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- Title
Integrating Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Coparenting.
- Authors
Kotila, Letitia E.; Schoppe‐Sullivan, Sarah J.
- Abstract
Rapidly changing demographics of American families have redefined coparenting and brought about the need for cross-disciplinary measurement and theory integration that is grounded in a developmental, life course perspective. First, we briefly review sociological scholarship on coparenting, highlighting both qualitative and quantitative work. Second, we provide a brief historical overview of coparenting from the psychological perspective, focusing on its theoretical foundation, multiple components, and importance for individuals and families. Third, we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of sociological approaches to coparenting and discuss the benefits of integration. Finally, we suggest avenues for future interdisciplinary work on coparenting that are heavily shaped by the shifting demographics of American families.
- Subjects
UNITED States; CO-parents; PARENTING research; DEMOGRAPHIC change; FAMILIES; JOINT custody of children
- Publication
Sociology Compass, 2015, Vol 9, Issue 8, p731
- ISSN
1751-9020
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/soc4.12285