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A peer-reviewed academic journal of the National Council on Family Relations, the Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF) has been the leading journal in the family field for more than 75 years and is one of the most highly cited journals in Family Science.
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JMF research in an Atlantic article about relationship distance between fathers & daughters: tinyurl.com/269wf5ae

JMF article here: tinyurl.com/3xssfx6j

Research from our fellow @ncfr.bsky.social journal @frncfr.bsky.social also referenced: tinyurl.com/npbfekns
The Father-Daughter Divide
Why they crave closeness but struggle to connect
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February 4, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Articles on parenthood, parenting, and coparenting experiences feature prominently in the February issue of JMF: tinyurl.com/JMF-Feb2026

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February 2, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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New work from MiCDA @umisr.bsky.social @um-src.bsky.social affiliate @spattersearch.bsky.social in Journal of Marriage and Family

Life Course Family Dynamics and Transfers From Children to Biological Parents

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January 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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A new call for papers from our fellow @ncfr.bsky.social journal!
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Spread the word about our new call for papers: www.ncfr.org/fr-ukraine Theme: "Ukrainian Forced Migrants’ Transnational Families: New Relationality and Shared Agency"

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January 29, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Open-access articles on partnered relationships are part of our excellent February JMF issue: tinyurl.com/JMF-Feb2026

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January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Another highly cited article in JMF 2-year citations is 2019's "A Matter of Time: Father Involvement and Child Cognitive Outcomes": tinyurl.com/ytnetbrk

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January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Follow JMF wherever you are on social media! Stay up to date with new research and opportunities here on Bluesky and on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jmfpage
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/jmf_ncfr/
January 21, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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The new JMF issue includes open-access articles on families and incarceration: tinyurl.com/JMF-Feb2026

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January 20, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Did you catch the new JMF research published over the holidays? bit.ly/JMFEarlyView

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January 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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A new issue of JMF is out early! tinyurl.com/JMF-Feb2026 The February JMF features articles on families & incarceration, partnered relationship dynamics, parenthood, & more. Most articles are #OpenAccess.

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January 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Before we launch into new journal issues in 2026, let's revisit some of the excellent work scholars published in JMF last year, starting with 2025's February issue: tinyurl.com/59vh7jj6

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January 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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New @jmfncfr.bsky.social paper w/ @arnovanhootegem.bsky.social & @torkildl.bsky.social!

Triangulating adoption- and CoT-designs, we find that parental 💔 has minimal impact on children's partnership formation but increases their risk of partnership dissolution.

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Objective This study investigates the consequences of parental divorce on offspring's likelihood of entering and dissolving marital or cohabiting partnerships, assessing whether intergenerational as...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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JMF in the media: Vogue Germany reports on the effects of parental preference on children: tinyurl.com/ms6ur6f8

The JMF article referenced explores linkages between parents' differential treatment, youth depressive symptoms, and sibling relationships: tinyurl.com/2rtp256a
Lieblingskinder gibt es wirklich – was das mit Kindern ein Leben lang macht
Eine Expertin erklärt, wie elterliche Bevorzugung die mentale Gesundheit von Kindern beeinflusst – und warum nicht nur das Schattenkind leidet.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Another highly cited article from JMF's 2020 Decade in Review: "Pathways to Parenthood in Social and Family Contexts: Decade in Review, 2020": tinyurl.com/2rahers5 by @karenguzzo.bsky.social & @srhayford.bsky.social

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December 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Catch up now on JMF articles published in the past month: bit.ly/JMFEarlyView Many are open access!

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December 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Single Parenthood and the Poverty Debate: How Pathways and Policies Explain Cross-National Differences. Interesting article exploring the relationship between policy, pathways into single parenthood & poverty. Policy matters most!
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Objective This study aims to reveal the heterogeneity of single parents by focusing on the variation in poverty risks across countries and across pathways into single parenthood. It also adjudicates...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Take some time to peruse JMF's final issue of the year: tinyurl.com/JMF-Oct2025 Topics include parental leave, partnered relationships, family factors shaping education, parenting, & more.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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PsyPost highlighted JMF research examining associations between paternal leave & child development in Singapore: tinyurl.com/47r6sn96

The JMF article found that taking at least 2 weeks of paternity leave strengthened father–child closeness & enhanced family dynamics: tinyurl.com/2rtp256a
Two weeks of paternity leave linked to improved child development
New research suggests that fathers taking paternity leave can have a lasting positive influence on their children's academic and behavioral growth. This effect appears to be particularly pronounced wi...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Taking a look back today at another highly cited JMF article from our 2020 Decade in Review issue: "Family Processes and Children's and Adolescents' Well-Being": tinyurl.com/sjczx9c6 by Cheryl Buehler

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December 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Rounding out highlights from the latest JMF issue are brief reports on interparental conflict, caring for parents in China, and more: tinyurl.com/JMF-Oct2025

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December 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Read the published manuscript in the Journal of Marriage and Family:

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<em>Journal of Marriage and Family</em> | NCFR Family Science Journal | Wiley Online Library
Objective This study explores how and why West African and Caribbean heritage mothers in the Netherlands engage in ethnic-racial socialization. Background West African and Caribbean communities ha...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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JMF in the media: The Conversation referenced JMF research in a piece exploring the challenges that immigration may bring to a marriage: tinyurl.com/mpecf7cd

The JMF article addresses how spouses may adapt differently, which can affect the relationship and family well-being: tinyurl.com/53e5z4y9
Marriage is hard, but it’s even harder when you immigrate together
Language barriers, social isolation and parenting challenges while integrating into a new culture often add to the everyday pressures of marriage.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Find articles on family factors shaping education, and more, in the latest issue of JMF:https://tinyurl.com/JMF-Oct2025

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November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Another highly cited JMF article from our 2020 Decade in Review issue: "Gender, Feminist, and Intersectional Perspectives on Families: A Decade in Review": tinyurl.com/3s9aydzb

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November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The Week referenced JMF research re: family estrangement among young adults: tinyurl.com/ypbcf588

The #OpenAccess JMF article looked at US parent–adult child estrangement by gender, race/ethnicity, & sexuality: tinyurl.com/3xssfx6j by @rinreczek.bsky.social, Lawrence Stacey, & Mieke Beth Thomeer
'No contact': Why family estrangement is on the rise for young people
Young adults are quicker to cut off toxic family members to choose peace
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November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM