Research

Coparenting, Parental Gatekeeping and Family Well-Being

My long-term research goals focus on investigating the longitudinal trajectories and predictors of coparenting quality, with a particular emphasis on parental gatekeeping, to uncover the factors that enhance resilience and well-being for both parents and children. am particularly interested in understanding the complex interplay between coparenting quality, romantic relationship dynamics, and overall family well-being. By exploring how these interconnected elements shape family functioning over time, I aim to advance our theoretical understanding of family systems and contribute to the development of evidence-based interventions.

Dyadic Family Relationships and Romantic Attachment

My research interests also center on the dynamics of parental involvement, particularly through the lenses of adult attachment and maternal gatekeeping (preferences and struggles of mothers to control the role of fathers in terms of involvement with housework and childcare activities). This intersection allows for a nuanced exploration of how attachment styles influence parenting roles and relationships. By examining these dynamics, I aim to contribute to the understanding of individual-level predictors of parental involvement and address critical gaps in the literature, especially in non-WEIRD contexts and cross-cultural settings.