Abstract

RIPOLL-NUNEZ, Karen; MARTINEZ ARRIETA, Karen  and  GIRALDO GALLO, Ángela María. Child-rearing Decisions in Stepfamilies. Rev. colomb. psicol. [online]. 2013, vol.22, n.1, pp.163-177. ISSN 0121-5469.

The purpose of this study was to identify the experiences of mothers and fathers in stepfamilies with regard to child-rearing decisions. After interviewing nine mothers and three fathers that were in their second or third marital union, data analysis of the identified issues indicated that biological mothers and fathers perceive a greater autonomy in decisions related to the upbringing of their children. However, they also perceive their current partners to be involved in the child-rearing process and related decisions. Results are discussed on the basis of the existing literature on decision-making and child-rearing in stepfamilies.

Keywords : reconstituted families; couple relationships; decision-making; child-rearing; parent-child relationships.

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