Examined the prediction that marital adjustment would be more a function of intra-relationship skills and beliefs than of extra-relationship hardships among dual-worker couples. In support of the predictions, the couples' belief in their ability to resolve disagreements was found to be the best predictor of marital adjustment. (Author/BL)

Survey results indicated adult day care is a resource that families draw upon to help them cope with the care of an elderly disabled member. It enables them to better attend to the person's needs as well as their own and aids in improving family relationships. Gender effects are discussed. (Author/BL)

Used stress and coping model to study predictors of individual differences in caregiver depression and satisfaction among 72 wife caregivers of husbands with Alzheimer's disease. Specifically examined relationship-focused caregiver coping strategies. Findings support need for expansion of conceptualization of caregiver coping to include…

Analyzed stress-related variables as possible predictors of role strain among married college women. Establishing role priorities appeared as a significant moderator variable. Women who placed family first perceived their husband's emotional support for their student role and school activities, which helped alleviate strain. Child-care needs were…

We tested a hypothetical model linking maternal education and maternal coping behavior with parent-child relationship quality, and in turn, children's self-regulatory behavior and mental health difficulties. Consistent with predictions, mothers' use of active coping behaviors predicted more positive parent-child relationship quality, greater child…