Family Relationships

Research on family relationships in FCS employs diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to address family dynamics, the development and change in relationships over the lifecourse, and the influence of family relationships on development, health, and well-being. More specifically, our research examines the role of families in shaping health disparities and social inequalities within the United States, the impact of parent communication on children’s development of language and values, intimate partner murder-suicides across age groups, elder mistreatment, the intersection of domestic labor and partner relationship quality, and the bidirectional relationships between parenting and child well-being. We are also interested in policies that impact families, parent education and how to best support families.

Our research on family relationships examines the quality of family relationships, the impact of policies and programs on them, and the sequelae of family relationships.

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