• Culturally Adapting an Evidence-based Parenting Intervention for Latinos
  Presented by: Kendal Holtrop, Ana Rocío Escobar-Chew, J. Rubén Parra-Cardona

• Inconsistent Parenting and Child Romantic Outcomes
  Presented by: Florensia F. Surjadi, Frederick O. Lorenz, K. A. S. Wickrama

• Mother Knows Best? Inhibitory Maternal Gatekeeping and its Influence on the Mother-Child Relationship
  Presented by: KayLee C. Dunn Family, Erin Kramer Holmes, James M. Harper, W. Justin Dyer, Randal D. Day

• Ethnic Identity Theory: The Case of Adolescents From Dual-Heritage Families
  Presented by: Melinda Airr Gonzales-Backen

Papers from Family Therapy, Ethnic Minorities and Family Science Sections

Abstracts

Culturally Adapting an Evidence-based Parenting Intervention for Latinos

Presented by: Kendal Holtrop, Ana Rocío Escobar-Chew, J. Rubén Parra-Cardona

Latinos constitute the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. However, the cultural adaptation and dissemination of evidence-based parenting interventions for this population remains limited. This paper presentation will begin by justifying the importance of cultural adaptation research as a key strategy for reducing mental health disparities among diverse populations. It will go on to describe a program of research aimed at culturally adapting an evidence-based parenting intervention for Latino immigrant parents. Preliminary findings from the initial phase of this research project will be presented. This presentation will conclude by discussing implications for family therapy research and practice.  

Inconsistent Parenting and Child Romantic Outcomes

Presented by: Florensia F. Surjadi, Frederick O. Lorenz, K. A. S. Wickrama

This study examined the long term influence of inconsistent parenting practices in adolescence on subsequent conflict with romantic partner during young adulthood years. Inconsistent parenting practices during adolescence indirectly influenced conflict with romantic partner in the early years of marriage or cohabitation through a series of behavioral and psychological processes in adolescence and early adulthood. Implications for practitioners working with couples and families will be discussed.

Mother Knows Best? Inhibitory Maternal Gatekeeping and its Influence on the Mother-Child Relationship

Presented by: KayLee C. Dunn Family, Erin Kramer Holmes, James M. Harper, W. Justin Dyer, Randal D. Day

This study explored the relationship between inhibitory maternal gatekeeping attitudes, inhibitory maternal gatekeeping behaviors, psychological control, observed mother-adolescent warmth, and adolescent report of maternal involvement. The sample consisted of 331 mothers in two-parent families from the Flourishing Families Project. The preliminary results of a path analysis revealed that maternal gatekeeping attitudes had a direct link to maternal gatekeeping behaviors. Maternal gatekeeping behaviors were related to adolescent report of maternal involvement but not observed maternal warmth. Psychological control mediated the relationship between inhibitory maternal gatekeeping behaviors and adolescent report of maternal involvement.

Ethnic Identity Theory: The Case of Adolescents from Dual-Heritage Families

Presented by: Melinda Airr Gonzales-Backen

The current paper is a critical review of the literature on the ethnic identity formation of adolescents from dual heritage families. A body of literature has developed in recent years and has increased our understanding of ethnic identity formation among ethnic minorities, but few studies have examined ethnic identity formation among biethnic adolescents. Research that does focus on biethnic  youth is centered on ethnic labels rather than identity. The current paper utilizes ecological theory as a foundation for understanding the complexities of biethnic identity formation within context and makes specific recommendations for moving toward a better understanding of biethnic identity.