Read about parental divorce, parental loss, family estrangement, and more in the August issue of JMF: tinyurl.com/JMF-Aug2026 #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

JMF in the media: The Conversation referenced JMF research in a piece about how touch in a romantic relationship can feel unsafe to a partner who experienced childhood maltreatment: tinyurl.com/4x5uzhvz Find the JMF article here: tinyurl.com/3fppxsb2

A partner’s touch can feel unsafe for people with a history of childhood maltreatment

Sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and neglect experienced as a child, can change how a partner’s affection feels as an adult, potentially impacting a romantic relationship.

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The August issue of JMF is available now! tinyurl.com/JMF-Aug2026 Featuring articles on family disruption and reorganization, cohabitation, marriage, and more. Most articles are #OpenAccess #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #MarriageResearch #ParentingResearch

JMF in the media: The Times of India referenced JMF research in a piece about parents' caregiving habits remaining in place with their adult children: tinyurl.com/ynjyuezp The JMF article examined effects on parents' well-being of daily experiences with their grown children: tinyurl.com/4d5u45md

Psychology says parents who keep reminding their adult children about appointments, weather, and errands aren't trying to control them; caregiving habits can remain active long after children no longe...

This scene plays out in millions of households every week. A grown professional is walking out the door for a job interview or packing for a weekend trip when their phone buzzes.

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Before we get into our new August issue of JMF, let's enjoy a look back at August 2025: tinyurl.com/JMF-Aug2025 #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch

Check out the brief reports in the June issue of JMF, sharing significant and timely research contributions in a shorter format: tinyurl.com/JMF-June2026 #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

JMF in the media: The Conversation referenced JMF research in a piece about how childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm relationships decades later: tinyurl.com/4ts6k8hm JMF meta-analysis examined same-sex relationships prior to U.S. legalization of same-sex marriage: tinyurl.com/5b3n75hd

Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later – psychologists explain how to reconnect with yourself and your partner

Guilt and shame from being rejected, discriminated against or bullied as a child can carry into adulthood. But making meaning from these experiences can help with healing.

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Catch up on new JMF research published in the past few weeks: bit.ly/JMFEarlyView #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

Find articles on intergenerational family relationships in the latest issue of JMF: tinyurl.com/JMF-June2026 #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

We're looking back today at another well-cited JMF article on an important topic: "Family Socioeconomic Status and Children's Screen Time": tinyurl.com/5b3j873r #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #SESResearch

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JMF in the media: Moneywise referenced JMF research in a piece about considering inheritance in the process of divorce: tinyurl.com/2s4ez87v The JMF article explored disparities in wealth trajectories between divorcees and married people: tinyurl.com/mw5u67ze

Divorce lawyers reveal how to protect an inheritance from your spouse — including one trust strategy most people overlook

If you're worried about losing your inheritance to a potential divorce, there are ways to protect yourself and keep the money safe. But your options vary depending on your location.

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The latest JMF issue features articles on families and socioeconomic contexts: tinyurl.com/JMF-June2026 #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #SESResearch #OpenAccess

Another well-cited JMF article published in the past few years examined digital platform workers' experiences of work–family conflict: tinyurl.com/3uzrz9ch #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #WorkFamilyResearch

NCFR seeks a new editor for Journal of Family Theory & Review, the premier theory journal for the Family Science discipline. Submit applications or nominations by Aug. 1, 2026. www.ncfr.org/jftr-editor

Here's a look at the newest research available from JMF: bit.ly/JMFEarlyView #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

JMF in the media: The Conversation referenced JMF research in a piece about the importance of fatherhood: tinyurl.com/4287f32v The JMF article, from our 2020 Decade in Review issue, examined the recent history of research on kinship: tinyurl.com/43e3dybt

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before

Dads today are spending dramatically more time with their kids than they did a generation ago. But there’s a less encouraging trend tucked into this development.

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More scholarly articles on parenting roles, identities, and experiences are available in the June JMF: tinyurl.com/JMF-June2026 #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #ParentingResearch #OpenAccess

If you're a journal reviewer or interested in becoming a reviewer, JMF's publishing partner, @wiley.com, has a plethora of resources about the peer-review process: authors.wiley.com/Reviewers/jo...

JMF in the media: The Sydney Morning Herald referenced JMF research in a piece about dementia among LGBTQ+ people in Australia: tinyurl.com/587arcys The JMF article examine disparities in loneliness and social relationships by sexual orientation in late adulthood in the U.S.: tinyurl.com/57h2fw42

Dementia is Australia’s leading cause of death. It’s even harder for people like Mithrani

LGBTQ+ people with dementia and their carers can face unique challenges.

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Look back with us today at another well-cited piece of JMF research: "Father Involvement and Socioeconomic Disparities in Child Academic Outcomes": tinyurl.com/4tf8hpfn #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #FatherhoodResearch

Interested in research on families? JMF is always publishing new research — much of it open access! — including several new articles in the past few weeks: bit.ly/JMFEarlyView #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #OpenAccess

Read articles on parenting roles, identities, and experiences in the June JMF: tinyurl.com/JMF-June2026 #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #ParentingResearch #OpenAccess

The Conversation referenced JMF research in a piece about family caregiver policy, particularly for those caring for children & parents: tinyurl.com/zswm5rt9 The JMF article provided a global analysis of nat'l legislation to prevent workplace discrimination against caregivers: tinyurl.com/2m9sxpt6

How Pennsylvania’s new paid leave bill leaves the sandwich generation behind

Pennsylvania’s proposed paid leave may not be enough for sandwich generation caregivers, who are raising children and supporting aging parents.

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NCFR seeks a new editor for Journal of Family Theory & Review, which publishes original contributions in all areas of family theory. The five-year term of the new editor will begin in January 2027. Applications are due Aug. 1, 2026. www.ncfr.org/jftr-editor

The June issue of JMF features articles on different paths to family formation and parenthood: tinyurl.com/JMF-June2026 #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #RelationshipResearch #ParentingResearch #OpenAccess

Looking back today at another highly cited JMF article, which examined whether reserved paternity leave policy could increase fathers' involvement with their children: bit.ly/3RDJ7yE #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialSciences #SocialScienceResearch #FamilyPolicy

JMF in the media: Phys.org referenced JMF research in a piece on fathers pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines: tinyurl.com/rcv9bn4z The JMF article examined associations of parental caregiving and parent–child closeness with future fathering among Filipino men: tinyurl.com/3k2pfx9f

Read the new June issue of JMF, available online now! tinyurl.com/JMF-June2026 Articles on parenthood and family formation, socioeconomic contexts, and much more. Most articles are open access. #FamilyScience #SocialScience #SocialScienceResearch #MarriageResearch #ParentingResearch #OpenAccess