PSY 3123 Study Guide - Coparenting, The Brady Bunch, Role Conflict

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3123
• Professor: Mary Theresa Howard

Document Summary

Remarriage a new trend: divorce rate and remarriages are increasing. In 2011 census, it counted stepfamilies for the first time: of the 3m couples with children, 87. 4% were intact families (comprised of two parents and their biological or adopted children) and 12. 6% were stepfamilies. In 2011, 7. 4% of couples with children were simple stepfamilies. An additional 5. 2% of couples with children were complex stepfamilies: nearly 50% of same-sex couples with children were stepfamilies. 3 distinct stages in establishing a second marriage: Entering the new relationship: achieve an emotional divorce from their earlier union, new couple must commit themselves to the new family with all its complications. Planning the new marriage and family: open and honest communication is important, accept that difficulties will not be solved overnight, maintain or establish relationships with others outside the household (ex. Relationships with the new spouse and his or her children: children need to stay connected with the extended families of both ex-spouses.