Creating Affirming Environments: A Toolbox to Help Programs Serve LGBTQ+ Relationships Effectively
Published 2023Matthew Rivas-Koehl,* Menglin Wei,* Mindy E. Scott, and Elizabeth Wildsmith *Equal contributors Download toolkit Overview This toolkit provides research-informed recommendations…
An Annotated Bibliography on Research That Explores Black Families’ Participation in Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education, Economic Stability, and Positive Mental Health
Published 2023Tia Dickerson*, Elvis Gyan*, Mindy E. Scott, Ria Shelton, and Lisa Kim *equal contributors Download full annotated bibliography Introduction This…
Conceptualizing and Measuring Romantic Relationship Quality in Adulthood
Published 2023Paul Hemez, Karen Benjamin Guzzo, Susan L. Brown, Wendy D. Manning, and Krista K. Westrick-Payne Download brief Overview Romantic relationships—which…
Exploring Family Structure Diversity Among Children in Families With Low Incomes
Published 2023Gabrielle Juteau, Susan L. Brown, Wendy D. Manning and Krista K. Westrick-Payne Read the full brief Over the last several…
What a Decade of Research on Stepfamilies Tells Us About this Diverse Family Form
Published 2023Stepfamilies are complex. Research from the last decade highlights the diversity of stepfamilies in the United States, how they differ…
Supporting Coparenting Relationships for Hispanic Participants in Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Programs
Published 2023Review which draws from existing research and practice guidance as well as conversations with practitioners to provide considerations and relevant strategies to support HMRE programs serving Hispanic coparents.
45 Years of Teens’ Shifting Views on Marriage, Family, and Work
Published 2023Analysis of 45 years of nationally representative data from high school seniors provided by the Monitoring the Future study to examine how teens’ attitudes about financial success, marriage, and having a family have shifted along with these broader societal and economic changes.
Celebrating and Supporting Fathers’ Roles in Caring for Children
Published 2023Katherine Graham, Wendy D. Manning, Krista K. Payne, Susan L. Brown, Karen Benjamin Guzzo, and Elizabeth Wildsmith Many men want…
Mother’s Day Reflections on the Diverse Experiences of Motherhood
Published 2023Mother’s Day factsheet on the diverse experiences of motherhood, including stats on childbearing, mothers’ family structures and work experiences, disparities in health and well-being, and information on programs, policies, and resources that can support equitable outcomes for all mothers.
