TITLE:
A Qualitative Analysis of New Norms on Transition Days in Blended Families
AUTHORS:
Charity Perry, Rick Fraser
KEYWORDS:
Stepfamily, Blended Family, Qualitative Research, Transition Day, Transition Daze
JOURNAL NAME:
Sociology Mind,
Vol.10 No.2,
March
26,
2020
ABSTRACT: The
current qualitative research study enhances the understanding of new norms on
transition days for researchers and clinicians who focus on marriage and family
issues among stepfamilies or blended families. Thirteen family members
(biological parents, stepparents) who were in various stages of stepfamily
formation were assessed. The current study explicated a main theme: New Norms.
After further analysis, two subthemes emerged that families must navigate on
transition day: Cohesive New Family and New Children. The researchers also
describe the positives and negatives of new norms. By gaining a more in-depth
understanding of the challenges blended families face during transition days,
immediate assistance may be provided to families. The results of the study are
applicable to any individual, clinician, or researcher who desires a deeper
understanding of stepfamily narratives.