The present study examined patterns of romantic pathways in 100 Israeli emerging adults (54 males) who were followed from age 22 to 29 years. Analyses of interviews at age 29 yielded four distinctive romantic pathways differing in stability and ability to learn from romantic experiences: "Sporadic," "Lengthy Relationships but…

Although becoming a grandmother represents an important transition in a woman's life, it has received scant research attention. This study used the model of growth developed by Schaefer and Moos in an attempt to identify personal and environmental resources that may contribute to a first-time maternal grandmother's mental health and her…

Investigates the degree of intimacy in the relationships of children of divorce with their parents and peers. Utilizes a study of 208 urban, Israeli elementary school children. Findings indicate that divorce may hurt object relations with the father and decrease intimacy with mother and friends. (FMW)