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{"title":"Why regulate? Understanding the role of perceived parental emotion regulation in offspring emotional development","authors":"Hayley D. Seely,&nbsp;Kristin D. Mickelson","doi":"10.1111/fare.13142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13142","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The current study aimed to examine the role of perceived parental emotion regulation in adult–offspring internalizing symptoms, investigating emotional intelligence (EI) as a mediator and gender as a moderator.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>EI is well researched and associated with numerous benefits including academic achievement, physical and mental health, and success throughout life. While some research suggests EI can be taught, the relationship between perceived parent emotionality and offspring EI has yet to be empirically tested.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To increase participant diversity, two samples were collected and combined: one from a southwestern university and a second through Amazon's Mechanical Turk. Participants (<i>N</i> = 866) reported their EI and internalizing symptoms along with their perception of parents' emotion regulation during childhood.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Results showed a significant relationship between perceived parental emotion regulation and internalizing symptoms that was mediated by EI, with gender serving as a significant moderator.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Both maternal and paternal regulation play important roles in offspring EI and internalizing symptoms but perceived maternal emotion regulation may be particularly beneficial for women.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Future research is needed to investigate the intricacies of specific emotions, gender, and culture, as well as the impact of discrepancies in emotionality between parents and frequency of regulation versus dysregulation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 2","pages":"985-1001"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the use of AI avatars by marriage and family therapists practitioners as a therapeutic intervention","authors":"Alex D. Colvin,&nbsp;Crystal Benjamin","doi":"10.1111/fare.13145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13145","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This article provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) avatar technology and its potential use as a therapeutic intervention by licensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs) within the family system context.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>With the growth of marriage and family therapy, it is essential to equip future practitioners with tools for effective service delivery. As virtual environments evolve, MFTs must be prepared to engage clients of all ages interested in these technologies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The authors present a conceptual paper on AI avatar technology, exploring its applications in therapy and examining the diffusion of innovation theory to assess its adoption.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>AI avatars offer many benefits, including increasing accessibility and affordability; enhanced communication in virtual settings; augmenting treatment possibilities for individuals and families; and a safe, anonymous environment that encourages client expression. This technology also helps alleviate therapist burnout.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although AI should not replace human interactions, it can enhance the delivery of MFT practices, helping the profession stay relevant in this digital age and improving therapy accessibility.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Integrating this technology can create new training opportunities for practitioners. Professional associations should develop guidelines to optimize the use of AI in therapeutic practice as the digital revolution advances.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 3","pages":"1341-1353"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144214215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics of adult children with autism and caregiver burden","authors":"Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski,&nbsp;Fei Wang,&nbsp;Preethy Sarah Samuel","doi":"10.1111/fare.13141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13141","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study's purpose was to determine if parental perceptions of their adult children's communication, behavior, and socialization skills were significantly associated with caregiver burden after controlling for income and age of the child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Most parents provide support to their children with ASD across the lifespan. This study focused on informing knowledge gaps in caregiving literature in determining which ASD characteristics contribute to caregiver burden.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data gathered from 320 parents of adult children with ASD were used to conduct regression analysis to understand how caregiver burden was influenced by three core characteristics of ASD while controlling for age and income.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Behavior of the adult child predicted caregiver burden and its four types, whereas communication predicted time dependence burden. Caregivers with higher income reported less total and developmental burden and those with older children reported less time dependence burden.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings demonstrate that behavioral challenges of an adult child with ASD contribute significantly to the parental perceptions of caregiver burden, warranting support for aging parents.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Professionals should be encouraged and supported to provide services to parents who support their adult children with decreased communication abilities, behavioral, and/or socialization challenges daily.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 2","pages":"931-950"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Changes in marital relationships over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic","authors":"Karen B. Vanterpool,&nbsp;Heather M. Francis,&nbsp;Kirsten M. Greer,&nbsp;Zoe Moscovici,&nbsp;Cynthia A. Graham,&nbsp;Stephanie A. Sanders,&nbsp;Robin R. Milhausen,&nbsp;William L. Yarber","doi":"10.1111/fare.13143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13143","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this study was to document changes in marital relationships over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Research has suggested both positive and negative effects of the pandemic on marital relationships, but few studies have explored changes in relationship quality at different phases of the pandemic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Online survey data were collected from married individuals (<i>n</i> = 3,221, mean age 39.5 years, <i>SD</i> = 5.61) living in the United States at three time points during the pandemic: April 2020, December 2020–January 2021, and August–September, 2021. We report the findings on responses to an open-ended question: “Please explain how your relationship has changed over the course of the coronavirus.” Inductive qualitative content analysis was conducted.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Most participants reported some changes in their relationships; positive changes were more prevalent than negative changes across the three time periods.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our findings are consistent with previous literature but also provide new insights into how marriages may have been differentially affected at early versus later stages of the pandemic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Clinical implications of the findings are discussed, including specific recommendations for therapists working with couples.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 2","pages":"642-657"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/fare.13143","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mindfulness protects relationship quality from stress: Roles of trait mindfulness and relationship mindfulness","authors":"Yunzhi Zheng,&nbsp;Crystal G. Marroquin,&nbsp;Jonathan G. Kimmes","doi":"10.1111/fare.13139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13139","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to empirically test how trait mindfulness (i.e., one's general tendency to be mindful) and relationship mindfulness (i.e., being mindful in relationships) protect couple relationships from stress and the potential extra buffer perceived partner relationship mindfulness provides.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Stress has harmful effects on couple relationships, but mindfulness may mitigate such effects. Yet, no study has empirically tested the distinct but complementary roles various forms of mindfulness play in this process.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A sample of 249 individuals in romantic relationships completed a cross-sectional survey that included measures of mindfulness, perceived stress, and relationship quality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>(a) Trait mindfulness was associated with better relationship quality through reduced perceived stress. (b) Relationship mindfulness moderated the link between perceived stress and negative relationship quality and was a moderated mediator in the model. (c) Perceived partner relationship mindfulness served as an extra buffer on the link between perceived stress and negative relationship quality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results extended the theoretical model of mindfulness and romantic relationships by empirically demonstrating the various roles of mindfulness in protecting relationships from stress.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Practitioners should consider targeting both trait mindfulness and relationship mindfulness, as well as promoting perceived partner relationship mindfulness and joint participation in mindfulness-based couple interventions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 2","pages":"774-790"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of fathers' overseas employment on left-behind children in Turkey: A phenomenological exploration","authors":"Duygu Türker,&nbsp;Elif Çimşir","doi":"10.1111/fare.13146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13146","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Turkish children left behind (<i>N</i> = 16, age range 10–13 years) due to fathers' international work migration.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>International labor migration is prevalent among fathers in the rural areas of Turkey, significantly impacting the lives of left-behind children (LBC).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using a phenomenological qualitative approach, data were gathered through semistructured interviews and a focus group.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three primary themes and 10 subthemes emerged, including (a) risks associated with changes in the family system, such as parentification and neglect; (b) emotional and psychological reactions, such as grief and loss, feelings of alienation, concerns for the father's safety and well-being, and envy of peers; and (c) coping strategies and resources employed by participants, encompassing both positive and negative coping mechanisms, social support, and the quality and continuity of their relationship with their father.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>LBC experience the impact of changes in familial structure resulting from their father's work migration, potentially leading to specific adverse circumstances such as parentification and neglect. In addition to facing the negative psychological effects of paternal absence, some of these children can effectively cope with the situation.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Addressing the potential risks of parentification, neglect, and psychological impacts at a structural level is crucial for promoting the well-being and resilience of LBC in Turkey and other countries.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 2","pages":"870-890"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/fare.13146","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adverse childhood experiences among parents in prison: Implications for parenting","authors":"Mariann A. Howland,&nbsp;Luke Muentner,&nbsp;Valerie Clark,&nbsp;Grant Duwe,&nbsp;Rebecca J. Shlafer","doi":"10.1111/fare.13134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13134","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examined rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among parents of at least one minor child compared to nonparents in prison, and, among parents, mothers compared to fathers. We then assessed associations between ACEs and seven parenting variables (e.g., contact with children, interest in parenting classes).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>High rates of adverse and traumatic childhood experiences are documented among general prison samples. Little is known about ACEs specifically among parents in prison and possible impacts on parenting.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants were 1,157 parents of at least one minor child (919 fathers, 198 mothers) and 549 nonparents from adult prisons in a Midwestern U.S. state. Measures were part of a larger needs and responsivity survey in 2021.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Overall, 86% of individuals endorsed at least one ACE. Parents and nonparents reported similar levels of ACEs. Fathers endorsing more ACEs reported more challenges in parenting across six of seven variables. No statistically significant associations were found for mothers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings underscore the need for both general and parenting-focused prison programs and practices to address the ubiquity of childhood trauma among those incarcerated.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Prison-based parenting interventions can be designed and tailored to respond to and disrupt intergenerational patterns of trauma, especially for fathers.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 2","pages":"1021-1041"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/fare.13134","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dynamic harmony: Unveiling therapeutic attunement in emotionally focused couples therapy via machine learning","authors":"Gökçenay Başer,&nbsp;Oğuzhan Başer,&nbsp;Nilüfer Kafescioğlu,&nbsp;Gizem Erdem","doi":"10.1111/fare.13140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13140","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The goals of the study were to examine therapists' and clients' emotional states and expressions in an emotionally focused therapy (EFT) couple session, to assess therapeutic attunement between the clients and the therapist, and to explore its alignment with EFT techniques.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Therapeutic attunement is crucial for fostering a therapeutic alliance in couples therapy, yet examining triadic relationships between therapist and partners is methodologically challenging. This case study introduces a novel computational social science approach to capture attunement in an EFT session.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A full-length, publicly available EFT session video was analyzed. We generated text, audio, and image data for computerized tracking and conducted a multimodal analysis of emotions using mixture of experts machine learning models.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Seven emotion states were analyzed: anger, fear, surprise, disgust, joy, sadness, and neutral. The results indicated a close alignment between the couple and the therapist's emotions, suggesting high attunement. Three types of attunement by timing were identified: on time, therapist initiated, and delayed. Attunement peaks aligned with EFT techniques.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>High levels of therapeutic attunement, facilitated by EFT techniques, can be effectively captured and analyzed using machine learning.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study highlights the feasibility of using machine learning to track attunement dynamics and aids therapists in exploring therapeutic ruptures.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 3","pages":"1323-1340"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/fare.13140","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144214199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social networks and help-seeking among Korean immigrant intimate partner violence survivors","authors":"Jeongsuk Kim,&nbsp;Chunrye Kim","doi":"10.1111/fare.13138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13138","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigated help-seeking behaviors among Korean immigrant women facing intimate partner violence (IPV) and examined how their social networks influence the help-seeking process.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although existing research highlights the role of social networks in supporting IPV survivors, limited studies explore how these networks specifically impact Korean immigrant women's help-seeking experiences.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted in-depth interviews with 16 Korean immigrant women who self-identified as IPV survivors. Interviews occurred either in person at our New York office or via online or phone interviews. Thematic analysis was employed for data analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Two primary themes emerged regarding Korean immigrants' help-seeking behavior in IPV situations: (a) passive help-seeking within interpersonal networks and (b) active help-seeking through ethnic-based online networks. Korean women tended to avoid disclosing IPV and seeking help from family or local church members. Instead, they often preferred to seek anonymous support through ethnic-based online platforms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Existing interpersonal networks were rarely used as a route for seeking help, primarily due to cultural norms and stigma. However, online Korean communities emerged as a meaningful resource, facilitating connections with others facing similar challenges and providing anonymous support.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To facilitate IPV disclosure and better support abused Korean immigrants, we should promote and enhance online platforms that offer confidential emotional support, information, and resources.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 2","pages":"692-706"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chinese parents' education anxiety, parenting, and problem behaviors in preschool children: Child competence as moderator","authors":"Mingzhu Wang,&nbsp;Yaming Lin,&nbsp;Qianqian Xu,&nbsp;Hui Liu,&nbsp;Yiwei Li,&nbsp;Qimeng Duan","doi":"10.1111/fare.13135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.13135","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigated how parental education anxiety was associated with preschoolers' internalizing and externalizing problems, and whether these associations were mediated by parenting styles. Additionally, the moderating role of children's competence in learning was examined.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Chinese parents are generally anxious about their children's education. However, the implications of parental education anxiety for children's adjustment and the underlying mechanisms are still unclear.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 317 Chinese parents of preschool children aged 5 to 6 years from urban areas of China participated in this study and completed a set of questionnaires online.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parental education anxiety was positively associated with internalizing and externalizing problems in preschool children. Such associations were mediated by authoritarian parenting, whereas the mediating role of authoritative parenting was not significant. Children's competence in learning moderated the link between parental education anxiety and child internalizing problems across child gender, whereas its moderating role in the link between parental education anxiety and child externalizing problems was only evident in boys. In addition, the positive relation of parental education anxiety to authoritarian parenting was stronger in families with children who had low competence than in families with children who had high competence.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parental education anxiety was a risk factor for children's psychological adjustment, and authoritarian parenting represented one of the underlying mechanisms. Moreover, children's competence in learning buffered the adverse effects of parental education anxiety.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Implications</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Intervention programs need to develop strategies that can alleviate parents' education anxiety. The cultivation of children's overall competence is also needed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48206,"journal":{"name":"Family Relations","volume":"74 2","pages":"969-984"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}