Differentiation of Self, Couple Adjustment and Family Life Cycle: A Cross-Sectional Study

Freitas, Jorge Peixoto; Rodríguez‐González, Martiño; Crabtree, Sarah A.; Martins, Mariana V.

doi:10.1080/01926187.2020.1736689

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“…In line with research findings on heterosexual populations (e.g., Gubbins et al 2010;Işık et al 2020;Knerr and Bartle-Haring 2010;Lampis 2016;Lampis et al 2017a, b;Lampis et al 2019a, b;Peixoto-Freitas et al 2020;Peleg 2008;Rodríguez-González et al 2020;Skowron 2000), the results also confirmed the positive association between differentiation of self and relationship satisfaction in lesbians and gay men. Indeed, participants with higher levels of differentiation of self also showed higher levels of relationship satisfaction.…”

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“…In particular, in analyzing a couple's functioning, partners' differentiation of self appears to be fundamental to the ability to achieve intimacy and mutuality in an intimate relationship (e.g., Gubbins et al 2010). Indeed, several studies conducted on heterosexual populations have highlighted positive associations between good differentiation of self and couple relationship satisfaction and adjustment (e.g., Gubbins et al 2010;Işık et al 2020;Lampis 2016;Peixoto-Freitas et al 2020;Peleg 2008;Rodríguez-González et al 2020;Skowron 2000).…”

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Adult Attachment, Differentiation of Self, and Relationship Satisfaction in Lesbians and Gay Men

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We examined adult attachment styles, differentiation of self, and relationship satisfaction in a sample of 298 Italian lesbians (48%) and gay men (52%), all of whom were ages 19–71 years (M = 36.1; SD = 11.8) and in a couple relationship for at least six months. Participants were recruited via the Internet and completed a web-based survey. We tested the hypotheses that attachment insecurity and differentiation of self would predict relationship satisfaction, as well as that differentiation of self would mediate the relationship between adult attachment and relationship satisfaction. Results supported the hypotheses, thus indicating that attachment insecurity and differentiation of self were correlated with and predicted relationship satisfaction. Furthermore, results supported the hypothesized mediating role of differentiation of self. Finally, results indicated that younger participants, lesbians, and participants in civil unions reported higher levels of relationship satisfaction. Implications for counselors and therapists working with LG populations are discussed.

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“…Successfully transitioning from one developmental stage to the next in the family life cycle requires the completion of certain appropriate tasks. Achievement of tasks in each stage strongly correlates with adjustment and fulfillment of marriage expectations (Peixoto-Freitas et al, 2020). Fertility is affected by gender roles, especially in the transition from marriage to childbearing, and women typically bear the responsibility for fertility problems (Ray et al, 2020).…”

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Childbearing Perceptions Among Taiwanese Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization Treatment: A Qualitative Study

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Introduction: Some infertile women are eager to have children. The purpose of this study was to explore the childbearing perceptions of women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Methodology: Qualitative phenomenological data were collected from 20 infertile women who received IVF treatment in Taiwan. We conducted one-on-one in-depth interviews with the women. Audio recordings were transcribed as textual data and analyzed using Giorgi content analysis until saturation was achieved. Results: Three themes were identified: important tasks related to practicing the family life cycle, ensuring a tight circle of marriage, and the hope to change health. Discussion: Perceptions regarding childbearing in women undergoing IVF treatment in the context of the traditional Chinese fertility culture are multifaceted. To improve the overall integrity of health care provided to infertile women, nurses should be encouraged to consider the cultural connotations and needs of infertile women in the clinic.

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“…In summary, the study aims to analyze the level of parenting stress in a group of first-time mothers, aged between 15 and 20 years old, from Palermo (Italy). Specifically, the research focus is focused on the level of maternal self-differentiation and the ability to both regulate their own emotional experiences and modulate relational closeness and autonomy level in every significant relationship (Peixoto-Freitas et al, 2020). In other words, the aim is to explore the separation-individuation process from parents, as an .…”

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Self-differentiation and parenting stress in adolescent mothers. An exploratory study

Salerno,

Tosto,

Raciti

et al. 2024

Front. Dev. Psychol.

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IntroductionAdolescent motherhood, a phenomenon that has a strong social impact, is explored, focusing particularly on the mother's psychosocial development, parental role, skill, and parenting-related stress.MethodsThis study aims to analyze the connection between maternal self-differentiation in first-time mothers (aged between 15 and 20 years old) and parenting stress levels, including some moderating variables, such as dyadic adjustment, maternal self-esteem, and perceived social support.ResultsThe analyses highlighted the following significant results: emotional cutoff and fusion with others are predictors of parenting stress (β = −0.38, p < 0.05, and β = 0.36, p = 0.05, respectively); emotional cutoff is also found to be a significant predictor of parent–child dysfunctional interaction (β = −0.42, p < 0.05), while fusion with others predicts a mother's perception of her child as difficult (β = 0.39, p < 0.05); a predictive effect of the positive self-worth on a mother's perception of having a difficult child is found (β = −0.37, p < 0.05); and a predictive effect of dyadic cohesion on a mother's perception of having a difficult child (β = −0.40, p < 0.05) is found.DiscussionThe results are discussed from a sociocultural perspective, and their implications on early motherhood, especially in Italy, are considered.

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Differentiation of Self, Couple Adjustment and Family Life Cycle: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 46 publications

Adult Attachment, Differentiation of Self, and Relationship Satisfaction in Lesbians and Gay Men

Adult Attachment, Differentiation of Self, and Relationship Satisfaction in Lesbians and Gay Men

Childbearing Perceptions Among Taiwanese Women Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization Treatment: A Qualitative Study

Self-differentiation and parenting stress in adolescent mothers. An exploratory study

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