There are numerous studies within the field of communication that examine the variables likely to contribute to a positive stepparent relationship. The variables that account for the most amount of variance include (which lean toward a positive relationship between stepparent and the stepchild): the biological parent is not active in the life of the child, the stepfamily was created when the child was young (5-6 and younger), and the stepparent does not try to usurp or dominate the decisions of the (often residential) biological parent. Are there other variable/contributing factors that you have found when analyzing positive vs. negative stepparent-stepchild relationships?
These resources may interest you:
Article Factors Associated with Positive Relationships between Stepf...
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1741-3737.2010.00814.x
https://www.apa.org/monitor/dec05/stepfamily
Article On Becoming a Stepparent
https://www.jstor.org/stable/353611?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents
Article Stepfather–Adolescent Relationship Quality During the First ...
Stephen Cheung. Thank you so much! These articles are so helpful. I really appreciate your time to provide the links.
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