Bridging the Gap: Clinical Applications of Research Findings on the Spouse and Stepparent Roles in Remarriage

Authors

Kay Pasley, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
David C. Dollahite, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Marilyn Ihinger-Tallman, Washington State University

Keywords

family counseling, family therapy, remarriage, stepfamily, stepparent

Abstract

A review of the findings from selected studies on the spousal and stepparental roles is offered. Most articles on the topic emphasize either reporting findings from research studies or outlining a series of clinical interventions. This article emphasizes both because effective clinical interventions with stepfamilies must stem from the relevant findings from empirical research. The review of literature serves as a necessary foundation for the nine clinical recommendations discussed.

Original Publication Citation

Pasley, K., Dollahite, D. C., & Ihinger-Tallman, M. (1993). Bridging the gap: Clinical applications of research findings on the spouse and stepparent roles in remarriage. Family Relations, 42(3), 315-322.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Pasley, Kay; Dollahite, David C.; and Ihinger-Tallman, Marilyn, "Bridging the Gap: Clinical Applications of Research Findings on the Spouse and Stepparent Roles in Remarriage" (1993). Faculty Publications. 5017.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5017

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

1993-7

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7788

Publisher

Family Relations

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

Copyright Use Information

http://lib.byu.edu/about/copyright/