My long-term research goals focus on investigating the longitudinal trajectories and predictors of coparenting quality, with the aim of uncovering the factors that enhance resilience and well-being for both parents and children. High-quality coparenting relationships are crucial for fostering positive parent-child relationships and supporting optimal social-emotional development. I seek to elucidate the interplay between coparenting quality, romantic relationship dynamics, and overall family well-being. By exploring how these elements interact, I hope to enhance our theoretical understanding of family systems and provide practical insights for designing effective interventions. Ultimately, my work aims to identify key strategies for improving coparenting relationships, thus contributing to the well-being of families across various contexts.

Coparenting and Family Well-Being

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.

Dyadic Family Relationships and Romantic Attachment