Author
Acar, Ibrahim H., Gurmen, M. Selenga, Gure, Pelin
Publication Date
2024-09-22
Publication Place
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Wiley
Subject
Psychological distress, Preschool children, Dyadic interactions, Couple satisfaction, Coparenting, Actor-partner interdependence mediation model
Type
Periodical
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
0194-472X
Record ID
1148176b-3a1f-43ae-9321-7f89d502cbf8
Library Location
Psychology
Date
2024-09-22
Sample Text
The current research explored the dyadic relationships between general psychological distress (GPD) and coparenting dimensions (cooperation, conflict, triangulation) through the mediation of couple satisfaction among parents with young children. The sample comprised 184 heterosexual couples (184 mothers, 184 fathers, age range from 25 to 57 years) married for 10 years on average. The actor-partner interdependence model (APIM) and APIM Mediation Model analyses demonstrated significant relationships between mothers' and fathers' GPD and all three of their own coparenting dimensions (direct actor effects), also through their own couple satisfaction (indirect actor-actor effects). Additionally, mothers' GPD had direct effects on fathers' coparenting cooperation (partner effect). Fathers' GPD had significant indirect effects on all dimensions of mothers' coparenting through mothers' couple satisfaction (partner-actor effects), plus on mothers' coparenting triangulation through fathers' couple satisfaction (actor-partner effect). Findings were in line with Family System Theory and consistent with prior research. Clinical implications were discussed.
DOI
10.1111/jmft.12739
