TITLE:
Transition Daze: A Qualitative Analysis of Transition Days in Blended Families
AUTHORS:
Charity Perry-Fraser, Rick Fraser
KEYWORDS:
Qualitative, Stepfamily, Blended Family, Transition, Transition Days
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.7 No.8,
July
15,
2016
ABSTRACT: The
current research enhances the understanding of transition day for researchers
and clinicians who focus on marriage and family issues. A qualitative study
involving 13 members (parents) of various stages of stepfamily development and
demographics, is assessed. Interviews included questions for parents in a
blended family and focused transitional day specific questions. By gaining a
more in-depth understanding of transitional days in stepfamilies, immediate
assistance may be provided to families who encounter difficulties during
various stages of stepfamily/blended family formation. Useful approaches for
current stepfamilies and future stepfamilies are discussed. Lastly, a new term
is coined by the authors: “Transition Daze”.