Family Functioning,Family Structure,and Differentiation of Self in Heterosexual Spanish Couples: An Actor–Partner Analysis |
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| Authors: | Martio Rodríguez‐Gonzlez Maria Schweer‐Collins Chance A Bell Jonathan G Sandberg Carmen Rodríguez‐Naranjo |
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| Institution: | Martiño Rodríguez‐González,Maria Schweer‐Collins,Chance A. Bell,Jonathan G. Sandberg,Carmen Rodríguez‐Naranjo |
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| Abstract: | This study used an actor–partner interdependence model to assess the relationship between differentiation of self and family functioning in a sample of 118 heterosexual Spanish couples, with additional attention to family structural correlates, including age of the children, number of children in the household, and educational level. Results showed a significant actor effect, with greater differentiation of self levels predicting better family functioning within individuals. Implications for mental health professionals regarding differentiation are provided. |
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| Keywords: | differentiation of self family functioning actor– partner interdependence modeling couples Family Assessment Device |
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