Tag: family

Study suggests possible genetic component to divorce running in families

From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release: Children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced when compared to those who grew up in two-parent families — and genetic factors… Read more »

Study suggests warmth, not lavish praise, helps children develop self-esteem

From the University of Amsterdam press release: How do children construct views of themselves and their place in the world? Children’s social relationships turn out to be critical. For example, children… Read more »

Study suggests midlife depression may stem from tension with mothers and siblings

From the Iowa State University press release: Relationships with our mothers and siblings change as we become adults and start our own families, but the quality of those relationships still has… Read more »

Study suggests couples weather bickering with a little help from their friends

From the University of Texas at Austin press release: Every couple has conflict, and new research finds that having good friends and family members to turn to alleviates the stress of… Read more »

People who view their relationships as supportive may confidently strive for growth

From the University of Michigan press release: If you’re one of those lucky individuals with high motivation and who actively pursues personal growth goals, thank your family and friends who… Read more »

Study suggests shared custody equals less stress for children

From the Stockholm University press release: Children who live full time with one parent are more likely to feel stressed than children in shared custody situations. The benefit holds regardless of… Read more »

Burdens of spousal caregiving alleviated by appreciation

From the University at Buffalo press release: The fact that spouses often become caregivers for their ailing partners is quite common in American life — and few roles are more stressful…. Read more »

Study suggests parents have more conflicts with their in-laws than do childless couples

From the Suomen Akatemia (Academy of Finland) press release: Intergenerational relations include various forms of help and support but also tensions and conflicts. Although relations with in-laws are the subject of… Read more »