date : 2026-09-02 Epub Date: 2026-06-15 DOI: 10.1111/jftr.70077

Haoran Xu

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