The influence of family cohesion and relational maintenance strategies on stress in first semester college students

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-471
Author(s):  
Lindsey S. Aloia ◽  
Claire Strutzenberg
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Family Cohesion ◽  
Relational Maintenance ◽  
Maintenance Strategies ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Relational Maintenance Strategies

Relational Maintenance Strategies and Satisfaction in the Stepmother–Stepdaughter Dyad

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-386
Author(s):  
Melissa Maier ◽  
Katie Turkiewicz ◽  
Anna R. Herrman
Keyword(s):  
Relational Maintenance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relational Satisfaction ◽  
Maintenance Strategies ◽  
Share Task ◽  
Communication Challenges ◽  
Task Strategies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Relational Maintenance Strategies ◽  
Practical Implications

Existing research demonstrates the unique communication challenges faced within stepfamilies—particularly within the stepmother–stepdaughter dyad. This study examined the stepmother–stepdaughter relationship using Canary and Stafford’s relational maintenance strategy measure (RMSM). Specifically, researchers identified which relational maintenance strategies (RMS) are utilized by stepmothers and stepdaughters and the relationship between RMS and relational satisfaction. A sample of stepmothers ( n = 20) and stepdaughters ( n = 61) completed the RMSM and a relational satisfaction measure. Results indicate that stepmothers and stepdaughters most frequently use positivity and share task strategies, and that the openness strategy is strongly and positively related to relational satisfaction. Theoretical implications for scholars and practical implications for counselors and stepfamilies, along with areas for future research, are discussed.

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